Members of Parliament
The constituency has had two Members of Parliament since its creation in 1983, both of which were from the Labour Party.
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Allen McKay | Labour | |
| 1992 | Michael Clapham | Labour | |
| 2010 | constituency abolished: see Barnsley Central and Penistone and Stocksbridge | ||
Read more about this topic: Barnsley West And Penistone (UK Parliament Constituency)
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