Frome and East Somerset (UK Parliament constituency)
Frome and East Somerset is a constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament.[1] It was created in 2024 from the former constituencies of Somerton and Frome and North East Somerset as a result of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies. It will first be contested at the 2024 general election.[2]
Boundaries[edit]
Map of boundaries from 2024
The constituency consists of the following:
- The District of Bath and North East Somerset wards of: Bathavon South; Midsomer Norton North; Midsomer Norton Redfield; Peasedown; Radstock; Westfield.
- The Somerset Council electoral divisions of: Frome East; Frome North; Frome West; Mendip Central and East; Mendip Hills (part); Mendip South (most).[3]
More informally, it covers the town of Frome and surrounding rural areas as well as smaller communities to the South of Bath, including Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Peasedown St John.[3]
Elections[edit]
Elections in the 2020s[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Martin Dimery[5] | ||||
| Independent | Gavin Heathcote[6] | ||||
| Independent | Shaun Hughes | ||||
| Labour | Robin Moss[7] | ||||
| Liberal Democrats | Anna Sabine[8] | ||||
| Reform UK | David Swain[9] | ||||
| Conservative | Lucy Trimnell[10] | ||||
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References[edit]
- ^ Mumby, Daniel (2023-07-02). "Seat boundaries for next general election confirmed". Somerset Live. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume one: Report – South West | Boundary Commission for England". boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ a b "New Seat Details - Frome and East Somerset". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ "Election of Member of Parliament to the Frome and East Somerset Constituency - Notice of Poll and Persons Nominated". Somerset Council. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "Martin Dimery, the Green Party's Candidate for the new Frome and East Somerset constituency". Bath & North East Somerset Greens. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Councillor launches campaign to become MP for new constituency". Bath Echo. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Booth, Martin. "CAMPAIGNING BEGINS ACROSS BRISTOL AREA AS GENERAL ELECTION ANNOUNCED". Bristol 247. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidates". Mark Pack. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Frome and East Somerset Constituency". Reform UK. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Lucy Trimnell to stand in Frome and East Somerset election". Somerset County Gazette. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
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