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Barnsley Central (UK Parliament constituency)
Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1983–2024 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Barnsley Central was a constituency[n 1] in South Yorkshire represented in the House of Commons from 1983 until 2024.[n 2] This constituency covered parts of the town of Barnsley.
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Barnsley Central | |
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Former borough constituency for the House of Commons | |
![]() 2010–2024 boundary of Barnsley Central in South Yorkshire | |
![]() Location of South Yorkshire within England | |
County | South Yorkshire |
Population | 85,714 (2011 census)[1] |
Electorate | 64,229 (December 2019)[2] |
Borough | Barnsley |
Major settlements | Barnsley, Royston |
1983–2024 | |
Seats | One |
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Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, the seat was replaced (including moderate boundary changes) by Barnsley South, first contested at the 2024 general election.[3]