PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
for Leeds Central Constituency
Current MP Details
Leeds Central is a former constituency. It ceased to exist following the boundary change in 2024. It was located in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The seat was last held by Hilary Benn (Labour) between 6 May 2010 to 30 May 2024.
Constituency Election Results
Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
90,971
Turnout
49,284 (54%)
Majority
19,270
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
89,537
Turnout
47,673 (53%)
Majority
23,698
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
81,799
Turnout
45,048 (55%)
Majority
16,967
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
81,266
Turnout
37,394 (46%)
Majority
10,645
Constituency Map
Constituency Member History
Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
10 Jun 1999
to Now
to Now
Hilary Benn
Labour
Current Member
The Rt Hon Hilary Benn is the Labour MP for Leeds South, and has been an MP continually since 10 June 1999.
He currently holds the Government post of Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
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