| Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|
| County constituency for the House of Commons | |
 Interactive map of boundaries from 2024 | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:South_East_England_-_Folkestone_and_Hythe_constituency.svg) Boundary of Folkestone and Hythe in South East England | |
| County | Kent |
| Electorate | 70,023 (2023)[1] |
| Major settlements | |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1950 |
| Member of Parliament | Tony Vaughan (Labour) |
| Seats | One |
| Created from | |
Folkestone and Hythe (/ˈfoʊkstən ... ˈhaɪð/) is a constituency[n 1] in Kent represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2024 by Tony Vaughan, a Labour MP.[n 2]
Until 2024, Folkestone and Hythe had elected a Conservative MP at every general election since its creation 1950, as had the earlier Hythe constituency since the late 19th century; it was therefore regarded as a Conservative safe seat. However, in 2024 it was won for the first time by the Labour Party.
- ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume two: Constituency names, designations and composition – South East". Boundary Commission for England. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
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