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Encyclopedia > Cardiff Central (UK Parliament constituency)

Cardiff Central is a parliamentary constituency for the Parliament of the United Kingdom and the Welsh Assembly. A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. ... The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative institution in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories (it alone has parliamentary sovereignty). ... The National Assembly for Wales (or NAW) (Welsh: Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru) was established in 1998, following a 1997 referendum in which a small majority of voters (but not the electorate) voted in favour of the Labour Governments plans for devolution. ...

Contents
1 Boundaries
2 Member of Parliament
3 Election results
4 Politics and history of the constituency
5 External Links

Boundaries

As the name suggests, it covers the central area of the City of Cardiff extending from the area around the Millennium Stadium in the south to Llanishen Golf Course in the north and taking in the City Centre, the University, Roath, Cathays, Pen-y-Lan, Llanedeyrn, Cyncoed and Pentwyn. Cardiff ( Welsh: Caerdydd, from caer, fort, and dydd, Aulus Didius) is the capital and largest city of Wales. ... The Millennium Stadium (Welsh: Stadiwm y Mileniwm) in Cardiff is the national stadium of Wales and is primarily used for Rugby union and football. ... The city centre in Cardiff is an area riddled with alleys and arcades, as well as a number of small shopping centres, including the Capitol, St. ... Cardiff University (Welsh: Prifysgol Caerdydd) is a university in Cardiff. ... Categories: UK geography stubs | Cardiff ... Cathays is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. ... This name refers to two places, which are approximately 1 mile apart. ... Cyncoed is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. ... Pentwyn is a popular Welsh place name, used for houses, streets and villages, including: Pentwyn, a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. ...


Member of Parliament

The UK Parliament seat is currently held by Jenny Willott of the Liberal Democrats. The seat was taken from Jon Owen Jones (Labour) in the 2005 general election. The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative institution in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories (it alone has parliamentary sovereignty). ... The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal political party based in the United Kingdom. ... Jon Owen Jones (born 19 April 1954) is a Welsh politician. ... The Labour Party is a centre-left or social democratic political party in the United Kingdom (see British politics), and one of the United Kingdoms three main political parties. ... The United Kingdom general election of 2005 was held on 5 May 2005, just over three weeks after the dissolution of Parliament on 11 April by Queen Elizabeth II, at the request of the Prime Minister, Tony Blair. ...

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Election results

General Election 2005: Cardiff Central
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Democrats Jenny Willott 17,991 49.8 +13.1
Labour Jon Owen Jones 12,398 34.3 -4.3
Conservative Gotz Mohindra 3,339 9.2 -6.7
Plaid Cymru Richard Grigg 1,271 3.5 -1.3
Respect Raja Gul-Raiz 386 1.1 +1.1
UKIP Frank Hughes 383 1.1 +0.5
Independent Anne Savoury 168 0.5 +0.5
New Millennium Bean Party Captain Beany 159 0.4 +0.4
Vote for Yourself Rainbow Dream Ticket Catherine Taylor-Dawson 37 0.1 +0.1
Majority 5,593 15.5
Turnout 36,132 59.2 +0.9
Liberal Democrats gain from Labour Swing 8.7
General Election 2001: Cardiff Central
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Jon Owen Jones 13,451 38.6 -5.1
Liberal Democrats Jenny Willott 12,792 36.7 +11.8
Conservative Gregory Walker 5,537 15.9 -4.2
Plaid Cymru Richard Grigg 1,680 4.8 +1.3
Green Stephen Bartley 661 1.9 N/A
Socialist Alliance Julian Goss 283 0.8 N/A
UKIP Frank Hughes 221 0.6 N/A
ProLife Alliance Madeleine Jeremy 217 0.6 N/A
Majority 659 1.9
Turnout 34,842 58.3 -11.7
Labour hold Swing

The United Kingdom general election of 2005 was held on 5 May 2005, just over three weeks after the dissolution of Parliament on 11 April by Queen Elizabeth II, at the request of the Prime Minister, Tony Blair. ... The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal political party based in the United Kingdom. ... The Labour Party is a centre-left or social democratic political party in the United Kingdom (see British politics), and one of the United Kingdoms three main political parties. ... Jon Owen Jones (born 19 April 1954) is a Welsh politician. ... The Conservative Party is the largest political party on the right in the United Kingdom. ... Plaid Cymru (literally meaning, Party of Wales) is a left-of-centre (describing itself as socialist and proud of it) Welsh nationalist party. ... RESPECT The Unity Coalition is a British political party founded on 25 January 2004 in London. ... The United Kingdom Independence Party (commonly known as UKIP, pronounced you-kip) is a right-wing political party that aims at British withdrawal from the European Union. ... The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal political party based in the United Kingdom. ... The Labour Party is a centre-left or social democratic political party in the United Kingdom (see British politics), and one of the United Kingdoms three main political parties. ... The UK general election, 2001 was held on 7 June 2001 and was dubbed the quiet landslide by the media. ... The Labour Party is a centre-left or social democratic political party in the United Kingdom (see British politics), and one of the United Kingdoms three main political parties. ... Jon Owen Jones (born 19 April 1954) is a Welsh politician. ... The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal political party based in the United Kingdom. ... The Conservative Party is the largest political party on the right in the United Kingdom. ... Plaid Cymru (literally meaning, Party of Wales) is a left-of-centre (describing itself as socialist and proud of it) Welsh nationalist party. ... The Green Party of England and Wales was formed in 1973 as the Ecology Party. ... The Socialist Alliance is a far left electoral alliance in England. ... The United Kingdom Independence Party (commonly known as UKIP, pronounced you-kip) is a right-wing political party that aims at British withdrawal from the European Union. ... The Labour Party is a centre-left or social democratic political party in the United Kingdom (see British politics), and one of the United Kingdoms three main political parties. ...

Politics and history of the constituency

A three-way marginal throughout the 1980's, in recent years this constituency has become a race between Labour and the Liberal Democrats. The Liberal Democrats won this constituency's Welsh Assembly seat in 1999 and 2003, and are also the largest group on Cardiff City Council. The constituency is socially diverse, with both very affluent and very deprived areas. It has a large student population. 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... The National Assembly for Wales (or NAW) (Welsh: Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru) was established in 1998, following a 1997 referendum in which a small majority of voters (but not the electorate) voted in favour of the Labour Governments plans for devolution. ... Cardiff ( Welsh: Caerdydd, from caer, fort, and dydd, Aulus Didius) is the capital and largest city of Wales. ...


External Links

  • UK Constituency Maps (http://www.election-maps.co.uk)
  • BBC Vote 2001 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/vote2001/results_constituencies/constituencies/123.stm)
  • BBC Election 2005 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/vote2005/html/123.stm)

  Results from FactBites:
 
Cardiff: Definition and Much More from Answers.com (5039 words)
Cardiff is bordered to the west by the fertile plains of the Vale of Glamorgan, to the east by the city of Newport, to the north by the South Wales Valleys and to the south by the Bristol Channel.
Cardiff is built on reclaimed marshland on a bed of Triassic stones; this reclaimed marshland stretches from Chepstow to the Ely estuary, which is the natural boundary of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Cardiff is a major transport hub in South Wales, and is the focus for many arterial road and rail routes that connect the city to the rest of South and West Wales and England.
Science meets politics - Cardiff University (703 words)
Cardiff University is recognised in independent government assessments as one of Britain’s leading teaching and research universities.
From its outstanding central location amidst the parks, Portland-stone buildings and tree-lined avenues that form the city’s elegant civic centre, the University’s students and staff are drawn from throughout the world, attracted by its international reputation and commitment to innovation and excellence in all areas of activity.
Cardiff is a member of the Russell Group of Britain’s leading research universities.
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