Blyth and Ashington (UK Parliament constituency)

Blyth and Ashington
County constituency
for the House of Commons
Map
Boundaries since 2024
Map of constituency
Boundary of Blyth and Ashington in the North East England
CountyNorthumberland
Electorate75,452 (2023)[1]
Major settlementsBlyth, Ashington, Bedlington
Current constituency
Created2024
Member of ParliamentIan Lavery (Labour)
SeatsOne
Created from

Blyth and Ashington is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2024 by Ian Lavery of the Labour Party.[2] Created as a result of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, it was first contested at the 2024 general election and is currently held by Ian Lavery of the Labour Party, who previously held the abolished constituency of Wansbeck from 2010 to 2024.[3]

  1. ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume two: Constituency names, designations and composition – North East". Boundary Commission for England. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  2. ^ Holland, Daniel (2023-06-28). "'Gutted' North East MPs set to lose seats hit out at 'ruthless' plans". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  3. ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume one: Report – North East | Boundary Commission for England". boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-28.