Members of Parliament
The constituency has had three Members of Parliament since its creation in 1983, all of whom have been from the Labour Party.
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Roy Mason | Labour | |
| 1987 | Eric Illsley | Labour | |
| 2010 | Independent | ||
| 2011 by-election | Dan Jarvis | Labour | |
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