UK Election 2024: Constituency Boundaries Overhauled
90% of UK constituencies affected by boundary changes ahead of upcoming election
The UK is set to vote in a parliamentary general election in 2024, and the boundaries of the country's constituencies have been overhauled since the last election in 2019. The changes, which affect 90% of constituencies, could have a significant impact on the outcome of the election.
Key changes to constituency boundaries
The most significant change to constituency boundaries is the creation of 20 new constituencies, bringing the total number of constituencies in the UK to 650. The new constituencies are located in areas that have seen significant population growth in recent years, such as Milton Keynes, Harlow, and Peterborough.
In addition to the creation of new constituencies, many existing constituencies have been redrawn. This has been done to ensure that each constituency has roughly the same number of voters, as required by law. In some cases, this has led to constituencies being merged or split up.
Impact of constituency boundary changes
The changes to constituency boundaries could have a significant impact on the outcome of the 2024 election. The creation of new constituencies in areas that are traditionally Labour-voting could make it more difficult for the Conservative Party to win a majority. Conversely, the redrawing of existing constituencies could make it more difficult for Labour to win back some of the seats it lost in 2019.
The full impact of the constituency boundary changes will not be known until the election results are announced. However, it is clear that the changes could have a significant impact on the outcome of the election.
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