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Sir Edward Leigh
Sir Edward Leigh represents the Conservative in the House of Commons for Gainsborough. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyConservative
ConstituencyGainsborough
Current membership from9 June 1983
Parliament member ID345
Constituency: Gainsborough
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Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority3,532
Constituency turnout61.6%
Electorate75,836
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Gainsborough election history.
Parliamentary career
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 9 June 1983.
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Gainsborough
Sir Edward Leigh is listed by Parliament as a Conservative MP for Gainsborough, with the current Commons membership beginning 9 June 1983.
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The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 3,532 votes.
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