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Leo Docherty MP for Aldershot Constituency

Aldershot Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

The Aldershot parliamentary constituency is situated in Hampshire, England, and primarily encompasses the town of Aldershot and surrounding areas.

Historical Context

Aldershot was created as a parliamentary seat in 1918.

Political Representation

Since its creation, the seat has only ever returned a Conservative Party member to Parliament.

Area and Demographics

Aldershot is widely recognized as the "Home of the British Army," with a significant military presence and history. This presence means that Aldershot has a higher proportion of residents associated with the armed forces when compared to other areas.

Current MP Details

Leo Docherty MP photograph
Conservative

Leo Docherty is the Conservative MP for Aldershot, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces).

Elected Jun 2017
Elected 2 times

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
0207 219 1833
[email protected]
Parliamentary office
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
Constituency
6 Union Street
Aldershot
GU11 1EG
01252 377567
Constituency office
6 Union Street
Aldershot
GU11 1EG
01252 377567
[email protected]
Website
https://www.leodocherty.org.uk/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/LeoDochertyUK
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pg/LeoDocherty4Aldershot/

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
72,617
Turnout
47,932 (66%)
Majority
16,698
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
76,205
Turnout
48,950 (64%)
Majority
11,473
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
72,430
Turnout
46,191 (64%)
Majority
14,901
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
71,465
Turnout
45,384 (64%)
Majority
5,586
Details

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
26 Mar 2024 to Now
Government Post
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces)
29 Feb 2024 to Now
Committee
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill
27 Oct 2022 to 26 Mar 2024
Government Post
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
7 Sep 2022 to 27 Oct 2022
Government Post
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
21 Apr 2021 to 7 Sep 2022
Government Post
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (jointly with the Ministry of Defence)
25 Feb 2021 to 14 Apr 2021
Committee
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
22 Feb 2021 to 22 Feb 2021
Committee
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
29 Jul 2019 to 21 Apr 2021
Government Post
Assistant Whip
10 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Committees on Arms Export Controls
12 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Defence Sub-Committee
11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Defence Committee
8 Jun 2017 to Now
House
Commons
8 Jun 2017 to Now
Affiliation
Conservative
8 Jun 2017 to Now
Representative
Aldershot
7 May 2015
Election Contested
Caerphilly
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Debates
243
Early Day Motions
0
Written Questions
38
Votes
1,260
Date
Debate
Contributions
19 Mar 2024
Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian Refugees
4
Details
12 Mar 2024
Topical Questions
2
Details
12 Mar 2024
Ukraine
4
Details
12 Mar 2024
Vladimir Kara-Murza
3
Details
12 Mar 2024
Turkey: Surgical Procedures
2
Details
6 Mar 2024
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill
5
Details
19 Feb 2024
Death of Alexei Navalny
26
Details
8 Feb 2024
Gaza: Humanitarian Aid and Children
5
Details
7 Feb 2024
Kurdistan Region of Iraq
1
Details
6 Feb 2024
Freedom of Religion and Belief in Nigeria
6
Details

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
8 Jun 2017
to Now
Leo Docherty
Conservative
Current Member
Leo Docherty is the Conservative MP for Aldershot, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces).
1 May 1997
to 3 May 2017
Sir Gerald Howarth
Conservative
General Election
Sir Gerald Howarth is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Conservative MP for Aldershot, and left the Commons on 3 May 2017.

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