PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
Mike Kane MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East Constituency

Wythenshawe and Sale East Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

Wythenshawe and Sale East is a parliamentary constituency located in Greater Manchester, England. The constituency is comprised of several suburban areas south of the city centre of Manchester, including Wythenshawe and part of Sale, representing a blend of residential and commercial districts.

Historical Context

The constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East was created in 1997, formed primarily from parts of the former constituencies of Manchester Wythenshawe and Davyhulme.

Political Representation

Historically, Wythenshawe and Sale East has been a stronghold for the Labour Party, with Paul Goggins serving as the Member of Parliament from its creation in 1997 until his death in 2014. Following a by-election in 2014, Mike Kane, also of the Labour Party, has represented the constituency.

Area and Demographics

The constituency includes the southern Manchester district of Wythenshawe and the town of Sale's eastern part. The area is characterized by a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces and is well-connected by public transport.

Current MP Details

Mike Kane MP photograph
Labour

Mike Kane is the Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, and has been an MP continually since 13 February 2014. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister (Transport).

Elected Feb 2014
Elected 4 times

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
020 7219 7524
[email protected]
Constituency
Unit A, Etrop Court
Wythenshawe Town Centre
Manchester
M22 5RG
0161 499 7900

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
76,313
Turnout
44,759 (59%)
Majority
10,396
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
76,361
Turnout
45,846 (60%)
Majority
14,944
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
75,994
Turnout
43,263 (57%)
Majority
10,569
Election Date
13 Feb 2014
By-election
Lab Hold
Electorate
85,058
Turnout
23,865 (28%)
Majority
8,960
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
79,923
Turnout
40,751 (51%)
Majority
7,575

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
11 Jan 2023 to 17 Jan 2023
Committee
Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL]
4 Feb 2021 to 9 Feb 2021
Committee
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]
10 Apr 2020 to Now
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Transport)
9 Oct 2016 to 10 Apr 2020
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Education) (Schools)
18 Sep 2015 to 27 Jun 2016
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (International Development)
24 Nov 2014 to 30 Mar 2015
Committee
Treasury Committee
18 Mar 2014 to 30 Mar 2015
Committee
Environmental Audit Committee
13 Feb 2014 to Now
House
Commons
13 Feb 2014 to Now
Affiliation
Labour
13 Feb 2014 to Now
Representative
Wythenshawe and Sale East
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Date
Debate
Contributions
21 Mar 2024
Topical Questions
1
23 Feb 2024
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill
2
23 Jan 2024
Tributes to Sir Tony Lloyd
1
18 Jan 2024
High Speed 2 Compensation
5
9 Jan 2024
Topical Questions
2
18 Dec 2023
Infected Blood Inquiry: Government Response
1
14 Dec 2023
UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Ferry Services
1
13 Dec 2023
Engagements
2
6 Dec 2023
UK-Rwanda Partnership
1
23 Nov 2023
Topical Questions
1

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
13 Feb 2014
to Now
Mike Kane
Labour
Current Member
Mike Kane is the Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, and has been an MP continually since 13 February 2014. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister (Transport).
1 May 1997
to 7 Jan 2014
Paul Goggins
Labour
Death
The Rt Hon Paul Goggins died in service 7th January 2014, as the Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East.

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