Blyth Valley (UK Parliament constituency)
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County constituency for the House of Commons |
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Boundary of Blyth Valley in Northumberland.
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Location of Northumberland within England.
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| County | Northumberland |
| Population | 82,174 (2011 census) |
| Electorate | 63,173 (December 2010) |
| Major settlements | Blyth, Cramlington, Seaton Delaval |
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| Created | 1950 |
| Member of parliament | Ronnie Campbell (Labour) |
| Number of members | One |
| Created from | Morpeth |
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| European Parliament constituency | North East England |
Blyth Valley (formerly known as Blyth) is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 1987 by Ronnie Campbell of the Labour Party.
The constituency was established in 1950 as "Blyth", and renamed in 1983.
The constituency is based around the former borough of Blyth Valley, with Blyth as its main town.
1950-1983: The Municipal Borough of Blyth; and the Urban Districts of Bedlingtonshire, and Seaton Valley.
Following their review of parliamentary representation in Northumberland, the Boundary Commission for England has made only minor changes to the existing constituencies in the region. Blyth Valley remains co-terminous with the boundaries of the former borough of the same name.
Note: UKIP were due to field Barry William Elliot as a candidate, but the nomination was withdrawn.
Coordinates: 55°07′37″N 1°31′23″W / 55.127°N 1.523°W
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