Croydon South (UK Parliament constituency)

Information about Croydon South (UK Parliament constituency)

For the distinct constituency called Croydon South until 1974, see .


Croydon South
Borough constituency
Croydon South shown within Greater London
Created:1918, 1955
MP:Richard Ottaway
Party:Conservative
Type:House of Commons
County:Greater London
EP constituency:London
Croydon South is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, covering the south west of the London Borough of Croydon. Until 1974, most of the area was in the East Surrey constituency, with a constituency also called Croydon South covering the completely distinct area now occupied by Croydon Central constituency.

It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. The current MP is Conservative Richard Ottaway, who in 1992 replaced William Clark, later Baron Clark of Kempston, who had held the seat from its creation in 1974.

Boundaries

Boundary review

Following their review of parliamentary representation in South London, the Boundary Commission for England has made minor changes to the three existing Croydon seats. The electoral wards used in the modified South division are:
  • Coulsdon East, Coulsdon West, Croham, Kenley, Purley, Sanderstead, Selsdon and Ballards and Waddon.

Members of Parliament

Election results

General Election 2005: Croydon South
Party Candidate Votes % %
Conservative PartyRichard Ottaway25,32051.8+2.6
Labour PartyPaul Smith11,79224.1+2.6
Liberal DemocratsSandra Lawman10,04920.6-5.8
James Feisenberger1,0542.2+2.3
VeritasGraham Dare4971.00.0
The People's Choice! Exclusively For AllMark Samuel1850.4+1.0
Majority13,52827.7+0.4
Turnout48,89763.6
Conservative Party holdSwing4.2


General Election 2001: Croydon South
Party Candidate Votes % %
Conservative PartyRichard Ottaway22,16949.2+1.9
Labour PartyGerry Ryan13,47229.9+1.9
Liberal DemocratsAnna-Nicolett Gallop8,22618.3+4.6
Kathleen Garner9982.2-2.9
People's ChoiceMark Samuel1950.4+1.6
Majority8,69719.3N/A
Turnout45,06061.4
Conservative Party holdSwing

See also

References

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ConservativeBeckenham • Bexleyheath and Crayford • Bromley and Chislehurst • Chingford and Woodford Green • Chipping Barnet • Cities of London and Westminster • Croydon Central • Croydon South • Enfield Southgate • Hammersmith and Fulham • Hornchurch • Ilford North • Kensington and Chelsea • Old Bexley and Sidcup • Orpington • Putney • Romford • Ruislip-Northwood • Upminster • Uxbridge • Wimbledon
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RespectBethnal Green and Bow
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