Members of Parliament
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Harold Gurden | Conservative | |
| Oct 1974 | Tom Litterick | Labour | |
| 1979 | Anthony Beaumont-Dark | Conservative | |
| 1992 | Dr Lynne Jones | Labour | |
| 2010 | Steve McCabe | Labour | |
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