Folkestone and Hythe (UK Parliament constituency)
Folkestone and Hythe (/ˈfoʊkstən ... ˈhaɪð/) is a constituency in Kent represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2010 by Damian Collins, a Conservative.
| Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|
| County constituency for the House of Commons | |
Boundary of Folkestone and Hythe in Kent | |
Location of Kent within England | |
| County | Kent |
| Electorate | 84,156 (December 2010) |
| Major settlements | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1950 |
| Member of Parliament | Damian Collins (Conservative) |
| Seats | One |
| Created from | Ashford, Canterbury and Hythe |
Since its creation in 1950, Folkestone and Hythe has elected a Conservative MP at every general election; it is therefore regarded as a Conservative safe seat.
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