PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
Adam Dance MP for Yeovil Constituency

Yeovil Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

Yeovil is a parliamentary constituency located in the southern part of Somerset, England. It is named after the town of Yeovil, which is the principal settlement in the constituency, and it plays a crucial role in representing the interests and concerns of this part of Somerset in the Parliament.

Historical Context

The constituency of Yeovil has been in existence since 1918. It has been a notable center for the aerospace industry and is known for its rich agricultural history, both of which have had a significant impact on the local economy and culture.

Political Representation

Over the years, Yeovil has witnessed shifts in political representation. Initially, it was a Liberal stronghold, and later it became associated with the Liberal Democrats, with Paddy Ashdown serving as its MP for a significant period from 1983 to 2001. However, since 2015, Marcus Fysh of the Conservative Party has represented Yeovil.

Area and Demographics

Yeovil constituency covers the town of Yeovil and its surrounding areas. The constituency is largely urban and suburban in the town areas, with some surrounding rural areas. Yeovil town is known for its history in aircraft and defence industries. Yeovil has a predominantly white British population with a range of ages and socio-economic statuses. It has a mix of working professionals, retirees, and other residents, including those working in manufacturing, services, and retail sectors.

Current MP Details

Adam Dance MP photograph
Liberal Democrat

Adam Dance is the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

Elected Jul 2024
Elected 1 time

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary office
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
4 Jul 2024
2024 General Election
LD Gain
Electorate
79,918
Turnout
48,952 (61%)
Majority
12,268

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
4 Jul 2024 to Now
House
Commons
4 Jul 2024 to Now
Affiliation
Liberal Democrat
4 Jul 2024 to Now
Representative
Yeovil
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Date
Motion
Sponsors
21 Oct 2024
Rural Crime Action Week 2024
1
9 Oct 2024
World Homelessness Day 2024
35
9 Oct 2024
World Mental Health Day and rural communities
35
8 Oct 2024
Value of grasslands
1
7 Oct 2024
20th anniversary of Parkrun
1
4 Oct 2024
Preservation of Harland & Wolff
0
4 Oct 2024
Rural haemodialysis treatment
0
11 Sep 2024
Saudi Arabia’s bid to join the UN Human Rights Council
1
2 Sep 2024
Withdrawal of the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024
71
2 Sep 2024
Ban trophy hunting imports
2
Notes

Motions highlighted in bold were sponsored by this Member of Parliament.

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
4 Jul 2024
to Now
Adam Dance
Liberal Democrat
Current Member
Adam Dance is the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

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