Derbyshire Dales (UK Parliament constituency)


Derbyshire Dales is a constituency that has been represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2019 by Sarah Dines of the Conservative Party. The constituency was created for the 2010 general election.

History

Following their review of parliamentary representation in Derbyshire, the Boundary Commission for England created a new constituency of Derbyshire Dales which is almost coterminous with the previous seat of West Derbyshire.

Constituency profile

The constituency is geographically large. Most of its area is in the Peak District National Park. Its main settlements are Ashbourne, Bakewell and Matlock. It was fought for the first time at the 2010 general election and was recently represented by the Conservative Patrick McLoughlin. This constituency and its predecessor West Derbyshire have been represented by Conservative MPs since 1950.

Boundaries

The District of Derbyshire Dales, and the Borough of Amber Valley wards of Alport, Crich, and South West Parishes.

Members of Parliament

Elections

Elections in the 2010s