History
- Political History
After being held for several Parliaments (taking together various predecessor areas) by Conservatives, since 1997 the seat has been held by Liberal Democrats. The majority in 1997 was the most marginal of that election, since which, the majority of 2,029 in 2005 has been the lowest to date.
- Prominent Frontbenchers
Sir Frederic Bennett did not achieve his own ministry nationally, but he chaired in the European Parliament the European Democrats group.
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