Boston and Skegness, Parliamentary constituency in East Midlands, United Kingdom
Boston and Skegness is a parliamentary constituency in the East Midlands that encompasses the port town of Boston and the seaside resort town of Skegness. The district covers rural and coastal areas stretching across flat fenland and marshland in eastern England.
The constituency was created in 1997 following the merger of areas from Holland, Boston, and East Lindsey into a single electoral district. Conservative MPs held the seat continuously from its establishment until the 2024 general election.
The area is home to St. Botolph's Church in Boston, a striking Gothic structure that dominates the town center, and the original Butlins holiday resort in Skegness, which still operates today. Both places shape how locals and visitors experience the region and what they remember about their time here.
The constituency includes several towns and rural villages connected by rail and bus services to larger cities. Visitors should note that the flat landscape offers little shelter from wind and weather, so proper clothing is advisable throughout the year.
During the 2016 referendum on European Union membership, voters in this constituency recorded one of the highest leave votes in the entire country at over 75 percent. This result reflected deeply felt local views about Britain's relationship with Europe.
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