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Mike Kane MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East Constituency

Wythenshawe and Sale East Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

Wythenshawe and Sale East is a parliamentary constituency located in Greater Manchester, England. The constituency is comprised of several suburban areas south of the city centre of Manchester, including Wythenshawe and part of Sale, representing a blend of residential and commercial districts.

Historical Context

The constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East was created in 1997, formed primarily from parts of the former constituencies of Manchester Wythenshawe and Davyhulme.

Political Representation

Historically, Wythenshawe and Sale East has been a stronghold for the Labour Party, with Paul Goggins serving as the Member of Parliament from its creation in 1997 until his death in 2014. Following a by-election in 2014, Mike Kane, also of the Labour Party, has represented the constituency.

Area and Demographics

The constituency includes the southern Manchester district of Wythenshawe and the town of Sale's eastern part. The area is characterized by a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces and is well-connected by public transport.

Current MP Details

Mike Kane MP photograph
Labour

Mike Kane is the Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, and has been an MP continually since 13 February 2014. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport).

Elected Jul 2024
Elected 1 time

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
020 7219 7524
[email protected]
Constituency
Unit A, Etrop Court
Wythenshawe Town Centre
Manchester
M22 5RG
0161 499 7900
Twitter
https://twitter.com/MikeKaneMP

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
4 Jul 2024
2024 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
77,767
Turnout
39,132 (50%)
Majority
14,610
Details

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
9 Jul 2024 to Now
Government Post
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
4 Jul 2024 to Now
Representative
Wythenshawe and Sale East
8 May 2024 to 15 May 2024
Committee
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill
11 Jan 2023 to 17 Jan 2023
Committee
Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL]
4 Feb 2021 to 9 Feb 2021
Committee
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]
10 Apr 2020 to 30 May 2024
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Transport)
9 Oct 2016 to 10 Apr 2020
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Education) (Schools)
18 Sep 2015 to 27 Jun 2016
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (International Development)
24 Nov 2014 to 30 Mar 2015
Committee
Treasury Committee
18 Mar 2014 to 30 Mar 2015
Committee
Environmental Audit Committee
13 Feb 2014 to Now
House
Commons
13 Feb 2014 to Now
Affiliation
Labour
13 Feb 2014 to 30 May 2024
Representative
Wythenshawe and Sale East
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Debates
447
Early Day Motions
33
Written Questions
413
Votes
1,316
Date
Title
Yes
No
Member
Date
14 Mar 2016
[217] Energy Bill (Lords) Report Stage: New Clause 8
Yes Votes
227
No Votes
272
Member Voted
Details
Yes
Date
14 Mar 2016
[218] Energy Bill (Lord) Report Stage: New Clause 10
Yes Votes
229
No Votes
275
Member Voted
Details
Yes
Date
14 Mar 2016
[219] Tax Credits SI
Yes Votes
272
No Votes
228
Member Voted
Details
No

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
13 Feb 2014
to Now
Mike Kane
Labour
Current Member
Mike Kane is the Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, and has been an MP continually since 13 February 2014. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport).

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