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List of prime ministers
| Name | Time in office | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Blair | 1997 – 2007 | Labour |
| John Major | 1990 – 1997 | Conservative |
| Margaret Thatcher | 1979 – 1990 | Conservative |
| James Callaghan | 1976 – 1979 | Labour |
How did Beckenham get its name?
Etymology. The place-name ‘Beckenham’ is first attested in a Saxon charter of 862 as Biohhahema mearc. The settlement is referred to as Bacheham in the Domesday Book of 1086, and in the Textus Roffensis as Becceham. The name is thought to derive from Beohha’s homestead (Beohha + ham in Old English).
Who was the first Conservative MP for Beckenham?
Since its foundation in 1950 the Beckenham Constituency has returned Conservative Members of Parliament. The Constituency was first represented by Patrick Buchan-Hepburn; created Lord Hailes in 1957.
Where is the constituency of Beckenham in London?
2010–present: The London Borough of Bromley wards of Bromley Common and Keston, Copers Cope, Hayes and Coney Hall, Kelsey and Eden Park, Shortlands, and West Wickham. Beckenham constituency covers the north-western part of the London Borough of Bromley.
Why was Beckenham transferred to Lewisham West and Penge?
Following their review of parliamentary representation in South London, the Boundary Commission for England made revisions to this seat. Clock House ward, Crystal Palace ward, and Penge and Cator ward were transferred from Beckenham to help create the new constituency of Lewisham West and Penge.
Who was the MP for Hastings in 1997?
Even then, the former MP for Hastings who lost her seat in the earlier 1997 general election, Jacqui Lait, managed to win the seat by just over 1,000 votes.