Members of Parliament
Blyth Valley's current MP is Labour's Ronnie Campbell.
| Event | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Alfred Robens | Labour | |
| 1960 by-election | Eddie Milne | Labour | |
| Feb 1974 | Independent | ||
| Oct 1974 | John Ryman | Labour | |
| 1987 | Ronnie Campbell | Labour | |
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