Nelson and Colne

Nelson and Colne is a former constituency. It ceased to exist following the boundary change in 1983. It was located in the North West region of England. The seat was last held by Lord Lee of Trafford (Liberal Democrat) between 3 May 1979 to 9 June 1983.

MPs representing Nelson and Colne

The following MPs represented Nelson and Colne between 1974 and 1983.

UK Parliamentary constituency boundaries have changed following a review in 2023. For more information read this insight from the House of Commons Library: ‘Boundary review 2023: Which seats will change in the UK?’

Lord Lee of Trafford
Liberal Democrat
From May 1979 to June 1983
Lord Hoyle
Labour
From October 1974 to May 1979
Lord Waddington
Conservative
From February 1974 to October 1974