PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
for Wentworth and Dearne Constituency
Current MP Details
Wentworth and Dearne 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 John Healey (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
74,536
Turnout
41,557 (56%)
Majority
2,165
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
74,890
Turnout
43,947 (59%)
Majority
14,803
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
74,283
Turnout
43,189 (58%)
Majority
13,838
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
72,586
Turnout
42,106 (58%)
Majority
13,920
Constituency Map
Constituency Member History
Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
1 May 1997
to Now
to Now
John Healey
Labour
Current Member
The Rt Hon John Healey is the Labour MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, and has been an MP continually since 1 May 1997.
He currently holds the Government post of Secretary of State for Defence.
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