Constituencies
| Constituency | Electorate | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea and Fulham | 67,110 | Greg Hands† |
| Chingford and Woodford Green | 65,393 | Sir Iain Duncan Smith† |
| Chipping Barnet | 79,960 | Theresa Villiers† |
| Cities of London and Westminster | 63,700 | Nickie Aiken† |
How many constituencies are there in London?
There are 73 constituencies in London, some of these span across more than one borough.
Which constituency is the City of London in?
Constituency profile
The Cities of London and Westminster seat contains the two historical centres of the capital. The City of London is an international financial centre – while Westminster, home to the Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Whitehall and 10 Downing Street, represents Britain’s political centre.
How many UK constituencies are there?
The Parliament of the United Kingdom currently has 650 parliamentary constituencies across the constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), each electing a single member of parliament (MP) to the House of Commons by the plurality (first past the post) voting system, ordinarily every five years
How many constituencies are there in Westminster?
The City of Westminster is covered by two parliamentary constituencies:.
What are the names of the 6 districts of London?
London Districts
- Harrow.
- Romford.
- West End.
- Croydon.
- Bromley.
- Sutton.
- Hounslow.
- Ealing.
Where do MPs live in London?
| Portcullis House | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°30′05″N 0°07′30″W |
| Current tenants | Parliament of the United Kingdom Westminster Station |
| Construction started | 1992 |
Is London divided in districts?
The London boroughs are the 32 local authority districts that together with the City of London make up the administrative area of Greater London; each is governed by a London borough council.
What is your constituency?
A constituent is a voting member of a community or organization and has the power to appoint or elect. A constituency is all of the constituents of a representative. Constituents also have the power to remove their representative from the position to which they have appointed him or her.
Is London divided into districts?
It is organised into 33 local government districts: the 32 London boroughs and the City of London.
Does the City of London have an MP?
The city was represented by four MPs until 1885, when this was cut to two, and in 1950 the constituency was abolished.
What are the constituent parts of the UK?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), since 1922, comprises four constituent countries: England, Scotland, and Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain), as well as Northern Ireland (variously described as a country, province or region).
How many London constituencies are conservative?
The Conservative Party currently holds 20 seats out of 73 in Greater London.
How many constituencies are there in Croydon?
There are 3 Members of Parliament representing the parliamentary constituencies of Croydon South, Croydon North and Croydon Central.
Which constituency is Paddington in?
Paddington (UK Parliament constituency)
| Paddington | |
|---|---|
| Number of members | one |
| Replaced by | Westminster North and City of London and Westminster South |
| Created from | Paddington North and Paddington South |
How many London MPs are there?
London has 73 MPs. They are all listed below with contact details.
What is the nicest part of London?
Where Are The Best Places to Live in London?
- Bethnal Green.
- Clapham.
- Greenwich.
- Brixton.
- Kensington And Chelsea.
- Notting Hill.
- Westminster. Westminster is at the heart of political life in the United Kingdom.
- Mayfair. Mayfair is perhaps the only part of London considered more affluent than Kensington and Chelsea.
What is the biggest borough in London?
Interesting Borough Facts
- Bromley is the largest London borough by area.
- Half of the borough is covered by green belt countryside, the largest area of green space in London.
- Biggin Hill aerodrome in Bromley was the main aerodrome for RAF pilots in the Battle of Britain, 1940.
What’s the best place to live in London?
Below we have reviewed 13 of the most highly-ranked areas in London for families.
- Isle of Dogs. It’s not actually an island, but this area in East London is situated in a large meander on the River Thames.
- Belgravia.
- Blackheath.
- East Finchley.
- Notting Hill.
- Fulham.
- Richmond.
- Kensington.
What is the salary of a MP?
The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020
| Feature | New entitlement as per Ordinances (in Rs per month) | |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | 70,000 | |
| Constituency allowance | 49,000 | |
| Office expense allowance | 54,000 | |
| Of which | Office expenses | 14,000 |
Do British MPs pay tax?
All MPs have to complete a Self Assessment tax return. Most employees do not need to use Self Assessment to complete tax returns. This is because Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and other tax-deduction systems collect the tax which is due or give the right allowances and reliefs.