Sheffield Hallam County constituency
Sheffield Hallam shown within South Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire shown within England
Created:	1885
MP:	Nick Clegg
Party:	Liberal Democrat
Type:	House of Commons
County:	South Yorkshire
EP constituency:	Yorkshire and the Humber

Sheffield Hallam is a Parliamentary constituency covering the south west portion of the City of Sheffield, England. In the United Kingdom (UK, each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one or more members to a parliament or assembly Divisions and environs South Yorkshire is divided into four local government districts they are the City of Sheffield, the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Year 1885 ( MDCCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. Nicholas William Peter Clegg (born 7 January 1967 known as Nick Clegg, is This is a list of political parties in the United Kingdom. Brief history and overview Prior to the mid-19th century Politics in the United Kingdom The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the In the United Kingdom (UK, each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one or more members to a parliament or assembly The House of Commons' is the Lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords The ceremonial counties are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government as the Counties for the purposes of the Lieutenancies Divisions and environs South Yorkshire is divided into four local government districts they are the City of Sheffield, the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster The European Parliament ( Europarl or EP) is the only directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union (EU Yorkshire and the Humber is a Constituency of the European Parliament. The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories In the United Kingdom (UK, each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one or more members to a parliament or assembly Sheffield ( is a city and Metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland It is represented in the House of Commons by Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats since December 2007, who won the seat for the first time at the 2005 general election. The House of Commons' is the Lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords Nicholas William Peter Clegg (born 7 January 1967 known as Nick Clegg, is The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Results Overview For events leading up to the date of the election see article Pre-election day events of the United Kingdom general It is the only seat in South Yorkshire not held by Labour and is the wealthiest UK constituency outside of the south-east. Divisions and environs South Yorkshire is divided into four local government districts they are the City of Sheffield, the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the

Boundaries

Hallam constituency extends from Stannington in the north to Dore in the south and includes small parts of the city centre in the east. Stannington Ward &mdashwhich includes the districts of Loxley, Stannington, and Worrall, and also the small villages of Dungworth Dore ( is a village in South Yorkshire, England. The village lies on a hill above the River Sheaf, and until 1934 was part of Derbyshire It includes the wards of Broomhill, Crookes, Dore and Totley, Ecclesall, and Fulwood. Broomhill ward &mdashwhich includes the districts of Broomhill, Crookesmoor, Endcliffe, and Tapton &mdashis one of the 28 electoral Crookes ward &mdashwhich includes the districts of Crookes, Steelbank, Crosspool, and Sandygate &mdashis one of the 28 electoral wards Dore and Totley ward &mdashwhich includes the districts of Bradway, Dore, Totley, and Whirlow &mdashis one of the 28 electoral wards Ecclesall Ward &mdashwhich includes the districts of Bents Green, Ecclesall, Greystones, Millhouses, and Ringinglow &mdashis Fulwood ward &mdashwhich includes the districts of Fulwood, Lodge Moor, and Ranmoor &mdashis one of the 28 electoral wards in City

The large majority of Hallam is rural, spreading in the west in to the Peak District National park. The Peak District is an upland area in central and northern England, lying mainly in northern Derbyshire, but also covering parts of Cheshire, Greater A national park is a reserve of land usually declared and owned by a national Government, protected from most Human development and pollution It also contains some of the least deprived wards in the country, has low unemployment and a high rate of owner ocupancy. The University of Sheffield and two campuses of Sheffield Hallam University are within the constituency, which has a large student population. The University of Sheffield is a research University, located in Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. A campus is traditionally the land on which a College or University and related institutional buildings are situated Sheffield Hallam University ( SHU) is a Higher Education institution based in the South Yorkshire city of Sheffield, England

Hallam borders onto the constituencies of High Peak, North East Derbyshire, Sheffield Central, Sheffield Heeley and Sheffield Hillsborough. High Peak is a County constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. North East Derbyshire is a County constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Sheffield Central is a Borough constituency in the city of Sheffield, in South Yorkshire, England. Sheffield Heeley is a Parliamentary constituency covering south central Sheffield. Sheffield Hillsborough is a Parliamentary constituency in the City of Sheffield.

The Boundary Commission's final recommendations for boundary reform (published 14/09/05) propose that Hallam lose Broomhill ward to Sheffield Central and gain Stannington from Sheffield Hillsborough, which is to be abolished. Sheffield Central is a Borough constituency in the city of Sheffield, in South Yorkshire, England. Sheffield Hillsborough is a Parliamentary constituency in the City of Sheffield. These changes are due to come into force at the next general election

The constituency should not be confused with the former Hallamshire constituency. Leadership of the main parties David Cameron became Conservative leader in December 2005 replacing Michael Howard. Hallamshire was a Parliamentary constituency covering the Hallamshire district of England.

History

Prior to its creation Hallam was a part of the larger Sheffield Borough constituency, which was represented by two Members of Parliament (MPs). The Borough constituency of Sheffield was a parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom that existed from 1832 to 1885 A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. In 1885 the Redistribution of Seats Act, which sought to eliminate constituencies with more than one MP and give greater representation to urban areas, led to the break-up of the constituency into five divisions: each represented by a single MP. Year 1885 ( MDCCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 (48 & 49 Vict c 23 was a piece of British Electoral reform legislation that redistributed the seats in the House Hallam was one of these new divisions. Its first MP, the Conservative Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley, had previously been an MP in the Sheffield constituency, elected for the first time in 1880. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley 1st Baron Stuart of Wortley, PC ( 15 September 1851 &ndash 24 April 1926) English Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year

Hallam is the wealthiest constituency in the north of England, and was long held by the Conservative Party. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. At the 1997 general election Richard Allan of the Liberal Democrats took the seat with an 18. Results The election was fought under new boundaries with a net increase of eight seats compared to the 1992 election Richard Beechcroft Allan (born 11 February 1966, Sheffield) was the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Sheffield 5% swing. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties It is now the sixth safest Liberal Democrat seat in the UK.

Members of Parliament

The current Member of Parliament is Nick Clegg, the leader of the Liberal Democrats. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. Nicholas William Peter Clegg (born 7 January 1967 known as Nick Clegg, is The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the he won the seat after the outgoing LibDem MP Richard Allan stood down at the 2005 general election. Richard Beechcroft Allan (born 11 February 1966, Sheffield) was the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Sheffield Results Overview For events leading up to the date of the election see article Pre-election day events of the United Kingdom general After Sir Menzies Campbell's resignation in October 2007 as leader of the Liberal Democrats, Clegg contested the resulting leadership election, and was elected leader on 18 December 2007. Sir Walter Menzies Campbell CBE QC (born 22 May 1941) commonly known as Ming Campbell, is a British Politician The 2007 Liberal Democrats leadership election was held following the resignation of Sir Menzies Campbell as leader on 15 October 2007, after 19 months Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Elections

Election results for Sheffield Hallam

Elections in the 2000s

General election of 2005

Richard Allan stood down at the 2005 general election. Results |} Total votes cast 4638235 All parties shown Voting summary Seats summary See also Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley 1st Baron Stuart of Wortley, PC ( 15 September 1851 &ndash 24 April 1926) English The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Herbert Albert Laurens Fisher OM ( 21 March 1865 &ndash 18 April 1940) was an English historian educator and Liberal The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party The United Kingdom general election of 1918 was the first to be held after the Representation of the People Act 1918, which meant it was the first United Kingdom Douglas Vickers (1861 &ndash 1937 was an English industrialist and politician The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. The UK general election of 1922 was held on 15 November 1922 It was the first election held after most of the Irish counties left the United Kingdom to form the Irish Air Vice Marshal Sir Frederick Hugh Sykes GCSI, GCIE, GBE, KCB, CMG, PC ( 23 July 1877 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Louis Smith may refer to Louis Smith (gymnast (b 1989 - English Gymnast Louis Smith (musician | (b The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Sir Roland Jennings (1894 &ndash 5 December 1968) was a British chartered accountant and politician The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Background Following the Suez Crisis in 1956 Anthony Eden the Conservative Prime Minister became unpopular and resigned the following year Sir John Holbrook Osborn (born 14 December 1922) is a British Conservative Party politician The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Results |} All parties gaining over 500 votes listed Campaign and policies The Conservatives' campaign emphasized lower taxes a strong economy and defence Sir Cyril Irvine Patnick, known as Irvine Patnick, OBE (born 29 October 1929 is a British businessman and former Conservative Party politician The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Results The election was fought under new boundaries with a net increase of eight seats compared to the 1992 election Richard Beechcroft Allan (born 11 February 1966, Sheffield) was the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Sheffield The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Results Overview For events leading up to the date of the election see article Pre-election day events of the United Kingdom general Nicholas William Peter Clegg (born 7 January 1967 known as Nick Clegg, is The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Leadership of the main parties David Cameron became Conservative leader in December 2005 replacing Michael Howard. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Nicholas William Peter Clegg (born 7 January 1967 known as Nick Clegg, is The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the The United Kingdom Independence Party (commonly known as UKIP, ˈjuːkɪp Results Overview For events leading up to the date of the election see article Pre-election day events of the United Kingdom general His replacement as the Liberal Democrat candidate, Nick Clegg held the seat with a slightly reduced majority. Although voter turnout reached a historical low of 62. 2% it was, nevertheless, the highest turnout in Sheffield.

General election of 2001

At the 2001 general election Richard Allen held the seat for the Liberal Democrats with a slightly increased majority. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Results |} Total votes cast 26368204 All parties with more than 500 votes shown

Elections in the 1990s

General election of 1997

At the 1997 general election the incumbent, Irvine Patnick of the Conservative Party, was unseated by the Liberal Democrat Richard Allan, who took the seat with an 18. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Results The election was fought under new boundaries with a net increase of eight seats compared to the 1992 election 2% increase in the Liberal Democrat vote.

General election of 1992

The 1992 general election was virtually a repeat of the previous election, with very little change in the standings of the three main political parties. Results |} The turnout was 33514074 from an Electorate of 43275316 voting in a total of 651 seats

Elections in the 1980s

General election of 1987

After 28 years as MP for the seat, John Osborn stood down at the 1987 general election. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Results |} All parties gaining over 500 votes listed Campaign and policies The Conservatives' campaign emphasized lower taxes a strong economy and defence His replacement as the Conservative Party candidate, local businessman Irvine Patnick, held the seat for the Conservatives, albeit with a slightly reduced majority.

General election of 1983

Elections in the 1970s

General election of 1979

General election of October 1974

Clive Betts, the losing Labour candidate at the October 1974 general election, won the Sheffield Attercliffe seat in 1992. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Clive James Charles Betts (born 13 January 1950 is a British Politician, and the Labour Member of Parliament for Sheffield Attercliffe Results |} Total number of votes 29189104 All parties shown Votes summary Seats summary Sheffield Attercliffe is a parliamentary constituency in the City of Sheffield.

General election of February 1974

The constituency boundaries were redrawn prior to the February 1974 general election, perhaps accounting for the reduced majority of the incumbent, John Osborn. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Results |} Total votes 31321982 All parties are shown The seats won by the Ulster Unionists are compared with those won by Unionist MPs in the 1970 election David Blunkett, the losing Labour candidate, would go on to win the Sheffield Brightside seat in 1987, entering the government of Tony Blair in 1997 and becoming Home Secretary from 2001 to 2004. David Blunkett (born 6 June 1947 is a British Labour Party Politician and has been Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside Sheffield Brightside is a parliamentary constituency in the City of Sheffield. Anthony Charles Lynton "Tony" Blair (born 6 May 1953 is a British Politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2 May 1997 to Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Secretary of State for the Home Department, commonly known as the Home Secretary, is the minister in charge of the United Kingdom Home Office Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

General election of 1970

Elections in the 1960s

General election of 1966

General election of 1964

Elections in the 1950s

General election of 1959

General election of 1955

General election of 1951

General election of 1950

Elections in the 1940s

General election of 1945

Elections in the 1930s

1939 by-election

General election of 1935

General election of 1931

Elections in the 1920s

General election of 1929

1928 by-election

The 1928 by-election followed the resignation of Frederick Hugh Sykes on June 26 to take up an appointment as Governor of Bombay. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Members of Parliament sitting in the House of Commons in the United Kingdom are technically forbidden to resign. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial

General election of 1924

General election of 1923

General election of 1922

Elections in the 1910s

General election of December 1918

In the 1918 UK general election, Douglas Vickers was elected unopposed. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The United Kingdom general election of 1918 was the first to be held after the Representation of the People Act 1918, which meant it was the first United Kingdom

1916 by-election

The 1916 by-election followed the resignation of Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley on 16 December. Members of Parliament sitting in the House of Commons in the United Kingdom are technically forbidden to resign. Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley 1st Baron Stuart of Wortley, PC ( 15 September 1851 &ndash 24 April 1926) English Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Herbert Fisher of the Liberal Party was elected unopposed, becoming the first non-Conservative MP to represent Sheffield Hallam. Herbert Albert Laurens Fisher OM ( 21 March 1865 &ndash 18 April 1940) was an English historian educator and Liberal The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. The Conservatives retook the seat in 1918 and held it continuously until 1997.

General election of December 1910

General election of January 1910

Elections in the 1900s

General election of 1906

General election of 1900

In the 1900 UK general election, Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley was elected unopposed. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The United Kingdom general election of 1900 was held from 25 September to 24 October 1900 Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley 1st Baron Stuart of Wortley, PC ( 15 September 1851 &ndash 24 April 1926) English

Elections in the 1890s

General election of 1895

In the 1895 UK general election, Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley was elected unopposed. The UK general election of 1895 was held from 13 July - 7 August 1895 Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley 1st Baron Stuart of Wortley, PC ( 15 September 1851 &ndash 24 April 1926) English

General election of 1892

Elections in the 1880s

General election of 1886

General election of 1885

See also

• List of Parliamentary constituencies in South Yorkshire

Sources

• BBC Vote 2001
• BBC Election 2005
• Guardian Unlimited Politics
• Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
• UK General Elections since 1832
• http://www.psr.keele.ac.uk/ (Election results from 1951 to the present)
• F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1918 - 1949
• F. W. S. Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1950 - 1970
• Sheffield General Election Results 1945 - 2001, Sheffield City Council

External links

• UK Constituency Maps