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Islington North (UK Parliament constituency)

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Islington North is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.

Boundaries

The seat covers the northern half of the London Borough of Islington which includes the areas of Holloway, Archway and Tufnell Park.

Members of Parliament

The seat has been held for Labour by Jeremy Corbyn since 1983.

Election results

General Election 2005: Islington North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Jeremy Corbyn 16,118 51.2 −10.7
Liberal Democrats Laura Willoughby 9,402 29.9 +10.9
Conservative Nicola Talbot 3,740 11.9 +1.1
Green Jon Nott 2,234 7.1 +0.9
Majority 6,716 21.3
Turnout 31,494 53.9 +5.1
Labour hold Swing -10.8
General Election 2001: Islington North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Jeremy Corbyn 18,699 61.9 −7.4
Liberal Democrats Laura Willoughby 5,741 19.0 +5.4
Conservative Neil Rands 3,249 10.8 −2.2
Green Chris Ashby 1,876 6.2 +2.0
Socialist Labour Stephen Cook 512 1.7 N/A
Reform 2000 Party Hassan 139 0.5 N/A
Majority 12,958 42.9
Turnout 30,216 48.8 −13.7
Labour hold Swing

See also