Local Politics

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Buckingham Constituency

Background of Buckingham

The postcode MK17 0RF is located in Buckingham, a UK parliament constituency represented in the House of Commons by John Bercow MP of the Speaker party.

Buckingham is a parliamentary constituency located in Buckinghamshire, South East England. It was established in 1974 and has traditionally been a Conservative stronghold. The constituency includes the market towns of Buckingham and Winslow, as well as several rural villages. It is characterised by a mixed demographic, combining affluent middle-class areas with more rural and agricultural communities.

Political representation in Buckingham has been consistently Conservative since its creation. Noteworthy is that from 1997 to 2019, the seat was held by John Bercow, who served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 2009 to 2019. Typically, the Speaker is elected as an independent, but prior to Bercow’s tenure as Speaker, he was also a Conservative MP.

Economically, Buckingham benefits from a combination of agriculture, small businesses, and commuter links to London, indicating a relatively high standard of living. The area boasts a mix of traditional industries and modern service-based enterprises, including a notable presence of education and healthcare facilities such as the University of Buckingham and local NHS services.

The electorate has shown a steady voting pattern with a strong Conservative preference. In the 2016 EU referendum, the broader Buckinghamshire area, including the Buckingham constituency, voted to leave the European Union. This reflected a preference among many constituent voters for Brexit, aligning with the overall leave sentiment demonstrated in large parts of rural and semi-rural England.

Buckingham is a constituency with a stable political history, a diverse yet predominantly affluent demographic, and an economy benefiting from both local industry and connectivity to larger urban centres. Its electorate has consistently supported Conservative candidates and displayed a pro-Brexit stance in recent years.

Brexit

Did Buckingham vote for Brexit?

In the 2016 EU referendum, Buckingham voted in favour of Brexit. Residents may have been swayed by concerns over sovereignty, immigration, and the perceived lack of control over laws and regulations coming from Brussels. The constituency's strong support for leave could also be attributed to a desire for greater autonomy and the belief that leaving the EU would allow the UK to make decisions independently. These factors likely influenced voters in Buckingham to cast their ballots in support of Brexit.