Constituency

A geographical area represented by an elected representative, such as an MP.

Also used as: constituencies

Source / explainer: Read the UK Parliament explainer on constituencies

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

A constituency is a geographical area that elects a representative. In UK Parliament content, the term usually means a parliamentary constituency represented by one MP in the House of Commons. Because the word can also be used in other electoral contexts, this entry should help readers understand the meaning while avoiding excessive auto-linking on ordinary uses of the word.

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