PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
Sarah Atherton MP for Wrexham Constituency

Wrexham Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

Wrexham is a parliamentary constituency in the heart of North Wales. It includes the town of Wrexham and its surrounding areas, which feature a balance of urban development, residential communities, and countryside.

Historical Context

Wrexham has been a recognized parliamentary constituency since the late 17th century, having a long and impactful history in Welsh and UK politics. Over the years, it has undergone changes and adjustments to its boundaries to adapt to the shifting landscapes and population distributions.

Political Representation

Historically, Wrexham has seen fluctuating political affiliations, with both Labour and Conservative representatives. Sarah Atherton, a member of the Conservative Party, serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wrexham

Area and Demographics

Wrexham is in the largest town in the north of Wales and serves as an administrative, commercial, retail, and educational hub for the region. The area typically has a mix of Welsh and English speakers, with many residents identifying as Welsh. The majority of the population is of a working age, and employment sectors are varied, including public administration, education, health, manufacturing, and retail services.

Current MP Details

Sarah Atherton MP photograph
Conservative

Sarah Atherton is the Conservative MP for Wrexham, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019.

Elected Dec 2019
Elected 1 time

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
0207 219 4885
[email protected]

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Con Gain
Electorate
49,737
Turnout
33,532 (67%)
Majority
2,131
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
49,881
Turnout
35,092 (70%)
Majority
1,832
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
50,992
Turnout
32,719 (64%)
Majority
1,831
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
50,872
Turnout
32,976 (65%)
Majority
3,658

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
7 Feb 2024 to Now
Committee
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill
11 Dec 2023 to Now
Committee
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
8 Mar 2023 to 15 Mar 2023
Committee
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill
8 Nov 2022 to Now
Committee
Defence Committee
20 Sep 2022 to 27 Oct 2022
Government Post
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
15 Jun 2022 to 11 Oct 2022
Committee
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
9 Feb 2022 to 10 Feb 2022
Committee
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]
18 Jan 2022 to Now
Committee
Welsh Grand Committee
5 Mar 2020 to Now
Committee
Defence Sub-Committee
2 Mar 2020 to 25 Oct 2022
Committee
Defence Committee
12 Dec 2019 to Now
House
Commons
12 Dec 2019 to Now
Affiliation
Conservative
12 Dec 2019 to Now
Representative
Wrexham
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Date
Debate
Contributions
25 Apr 2024
Female Veterans
2
25 Apr 2024
Topical Questions
2
25 Apr 2024
Business of the House
1
20 Mar 2024
Engagements
1
13 Mar 2024
Healthcare
1
26 Feb 2024
Topical Questions
1
21 Feb 2024
Rural Connectivity
2
21 Feb 2024
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill
1
19 Feb 2024
Topical Questions
1
19 Feb 2024
Armed Forces Recruitment
2

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
12 Dec 2019
to Now
Sarah Atherton
Conservative
Current Member
Sarah Atherton is the Conservative MP for Wrexham, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019.
7 Jun 2001
to 6 Nov 2019
Ian C. Lucas
Labour
Standing Down
Ian C. Lucas is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Labour MP for Wrexham, and left the Commons on 6 November 2019.

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