Folkestone and Hythe (UK Parliament constituency)
Folkestone and Hythe is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2010 by Damian Collins, a Conservative.
Since its creation in 1950, Folkestone and Hythe has elected a Conservative MP at every general election, and is therefore regarded as a Conservative safe seat.Constituency profile
Folkestone and Hythe consists of a hilly swathe of East Kent including the coastal towns of Folkestone and Hythe, in the south east of England. An urban area exists in and small suburban area around Folkestone and Hythe. The rural communities of New Romney, Lydd, Dymchurch, Lyminge and Elham contain significant farming communities, commuters to towns and business parks, including a small percentage to London and a large retired population.Boundaries
1950–1983: The Municipal Boroughs of Folkestone, Hythe, Lydd, and New Romney, and the Rural Districts of Elham and Romney Marsh.
1983–2010: The District of Shepway.
2010–present: The District of Shepway, and the Borough of Ashford ward of Saxon Shore.Members of Parliament
The current Member of Parliament is Damian Collins of the Conservative Party who was elected at the 2010 general election. Collins' predecessor for the seat was Michael Howard. Howard held a number of political posts during his career in Parliament, most prominently as Home Secretary from 1993-1997 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2003-2005.Elections
Since the 2010 election there have been opinion polls conducted within the constituency, ahead of the next election.Elections in the 1980s
Elections in the 1970s
Elections in the 1960s
Elections in the 1950s
