The Witney Constituency, located in a part of West Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse, has a long and proud history rooted in enterprise, community, and public service. Centred on the historic market town of Witney famous for its blanket-making heritage the constituency also includes Carterton, Faringdon, surrounding villages, and large areas of rural Oxfordshire.
Created in its modern form in 1983, Witney has become one of the Conservative Party’s most recognisable and enduring constituencies. From 2001 to 2016 it was represented by David Cameron, who went on to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. From 2016 to 2024, the constituency was represented by Robert Courts.
The Witney constituency combines thriving market towns, important RAF connections in Brize Norton, successful small businesses, and a deeply valued rural way of life. Residents consistently value strong local services, responsible development, economic opportunity, and careful stewardship of public finances.
The constituency’s history reflects Conservative values of community, aspiration, and responsibility with local representatives focused on practical solutions, supporting local jobs, protecting the countryside, and ensuring taxpayers’ money is spent wisely.