History of Local Government in Swindon - Parliamentary Representation

Parliamentary Representation

The first recorded Member's of Parliament in Swindon's history are John Ildhelfe and Richard Pernaunt. In 1295 they were elected into the Model Parliament of King Edward I. Others noted are Richard Neel (the 43rd parliament of Edward I in 1304) and Thomas and Robert Crekkelade (Henry VI's first parliament in 1422).

Swindon became part of the constituency of Cricklade in 1660, the constituency later being represented by lords of the manor, members of the Goddard family, and also Daniel Gooch of the Great Western Works.

In 1918, the parliamentary constituency of Cricklade was abolished and the Swindon constituency was formed.

With effect from 1997, The parliamentary constituency of Swindon was divided into North Swindon and South Swindon, each with one member of parliament.