Ossett and Denby Dale 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.[2]
Boundaries edit
Map of boundaries from 2024
The constituency will be composed of the following (as they existed on 1 December 2020):
- The Borough of Kirklees wards of: Denby Dale; Kirkburton (polling districts KB01, KB02, KB03A, KB03B, KB05, KB06, KB08 and KB09).
- The City of Wakefield wards of: Horbury and South Ossett; Ossett; Wakefield Rural; Wakefield South.[3]
It will cover the following areas:[4]
In the City of Wakefield:
- Ossett, Horbury and rural areas to the south (Wakefield Rural ward) from Wakefield (to be abolished with remaining parts included in Wakefield and Rothwell)
- Sandal Magna and adjacent suburban areas to the south east of the city (Wakefield South ward) from Hemsworth (to be abolished and largely replaced by Normanton and Hemsworth)
In the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees
- Denby Dale, Kirkburton and surrounding rural villages from Dewsbury (to be abolished and largely replaced by Dewsbury and Batley)
Elections edit
Elections in the 2020s edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Jade Botterill[5] | ||||
| Green | Neil Doig[6] | ||||
| Conservative | Mark Eastwood[7] | ||||
| Reform UK | Sandra Senior[8] | ||||
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References edit
- ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume one: Report – Yorkshire and the Humber | Boundary Commission for England". boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ "Boundary Changes". Mark Eastwood. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ "The Parliamentary Constituencies Order 2023". Schedule 1 Part 9 Yorkshire and the Humber region.
- ^ "New Seat Details - Ossett and Denby Dale". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ "Ossett and Denby Dale: Labour Party selects Jade Botterill to fight for new seat at next general election". Wakefield Express. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Ossett and Denby Dale: Neil Doig". Wakefield Green Party. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Ossett and Denby Dale". Mark Eastwood. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Ossett and Denby Dale Constituency". Reform UK. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
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