Towards a Typology

Abstract

The chapter begins by exploring how and why constituencies are classified in existing literature, delineating a gap for a new understanding. A visit-based typology of constituencies is then introduced, explaining the four classifications and the composition of each. A detailed exploration of each classification in turn follows, illustrated by real-life constituency examples. As a key component of the four classifications, contrasts between national and local publications in campaign trail reporting are examined. In giving a tangible sense of diverging experiences of leadership, strategy and reporting, this typology offers an opportunity to reflect on a constituency-level experience of contemporary British election campaigns.