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Bexleyheath and Crayford (UK Parliament constituency)

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Bexleyheath and Crayford is a constituency[n 1] in Greater London to be represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament by Daniel Francis following his victory in the 2024 general election for the Labour Party.[n 2].

Bexleyheath and Crayford
Borough constituency
for the House of Commons
Outline map
Boundary of Bexleyheath and Crayford in Greater London for the 2024 general election
CountyGreater London
Population87,848 (2011 census)[1]
Electorate69,948 (2023)[2]
Current constituency
Created1997
Member of ParliamentDaniel Francis (Labour)
SeatsOne
Created fromBexleyheath and Erith & Crayford

It was created in 1997 from parts of the former seats of Bexleyheath and Erith and Crayford.

Boundaries

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Map of boundaries from 2024

1997–2010: The London Borough of Bexley wards of Barnehurst, Barnehurst North, Bostall, Brampton, Christchurch, Crayford, North End, St Michael's, and Upton.

2010–2024: The London Borough of Bexley wards of Barnehurst, Brampton, Christchurch, Colyers, Crayford, Danson Park, North End, and St Michael's.

2024–present: The London Borough of Bexley wards of Barnehurst; Bexleyheath; Crayford; Crook Log; Northumberland Heath; Slade Green & Northend; West Heath.[3]

The revised contents take into account the local government boundary review for Bexley which became effective in May 2018. Boundaries were extended northwards, gaining parts of Erith and Thamesmead, offset by westernmost areas being transferred to Old Bexley and Sidcup.

Constituency profile

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Most of the seat consists of suburbs developed in the 20th century. There are four railway stations and many residents use these to commute to Central London. Bexleyheath is a large shopping and entertainment centre for the wider London Borough of Bexley.

Residents' health and wealth are in line with UK averages.[4]

Members of Parliament

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See Bexley, Bexleyheath and Erith and Crayford for related results from 1955 to 1997.

Election Member Party
1997 Nigel Beard Labour
2005 David Evennett Conservative
2024 Daniel Francis Labour

Election results

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Elections in the 2020s

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General election 2024: Bexleyheath and Crayford[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Daniel Francis 15,717 36.2 +7.2
Conservative Mark Brooks 13,603 31.3 –29.5
Reform UK Tom Bright 9,861 22.7 +21.8
Liberal Democrats David McBride 2,204 5.1 —0.9
Green George Edgar 2,076 4.8 +2.5
Majority 2,114 4.9 N/A
Turnout 43,461 62.6 –5.0
Registered electors 69,470
Labour gain from Conservative Swing  18.4

Elections in the 2010s

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2019 notional result[6]
Party Vote %
Conservative 28,750 60.8
Labour 13,712 29.0
Liberal Democrats 2,832 6.0
Green 1,070 2.3
Others 520 1.1
Brexit Party 416 0.9
Turnout 47,300 67.6
Electorate 69,948
General election 2019: Bexleyheath and Crayford[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative David Evennett 25,856 59.8 +4.2
Labour Anna Day 12,753 29.5 −6.0
Liberal Democrats David McBride 2,819 6.5 +3.8
Green Tony Ball 1,298 3.0 +1.7
English Democrat Graham Moore 520 1.2 New
Majority 13,103 30.3 +10.3
Turnout 43,246 66.1 −3.1
Registered electors 65,466
Conservative hold Swing +5.1
General election 2017: Bexleyheath and Crayford[8][9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative David Evennett 25,113 55.6 +8.3
Labour Stefano Borella 16,040 35.5 +9.3
UKIP Mike Ferro 1,944 4.3 −16.7
Liberal Democrats Simone Reynolds 1,201 2.7 −0.3
Green Ivor Lobo 601 1.3 −0.9
BNP Peter Finch 290 0.6 New
Majority 9,073 20.1 −1.0
Turnout 45,189 69.2 +1.8
Registered electors 65,315
Conservative hold Swing -0.65
General election 2015: Bexleyheath and Crayford[10][11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative David Evennett 20,643 47.3 −3.2
Labour Stefano Borella 11,451 26.2 −0.3
UKIP Chris Attard 9,182 21.0 +17.4
Liberal Democrats Richard Davis 1,308 3.0 −9.7
Green Stella Gardiner[12] 950 2.2 +1.3
English Democrat Maggi Young 151 0.3 −0.8
Majority 9,192 21.1 −2.9
Turnout 43,685 67.4 +1.0
Registered electors 64,828
Conservative hold Swing -1.4
General election 2010: Bexleyheath and Crayford[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative David Evennett 21,794 50.5 +3.9
Labour Howard Dawber 11,450 26.5 −7.7
Liberal Democrats Karelia Scott 5,502 12.7 −0.4
BNP Stephen James 2,042 4.7 +1.8
UKIP John Dunford 1,557 3.6 +0.4
English Democrat John Griffiths 466 1.1 New
Green Adrian Ross 371 0.9 New
Majority 10,344 24.0 +13.3
Turnout 43,182 66.4 +1.8
Registered electors 65,015
Conservative hold Swing +5.8

Elections in the 2000s

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General election 2005: Bexleyheath and Crayford[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative David Evennett 19,722 46.3 +6.4
Labour Nigel Beard 15,171 35.6 −8.0
Liberal Democrats David Raval 5,144 12.1 +1.0
UKIP John Dunford 1,302 3.1 +1.2
BNP Jay Lee 1,245 2.9 −0.6
Majority 4,551 10.7 N/A
Turnout 42,584 65.5 +2.0
Registered electors 65,023
Conservative gain from Labour Swing +7.2
General election 2001: Bexleyheath and Crayford[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Nigel Beard 17,593 43.6 −1.9
Conservative David Evennett 16,121 39.9 +1.5
Liberal Democrats Nick O'Hare 4,476 11.1 −0.1
BNP Colin Smith 1,408 3.5 +2.6
UKIP John Dunford 780 1.9 +1.1
Majority 1,472 3.6 −3.5
Turnout 40,378 63.5 −12.6
Registered electors 63,580
Labour hold Swing -1.7

Elections in the 1990s

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General election 1997: Bexleyheath and Crayford[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Nigel Beard 21,942 45.5
Conservative David Evennett 18,527 38.4
Liberal Democrats Francoise J. Montford 5,391 11.2
Referendum Barrie R. Thomas 1,551 3.2
BNP Pauline Smith 429 0.9
UKIP W. Jenner 383 0.8
Majority 3,415 7.1
Turnout 48,223 76.1
Registered electors 63,373
Labour win (new seat)

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ A borough constituency (for the purposes of election expenses and type of returning officer).
  2. ^ As with all constituencies, the constituency elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election at least every five years.

References

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  1. ^ "Bexleyheath and Crayford: Usual Resident Population, 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  2. ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume two: Constituency names, designations and composition – London". Boundary Commission for England. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ^ "The Parliamentary Constituencies Order 2023". Schedule 1 Part 3 London region.
  4. ^ "Seat Details - Bexleyheath and Crayford". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Statement of Person Nominated and Notice of Poll: Bexleyheath and Crayford Constituency" (PDF). Bexley Council. 7 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Notional results for a UK general election on 12 December 2019". Rallings & Thrasher, Professor David Denver (Scotland), Nicholas Whyte (NI) for Sky News, PA, BBC News and ITV News. UK Parliament. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Bexleyheath & Crayford". BBC News. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  8. ^ "Bexleyheath & Crayford parliamentary constituency". BBC News.
  9. ^ "House Of Commons Library 2017 Election report" (PDF).
  10. ^ "Election Data 2015". Electoral Calculus. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  11. ^ "Election results for Bexleyheath and Crayford, 7 May 2015". 7 May 2015.
  12. ^ "Green Party candidates for General Election". bexley.greenparty.org.uk.
  13. ^ "Election Data 2010". Electoral Calculus. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  14. ^ "Election Data 2005". Electoral Calculus. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  15. ^ "Election Data 2001". Electoral Calculus. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  16. ^ "Election Data 1997". Electoral Calculus. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
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