Eltham and Chislehurst Labour MP re-elected after 27 years of service

With a majority in Eltham and Chislehurst, Clive Efford of the Labour Party will continue serving as the constituency's MP.

Clive Efford is the Labour MP for Eltham and Chislehurst, and has been an MP continually since May 1, 1997.

The total turnout for this election in Eltham and Chislehurst was 61.4 per cent, and Mr Efford received 20,069 votes.

Mr Efford, who raised his family in Eltham, served as a Councillor for the Eltham Well Hall Ward starting in 1986 before becoming an MP in 1997.

Prior to his political career, he held various jobs, including youth worker, business owner, and licensed black cab driver.

Volunteers began counting the votes at 10pm yesterday (Thursday, July 4) when the polls closed.

Who were the candidates in Eltham and Chislehurst?

Liberal Democrats – Ulysse Abbate

Independent – Dr John Courtneidge

The Conservative Party – Charlie Davis

Labour Party – Clive Efford

The Green Party – Sam Gabriel

Independent – Christian Hacking

Reform UK – Mark George

Workers Party – Sean Ellis Stewart

Independent – Arnold Tarling

A breakdown of results

Liberal Democrats – 2,423

Independent (Courtneidge) - 91

The Conservative Party – 11,640

Labour Party – 20,069

The Green Party – 3,079

Independent (Hacking) – 173

Reform UK – 7,428

Workers Party – 356

Independent (Tarling) - 307