The constituency was created in 1983 and, as the area covered included many ex-mining areas, it was anticipated that it would be an easy target for Labour; however Andy Stewart, Conservative, won and held it until 1992.
The constituency was created in 1983. It would be an easy target for Labour. This was what it was anticipated. The area covered included many ex-mining areas. However Andy Stewart won. However Andy Stewart held it until 1992. Andy Stewart was Conservative.