constituency

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But it has now come under fire from one of its key constituencies - South Africa's mostly white farmers - many of whom vote for the centre-right DA or the right-wing Freedom Front Plus.

From BBC

But all candidates agreed that places like Gorton have have yet to fully benefit, and that parts of the constituency risked being left behind.

From BBC

Jamaat, which secured more than a quarter of seats in parliament -- a four-fold increase on its previous best -- have challenged results in 32 constituencies.

From Barron's

Even in Long's own constituency of east Belfast, businesses have spoken about the pressure they have been put under.

From BBC

The French government said Monday it would authorise the shooting of wolves that attack livestock even outside protected enclosures, a policy shift welcomed by farmers, a powerful and increasingly disgruntled constituency.

From Barron's