Havant is a constituency in Hampshire represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2015 by Alan Mak, a member of the Conservative Party. He is the first person of Chinese and East Asian origin to be elected to the House of Commons.

Constituency profile

The constituency comprises most of the borough (and the town) of Havant in Hampshire. This includes Hayling Island, Waterlooville and Emsworth. Residents are slightly poorer and less likely to be university-educated than the UK average. Traditionally, Havant was a rock solid seat for the Conservatives. However, the Conservatives were very nearly beaten by Labour in 2024, with a large chunk of their vote going to Reform, who attained a very credible third place - their best result in Hampshire.

Boundaries

1983–1997: The Borough of Havant wards of Barncroft, Battins, Bedhampton, Bondfields, Cowplain, Emsworth, Hart Plain, Hayling East, Hayling West, St Faith's, Warren Park, and Waterloo. 1997–present: The Borough of Havant wards of Barncroft, Battins, Bedhampton, Bondfields, Emsworth, Hayling East, Hayling West, Purbrook, St Faith's, Stakes, and Warren Park. The 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies left the boundaries unchanged.

History

The constituency was preceded by Havant and Waterloo. The current MP Alan Mak is the first person of Chinese and East Asian origin to be elected to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom.

Members of Parliament

Havant & Waterloo prior to 1983

Elections

Elections in the 2020s

Elections in the 2010s

Elections in the 2000s

Elections in the 1990s

Elections in the 1980s

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