Herne Bay and Sandwich is a proposed constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament.[1] Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, it will first be contested at the next general election.
The constituency name comes from the towns of Herne Bay and Sandwich in Kent.[2]
Contents
The constituency will comprise the following areas of Kent:[3]
- The majority of the North Thanet constituency
- Sandwich from South Thanet
- Sturry from Canterbury
Constituency profile
Electoral Calculus characterises the proposed seat as "Strong Right", with right-wing economic and social views, high home ownership levels and strong support for Brexit.[4]
References
- ↑ "South East | Boundary Commission for England". Boundary Commission for England. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "Two new polling districts and a new constituency name for the area". www.dover.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ↑ "New Seat Details - Herne Bay and Sandwich". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ↑ Electoral Calculus https://www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/fcgi-bin/calcwork23.py?seat=Herne+Bay+and+Sandwich
See also
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