Folkestone and Hythe (UK Parliament constituency)

Folkestone and Hythe is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.

Boundaries

It consists of the towns of Folkestone and Hythe, in Kent in the south east of England. Its boundaries are the same as that of Shepway District. As well as the urban area around Folkestone and Hythe, it also contains the more rural communities of New Romney, Lydd, Dymchurch, Lyminge and Elham.

Boundary review

Following their review of parliamentary representation in Kent, the Boundary Commission for England has made major changes to the constituency boundaries in the county as a consequence of population changes.

The entire district of Shepway and the Ashford electoral ward of Saxon Shore are brought together to form this modified constituency.

Members of Parliament

Currently the Member of Parliament for this seat is Michael Howard of the Conservative Party, who has held this seat since the general election of 1983.

Michael Howard has announced his intention to retire from Parliament at the next general election. Damian Collins has been selected as the new Conservative Party candidate. Former Hythe Mayor Neil Matthews has been confirmed as the Liberal Democrat Candidate.

• Constituency created (1950)

Elections

References

See also

• List of Parliamentary constituencies in Kent

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