PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
Mr Luke Charters MP for York Outer Constituency

York Outer Parliamentary Constituency: An Overview

York Outer is a parliamentary constituency situated in the city of York, in North Yorkshire, England. It encircles the York Central constituency and includes suburban and rural areas around the historic city.

Historical Context

York Outer was created relatively recently, in 2010, following recommendations from the Boundary Commission for England to split the existing City of York constituency into two: York Outer and York Central. The creation aimed to accommodate growing populations and ensure fair representation.

Political Representation

Since its inception in 2010, York Outer has predominantly been represented by Julian Sturdy, a member of the Conservative Party.

Area and Demographics

The constituency of York Outer has a diverse population, typically consisting of a mix of working professionals, students, and retirees. The demographic profile is predominantly white, with a mix of socio-economic backgrounds, including middle-class families, working-class individuals, and professionals associated with the service and education sectors.

Current MP Details

Mr Luke Charters MP photograph
Labour

Mr Luke Charters is the Labour MP for York Outer, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

Elected Jul 2024
Elected 1 time

MP Contact Details

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
4 Jul 2024
2024 General Election
Lab Gain
Electorate
76,228
Turnout
51,106 (67%)
Majority
9,391

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
28 Oct 2024 to Now
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
4 Jul 2024 to Now
House
Commons
4 Jul 2024 to Now
Affiliation
Labour
4 Jul 2024 to Now
Representative
York Outer
8 Jun 2017
Election Contested
York Outer
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
4 Jul 2024
to Now
Mr Luke Charters
Labour
Current Member
Mr Luke Charters is the Labour MP for York Outer, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

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