Louth and Horncastle (UK Parliament constituency)

Louth and Horncastle is a constituency in Lincolnshire, England, which has been represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2015 by Victoria Atkins of the Conservative Party.

Boundaries:

The constituency covers a large, rural area in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. It includes the towns of Louth and Horncastle, as well as numerous villages and agricultural land. The boundaries have seen minor adjustments over time to reflect population changes. Specifically, before 2010, the constituency was named Louth and Mablethorpe. The re-alignment saw Mablethorpe and surrounding villages moved to the Gainsborough constituency.

History:

The Louth and Horncastle constituency was created in 1997, replacing the former East Lindsey constituency. Historically, the area has tended to favour Conservative candidates.

Members of Parliament:

• 1997-2015: Sir Peter Tapsell (Conservative)
• 2015-Present: Victoria Atkins (Conservative)

Election Results:

The constituency has consistently returned Conservative MPs with comfortable majorities since its creation. Detailed election results, including vote share for each party, are available from official sources such as the House of Commons Library and the Electoral Commission.

Demographics:

The constituency has a predominantly rural population with a higher-than-average proportion of older residents. The economy is largely based on agriculture, tourism, and small businesses.