PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
for Penrith and The Border Constituency
Current MP Details
Penrith and The Border is a former constituency. It ceased to exist following the boundary change in 2024. It was located in the North West region of England. The seat was last held by Dr Neil Hudson (Conservative) between 12 December 2019 to 30 May 2024.
Constituency Election Results
Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
67,555
Turnout
47,824 (71%)
Majority
18,519
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
65,139
Turnout
46,470 (71%)
Majority
15,910
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
65,209
Turnout
43,921 (67%)
Majority
19,894
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
64,484
Turnout
45,087 (70%)
Majority
11,241
Constituency Map
Constituency Member History
Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
12 Dec 2019
to Now
to Now
Dr Neil Hudson
Conservative
Current Member
Dr Neil Hudson is the Conservative MP for Epping Forest, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019.
He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).
6 May 2010
to 6 Nov 2019
to 6 Nov 2019
Rory Stewart
Independent
Dissolution
The Rt Hon Rory Stewart is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Independent MP for Penrith and The Border, and left the Commons on 6 November 2019.
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