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West Bromwich East is one of four constituencies in Sandwell and covers the 7 electoral wards of: Charlemont, Friar Park, Great Barr, Greets Green & Lyng, Hateley Heath, Newton and West Bromwich Central.
In my maiden speech I told the House of Commons:
"West Bromwich East is a misleading name for the constituency because the seat takes in parts of Walsall, Wednesbury and Birmingham. Each area is fiercely independent, with its own identity and proud history.
"Peter Snape represented West Bromwich, East for 27 years. He left with a distinguished record of service to his constituents and party as well as with a reputation for toughness in the Chamber. The best compliment that I can pay Peter is to say that he never lost sight of where he came from.
"He left with a distinguished record of service to his constituents and party as well as with a reputation for toughness in the Chamber. The best compliment that I can pay Peter is to say that he never lost sight of where he came from.
"Parts of my constituency were also represented by another highly successful parliamentarian. Baroness Boothroyd was a renowned defender of democracy and champion of this House. Parliamentarians around the globe referred to her as Madam Speaker, but in West Bromwich she was affectionately and simply known as 'Our Betty'."
Click here to read the rest of my speech on West Bromwich East, or read my tribute in Parliament to the Sandwell Valley
The result at the 2001 General Election was as follows:
| Labour | 18,250 |
| Conservative | 8,487 |
| Liberal Democrat | 4,507 |
| UKIP | 835 |
| Socialist Labour | 585 |
| Labour Majority | 9,763 |
| Electorate | 61,180 |
| Turnout | 53.45% |
The BBC's Vote 2001 website has its own profile of the constituency, including details of all the other candidates from the General Election and previous Election results.