Manchester Central (UK Parliament constituency)
| Manchester Central | |
|---|---|
| Borough constituency for the House of Commons | |
Boundary of Manchester Central in North West England | |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Electorate | 75,311 (2023) |
| Major settlements | Ardwick, Ancoats, Deansgate, Manchester City Centre, Openshaw, Moston, Failsworth |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1974 |
| Member of Parliament | Lucy Powell (Labour Co-op) |
| Created from | Manchester Exchange and Manchester Cheetham |
Manchester Central is a parliamentary constituency in Greater Manchester created in 1974. The seat has been represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom since 2012 by Lucy Powell of the Labour Party and Co-operative Party. Powell currently serves as Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council.