PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
for Reading West Constituency
Current MP Details
Reading West is a former constituency. It ceased to exist following the boundary change in 2024. It was located in the South East region of England. The seat was last held by Lord Sharma (Conservative) 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
Con Hold
Electorate
74,137
Turnout
50,392 (68%)
Majority
4,117
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
74,523
Turnout
51,766 (69%)
Majority
2,876
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
72,567
Turnout
48,404 (67%)
Majority
6,650
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Con Gain
Electorate
72,120
Turnout
47,530 (66%)
Majority
6,004
Constituency Map
Constituency Member History
Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
6 May 2010
to Now
to Now
Lord Sharma
Conservative
Current Member
Lord Sharma's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Sharma KCMG. His name is Alok Sharma, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
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