London Parliamentary Constituencies - Full details

Who is your MP, who is standing against them and how the voting went in the previous election.

• Barking

  

  Barking constituency has elected Labour MPs since its creation in 1945, but is the BNP's strongest seat in the country.

• Battersea

  

  Labour won the seat with a majority of just 163 in the 2005 election, making it one of the key seats that the Conservatives want back this time around.

• Beckenham

  

  Currently a Conservative seat, retired Army Colonel Bob Stewart is standing for the Tories as current MP Jacqui Lait stands down.

• Bermondsey and Old Southwark

  

  Held by the Liberal Democrats since the infamous 1983 by-election, when they took it from Labour.

• Bethnal Green and Bow

  

  George Galloway's current seat. He is moving to another constituency, leaving this as a potential Labour target.

• Bexleyheath and Crayford

  

  A marginal seat, currently held by Conservative MP David Evennett.

• Brent Central

  

  A Labour seat that Labour have held for some time, but the Lib Dems see this as a potential gain.

• Brent North

  

  A seat of upwardly-mobile Asians, currently held by Labour's Barry Gardiner, although Conservatives did well in local elections.

• Brentford and Isleworth

  

  Previously a Conservative stronghold, but Labour has held it for 13 years, albeit with a much reduced majority last time around.

• Bromley and Chislehurst

  

  Normally one of the safest Conservative constituencies in London, but the 2006 by-election result was close-run.

• Camberwell and Peckham

  

  One of the safest of Labour's seats in the south of England, Harriet Harman is almost certain to retain her seat.

• Carshalton and Wallington

  

  A marginal seat between the current incumbents the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives and is one of the Tories key target seats in London.

• Chelsea and Fulham

  

  The changing of the boundaries, putting Chelsea and Fulham together, is expected to give the Conservatives a strong hold.

• Chingford and Woodford Green

  

  A 10,000 majority for former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith last time around.

• Chipping Barnet

  

  The Conservatives have won this seat recently, but the majority has never been comfortable and Labour will be hoping to make gains.

• Cities of London and Westminster

  

  A Conservative constituency, covering some of the most affluent residential areas in London.

• Croydon Central

  

  Won by the Conservatives with the thinnest of majorities, the boundary changes tilt it slightly towards Labour.

• Croydon North

  

  A Labour stronghold, currently held with a large majority by Malcolm Wicks.

• Croydon South

  

  A safe Conservative seat, held by the Tories since its' creation in 1974.

• Dagenham and Rainham

  

  Labour hold a 7,000 majority, but boundary changes give the Conservatives an outside chance of a win.

• Dulwich and West Norwood

  

  Major boundary changes are not expected to have a huge affect on the strong Labour majority for Minister for London Tessa Jowell.

• Ealing Central and Acton

  

  Big changes in the boundary means that the 5,000 Labour majority has vanished. All three major parties are targetting this seat.

• Ealing North

  

  A seat that has seen some large swings in past elections and the Conservatives will be hoping for something similar.

• Ealing Southall

  

  A safe Labour seat with both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats some distance behind.

• East Ham

  

  A safe Labour seat, with Labour holding a very strong majority.

• Edmonton

  

  Another traditional Labour constituency, with boundary changes only increasing the red majority in the seat.

• Eltham

  

  A Labour seat since 1997, but one of the more Conservative areas of South-East London. This is one the Tories fancy winning.

• Enfield North

  

  A Labour seat for the last 13 years, boundary changes have given the Conservatives the edge.

• Enfield Southgate

  

  Traditionally a Conservative seat, the constituency shot to prominence when Stephen Twigg beat Michael Portillo.

• Erith and Thamesmead

  

  John Austin, the incumbent MP since the seat's inception in 1992, is stepping aside, leaving Labour a good majority.

• Feltham and Heston

  

  With minor boundary changes bolstering Labour's majority, it would take a large Tory swing for the Conservatives to win.

• Finchley and Golders Green

  

  A Labour seat by the narrowest majority, this is the number one Conservative Target Seat for the 2010 election.

• Gravesham

  

  Until 2005, Gravesham was the classic bellwether seat and it is one of Labour's top target seats in 2010.

• Greenwich and Woolwich

  

  A safe Labour seat, although previously held by the SDP. Their large majority should make this is a safe hold.

• Hackney North and Stoke Newington

  

  A strong 25% majority for Labour and Diane Abbott is expected to keep her seat.

• Hackney South and Shoreditch

  

  A safe Labour seat with the Lib Dems and Conservatives poorly thought of after a difficult time in control of Hackney council.

• Hammersmith

  

  One of the key battlegrounds in London. Boundary changes have given Labour the advantage.

• Hampstead and Kilburn

  

  A closely-fought seat, which has been brought even closer by major boundary changes. Could go one of three ways.

• Harrow East

  

  A seat that the Tories hope to take from Tony McNulty. But the wild card will be how Independent candidate Tim Briggs polls.

• Harrow West

  

  A decent 19% majority for Labour, but the Conservatives believe they have an outside chance of winning Harrow West.

• Hayes and Harlington

  

  A safe Labour seat which is not expected to change in 2010.

• Holborn and St Pancras

  

  Traditionally a safe Labour seat, but gentrification has seen the Liberal Democrats and Greens gain support.

• Hendon

  

  A fairly small Labour majority last time round and is a seat that the Tories believe they can take in 2010.

• Hornchurch and Upminster

  

  The Conservatives currently hold the seat with a 17% majority, but it is a target for Labour at the upcoming election.

• Hornsey and Wood Green

  

  Previously seen as a safe Labour seat with a majority of over 20,000, the Lib Dems took the seat last time around.

• Ilford North

  

  Traditionally a Conservative seat, Labour won it in 1997 and 2001 - and are targetting winning it back this year.

• Ilford South

  

  Previously considered a bellwether seat, it is now a solid Labour constituency.

• Islington North

  

  One of the strongest Labour seats in London, having been held by the party for almost 80 years.

• Islington South and Finsbury

  

  Labour edged the Lib Dems last time in Tony Blair's former residence and it is a seat that Nick Clegg wants.

• Kensington

  

  A new consituency after major boundary changes, Sir Malcolm Rifkind will contest the traditionally Conservative seat.

• Kingston and Surbiton

  

  Ed Davey has built up a substantial majority since winning the seat and is strong favourite to hold at the 2010 election.

• Lewisham Deptford

  

  A strong Labour seat, although significant for the Green Party, whose 11% showing was only 400 votes short of the Conservatives.

• Lewisham East

  

  A traditionally-strong Labour seat and the boundary changes are expected to strengthen their support.

• Lewisham West and Penge

  

  A new seat, consisting of wards from Lewisham and Bromley. The seat has become safe for Labour.

• Leyton and Wanstead

  

  A very safe Labour seat, despite Labour's lead slipping by 12% in the last election.

• Luton South

  

  Luton South is a true bellwether seat, swinging with the government. TV personality Esther Rantzen is standing as an Independent.

• Mitcham and Morden

  

  Once a Tory seat, it has been solidly Labour since 1997 and they enjoyed a massive 31% majority.

• Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

  

  The wealthy middle-class area is solidly Conservative and the boundary changes make it even safer for the Tories.

• Old Bexley and Sidcup

  

  A safe Conservative seat, James Brokenshire MP is standing after his Hornchurch seat is being abandoned.

• Orpington

  

  The largest seat in London, it has been mainly a Conservative seat, although in 2001, their majority was just 269.

• Putney

  

  The Conservatives won this seat from Labour in the 2005 election with a 5% majority and this is one that Labour really want back.

• Poplar and Limehouse

  

  A surprise Conservative target seat, in a traditionally Labour area. George Galloway could potentially split the Labour vote.

• Richmond Park

  

  Part of the a Liberal Democrat area in South West London, they hold a small majority over the Conservatives.

• Romford

  

  A solid Conservative seat, thanks to the popular Andrew Rosindell, who has built up a healthy majority.

• Streatham

  

  Previously a very safe Conservative seat, this has slipped away to Labour.

• Sutton and Cheam

  

  A Lib Dem seat for 13 years, in the wedge of yellow support in SW London.

• Tooting

  

  Part of the traditionally Tory area around Wandsworth, the Conservative party are targetting a return to this seat.

• Tottenham

  

  Tottenham has been a Labour seat for 75 years and remains a solid area for Gordon Brown's party.

• Twickenham

  

  A seat held by Vince Cable, the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, his majority has increased each election since 1997.

• Uxbridge and South Ruislip

  

  Held by the Conservatives since 1970, but often tightly-fought, the boundary changes have made it a Labour target.

• Vauxhall

  

  A Labour seat since its creation 60 years ago, Kate Hoey holds a 25% majority in this inner-city seat.

• Walthamstow

  

  A safe Labour seat, although their selection of a parliamentary candidate from an all-female list has drawn some controversy.

• West Ham

  

  A safe Labour seat, although Respect gained second place in the 2005 election.

• Westminster North

  

  Major boundary changes separate Westminster North from Regent's Park and halves the Labour majority.

• Wimbledon

  

  Historically a Conservative stronghold, it has been marginal between Labour and the Conservatives since 1997.