Luton West (UK Parliament constituency)

Luton West is a former United Kingdom Parliamentary constituency. It was created in 1974 parts of the abolished Luton constituency and parts of South Bedfordshire. It was abolished in 1983 when it was largely absorbed into the new constituency of Luton North.

Luton West
Former Borough constituency
for the House of Commons
Outline map
Boundary of Luton West in Bedfordshire, boundaries 1974-83
CountyBedfordshire
Major settlementsLuton
1974 (1974)–1983
SeatsOne
Created fromLuton and South Bedfordshire
Replaced byLuton North and Luton South

Boundaries

The County Borough of Luton wards of Dallow, Icknield, Leagrave, Lewsey, Limbury, and Sundon Park.[1]

Formed for the February 1974 general election primarily from the Leagrave and Limbury wards of the County Borough, previously part of South Bedfordshire.  Remaining wards were previously part of the abolished constituency of Luton.

Abolished for the 1983 general election when it was largely absorbed into the new constituency of North Luton, with the exception of southernmost-parts, including Dallow ward, which were included in Luton South.

Members of Parliament
ElectionMemberParty
Feb 1974 Brian SedgemoreLabour
1979 John CarlisleConservative
1983 Constituency abolished

Elections
General election February 1974: Luton West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Brian Sedgemore 20,083 42.0
Conservative Robert Atkins 15,041 31.47
Liberal M Dolling 12,669 26.51
Majority 5,042 10.55
Turnout 47,793 82.83
Labour win (new seat)
General election October 1974: Luton West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Brian Sedgemore 20,402 46.74 Increase 4.72
Conservative Robert Atkins 13,963 31.99 Increase 0.52
Liberal M Dolling 9,289 21.28 Decrease 5.23
Majority 6,439 14.75
Turnout 43,654 74.91
Labour hold Swing Increase 2.1
General election 1979: Luton West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative John Carlisle 21,230 44.09 Increase 12.10
Labour Brian Sedgemore 20,984 43.58 Decrease 3.16
Liberal M Dolling 5,233 10.87 Decrease 10.41
National Front D How 701 1.46 New
Majority 246 0.51 N/A
Turnout 48,148 78.69
Conservative gain from Labour Swing Increase 7.63

See also

References
  1. "The Parliamentary Constituencies (England) Order 1970". www.legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
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