Edmonton (UK Parliament constituency)

History

The seat dates back to 1918 at which time it was at an extremity of the largely urbanised London postal district outside of the County of London (1889–1965). It was a railway commuter town core outweighed by businesses beside the River Lea engaged in manufacturing, storage, distribution, and construction industries, among others. Population and housing were significantly less before the middle of the 19th century.

The seat was won by successive Labour party candidates since 1935 until narrowly gained by a Conservative at the 1983 United Kingdom general election. The latter's majority increased in 1987 then reduced to a marginal majority in 1992. After 1997 a trend of increased Labour majorities developed. Osamor's majority of 2015, 37.3%, made it the 43rd-safest Labour seat in ranking in 2015. Likewise, save for a Conservative-leaning ward, Bush Hill Park, Edmonton's other wards usually elect Labour Party councillors since 1997.

Boundaries

1918–1950: The Urban District of Edmonton.

1950–1974: The Municipal Borough of Edmonton.

1974–1983: The London Borough of Enfield wards of Angel Road, Bush Hill South, Church Street, Craig Park, Jubilee, New Park, Pymmes, St Alphege, St Peter's, and Silver Street.

1983–2010: The London Borough of Enfield wards of Angel Road, Craig Park, Huxley, Jubilee, Latymer, Raglan, St Alphege, St Mark's, St Peter's, Village, and Weir Hall.

2010–2024: The London Borough of Enfield wards of Bush Hill Park, Edmonton Green, Haselbury, Jubilee, Lower Edmonton, Ponders End, and Upper Edmonton.

2007 boundary review

Following its review of parliamentary representation in North London, the Boundary Commission for England made some changes to Edmonton for the 2010 general election. Ponders End ward was transferred from the constituency of Enfield North to Edmonton. Part of Southbury ward was transferred to Enfield North. Parts of Grange ward, Palmers Green ward, and Bowes ward were transferred from Edmonton to Enfield, Southgate. Part of Bush Hill Park ward and a tiny part of Upper Edmonton ward were transferred from Enfield, Southgate to Edmonton.

Members of Parliament

Election results

Elections in the 2010s

|reg. electors = 65,568

|reg. electors = 65,777 |reg. electors = 66,016

|reg. electors = 63,904

Elections in the 2000s

|reg. electors = 59,050

|reg. electors = 61,788

Elections in the 1990s

|reg. electors = 63,793

|reg. electors = 63,052

Elections in the 1980s

|reg. electors = 66,080

|reg. electors = 64,809

Elections in the 1970s

|reg. electors = 58,860

|reg. electors = 61,476

|reg. electors = 60,985

|reg. electors = 63,277

Elections in the 1960s

|reg. electors = 62,520 |reg. electors = 64,348

Elections in the 1950s

|reg. electors = 67,837 |reg. electors = 71,739 |reg. electors = 74,707 |reg. electors = 74,988

Elections in the 1940s

|reg. electors = 78,204 |reg. electors = 70,470

Elections in the 1930s

|reg. electors = 61,640 |reg. electors = 47,044

Elections in the 1920s

|reg. electors = 42,586 |reg. electors = 31,020 |reg. electors = 30,423 |reg. electors = 29,662

Elections in the 1910s

|reg. electors = 28,930

Notes

References

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