Stoke-upon-Trent (UK Parliament constituency)
Stoke-upon-Trent is a constituency in the United Kingdom represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. It is located in the city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England.
The constituency has been in continuous existence since 1950, formed from parts of the former Hanley and Stoke constituencies. Historically, it has been a Labour-held seat for the majority of its existence.
The boundaries of the constituency have been periodically reviewed and revised by the Boundary Commission for England to ensure electoral equality. Significant boundary changes were last implemented for the 2010 general election. These changes affected the constituent electoral wards included in the constituency.
The current Member of Parliament (MP) for Stoke-upon-Trent is [Insert Current MP's Name Here] of the [Insert Current MP's Political Party Here], elected in [Insert Year of Election Here]. Prior to the current MP, the seat was held by [Insert Previous MP's Name Here] of the [Insert Previous MP's Political Party Here].
The constituency encompasses a mixture of urban and suburban areas within Stoke-on-Trent. Key issues for the constituency often include employment, particularly related to the area's traditional industries such as ceramics, and also housing, education, and healthcare.