Folkestone and Hythe (/ˈfoʊkstən ... ˈhaɪð/) is a constituency[n 1] in Kent represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2024 by Tony Vaughan, a Labour MP.

[n 2] Until 2024, Folkestone and Hythe had elected a Conservative MP at every general election since its creation 1950, as had the earlier Hythe constituency since the late 19th century; it was therefore regarded as a Conservative safe seat.

The rural communities of New Romney, Lydd, Dymchurch, Lyminge and Elham contain significant farming communities, commuters to towns and business parks, including a small percentage to London and a large retired population.

2010–2024: The District of Shepway, and the Borough of Ashford ward of Saxon Shore.

Howard held a number of political posts during his career in Parliament, most prominently as Home Secretary from 1993 to 1997 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2003 to 2005.