Oxford (UK Parliament constituency) - Wikipedia
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| Former borough constituency for the House of Commons | |
| County | Oxfordshire |
|---|---|
| Major settlements | Oxford |
| 1295–1983 | |
| Seats | 1295–1885: Two 1885–1983: One |
| Replaced by | Oxford East and Oxford West and Abingdon[1] |
Oxford was a parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, comprising the city of Oxford in the county of Oxfordshire.
The parliamentary borough of Oxford elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of England from its creation in 1295 to 1707, then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801. In 1885, its representation was reduced to one member by the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 and it was abolished in 1983 as a result of the Third Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies.
During the 1960s and 1970s, Oxford was a marginal seat.
Boundaries and boundary changes
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The County Borough of Oxford.[2]
The boundaries were expanded to coincide with the County Borough.
As above, with redrawn boundaries.[2]
Areas which had been absorbed by the County Borough of Oxford, including Cowley and Headington, transferred from the Henley constituency. Small area in the north also transferred from Banbury.
In the 1983 redistribution, the Oxford constituency disappeared and was split into two distinct constituencies: Oxford East, and Oxford West and Abingdon. The City of Oxford local government district had succeeded the County Borough of Oxford on 1 April 1974, as outlined in the Local Government Act 1972, and the redistribution was a reflection of this change. Oxford West and Abingdon encompassed Oxford city centre at the time, but Oxford East primarily comprised the majority of the new district. From 2010, the city centre was situated within the redrawn Oxford East constituency until 2024 when it was transferred back into Oxford West and Abingdon.
Members of Parliament
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Elections in the 1830s
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Stonor's election was declared void on petition, causing a by-election.
Elections in the 1840s
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Elections in the 1850s
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Wood was appointed Solicitor General for England and Wales, requiring a by-election.
Wood resigned after being appointed Vice-Chancellor, causing a by-election.
Neate's election was declared void on petition due to bribery, causing a by-election.[36]
Cardwell was appointed Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, requiring a by-election.
Elections in the 1860s
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Cardwell was appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, requiring a by-election.
Langston's death caused a by-election.
Cardwell was appointed Secretary of State for the Colonies, requiring a by-election.
Cardwell was appointed Secretary of State for War, requiring a by-election.
Elections in the 1870s
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Harcourt was appointed Solicitor General for England and Wales, causing a by-election.
Cardwell was elevated to the peerage, becoming Viscount Cardwell and causing a by-election.
Elections in the 1880s
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Harcourt was appointed Home Secretary, requiring a by-election.
Hall's election was declared void, on account of bribery, and the writ was suspended.[41]
In 1881, Chitty was appointed a judge and resigned the seat. However, as the writ was suspended, no by-election was held and the seat was left without an MP until 1885, when representation was also reduced to one member.
Elections in the 1890s
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Chesney's death caused a by-election.
Annesley's appointment as Comptroller of the Household, requiring a by-election.
Elections in the 1900s
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Elections in the 1910s
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Elections in the 1920s
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Elections in the 1930s
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Elections in the 1940s
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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 Autumn 1939, the following candidates had been selected;
- Conservative: Quintin Hogg
- Labour: Patrick Gordon-Walker
- Liberal: William Brown
Elections in the 1950s
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Elections in the 1960s
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Elections in the 1970s
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- ^ Andover was summoned to the Lords by writ of acceleration in his father's barony as Lord Howard of Charlton before the House of Commons had met
- ^ Whitelocke was returned for four different constituencies; he chose to sit for Buckinghamshire
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- ^ Neate's election was declared void on petition and a by-election was held
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- ^ Hall's election was declared void, the writ was suspended and a Royal Commission appointed to investigate
- ^ Chitty's election in April 1880 had not been questioned, but when he was appointed a judge and therefore vacated his seat, no election was held to replace him
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- Election results, 1951–1979
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