The Hartlepools (UK Parliament constituency)
| The Hartlepools | |
|---|---|
| Former Borough constituency for the House of Commons |
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| County | County Durham |
| 1868–February 1974 | |
| Number of members | One |
| Replaced by | Hartlepool |
| Created from | County Durham |
The Hartlepools /ˈhɑːrtˌlᵻpᵿl/ was a borough constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. The constituency became Hartlepool in 1974. The seat's name reflected the representation of both 'old' Hartlepool and West Hartlepool).
The Hartlepools was enfranchised as a borough constituency by the Reform Act 1867, being given one MP. It had previously been part of a two-MP electoral division in County Durham.
Since the Second World War, Hartlepool has been a Labour constituency, though it has attracted surprises at times. It was held by the Conservatives between 1959–1964.
The constituency became Hartlepool in 1974.
General Election 1914/15:
Another General Election was required to take place before the end of 1915. The political parties had been making preparations for an election to take place and by the July 1914, the following candidates had been selected;
General Election 1939/40
Another General Election was required to take place before the end of 1940. The political parties had been making preparations for an election to take place and by the Autumn of 1939, the following candidates had been selected;
Coordinates: 54°39′N 1°16′W / 54.650°N 1.267°W
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