Wallasey (UK Parliament constituency)

Wallasey is a parliamentary constituency in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the UK Parliament.

Boundaries:

The constituency covers the northern part of the Wirral Peninsula, including the towns of Wallasey, New Brighton, Liscard, and parts of Birkenhead. Its boundaries have been subject to periodic review by the Boundary Commission for England to ensure electoral equality.

History:

The Wallasey constituency was created in 1918. Its political history has seen periods of Conservative and Labour representation. It has generally been considered a marginal seat, although in recent years it has become more consistently Labour-held.

Political Representation:

The current MP for Wallasey is Dame Angela Eagle of the Labour Party. She was first elected in 1992 and has served continuously since then. Previous MPs have included figures from both the Conservative and Labour parties.

Elections:

General elections are held every five years, or sooner in the event of a snap election. The results of past elections in Wallasey can be found through official sources such as the House of Commons Library and the Electoral Commission. Key issues in past election campaigns have included local economic development, transport, and environmental concerns.

Demographics:

The constituency's demographics are diverse, reflecting the mix of urban and suburban areas within its boundaries.