PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
for South Thanet Constituency
Current MP Details
South Thanet 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 Mackinlay of Richborough (Conservative) between 7 May 2015 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
73,223
Turnout
48,257 (66%)
Majority
10,587
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
72,334
Turnout
49,753 (69%)
Majority
6,387
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
70,970
Turnout
49,401 (70%)
Majority
2,812
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
70,045
Turnout
45,933 (66%)
Majority
7,617
Constituency Map
Constituency Member History
Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
7 May 2015
to Now
to Now
Lord Mackinlay of Richborough
Conservative
Current Member
Lord Mackinlay of Richborough's full title is The Lord Mackinlay of Richborough JP. His name is Craig Mackinlay, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
6 May 2010
to 30 Mar 2015
to 30 Mar 2015
Laura Sandys
Conservative
Dissolution
Laura Sandys is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Conservative MP for South Thanet, and left the Commons on 30 March 2015.
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