Willesden West (UK Parliament constituency)
Willesden West was a parliamentary constituency in the Municipal Borough of Willesden in Middlesex, England. It returned one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Creation and Abolition:
The constituency was created for the 1918 general election, primarily from the former constituency of Harrow. It was abolished for the 1950 general election when the area was divided between the new constituencies of Willesden East and Willesden North.
Boundaries:
The constituency comprised the western portion of the Municipal Borough of Willesden. Boundary details varied slightly over time, but generally encompassed areas such as Stonebridge, Harlesden, and parts of Neasden. Official boundary descriptions can be found in the relevant Representation of the People Acts and Orders.
Members of Parliament:
Election | Member of Parliament | Party |
---|---|---|
1918 | Sir Walter Peacock | Coalition Unionist |
1922 | Philip Guedalla | Liberal |
1923 | Vivian Phillipps | Liberal |
1924 | Sir Samuel Suenson-Taylor | Conservative |
1929 | Somerville Hastings | Labour |
1931 | Sir Samuel Suenson-Taylor | Conservative |
1935 | Somerville Hastings | Labour |
1945 | Somerville Hastings | Labour |
Election Results:
Detailed election results for each general election within the constituency's lifespan can be found in historical election records and parliamentary archives. The results reflect the political landscape of the inter-war and post-World War II periods, showcasing shifts in support for the Conservative, Labour, and Liberal parties.
Successor Constituencies:
Following its abolition, the area previously covered by Willesden West was largely split between Willesden East and Willesden North. These successor constituencies continued to represent the area in Parliament until further boundary revisions in later years.