# Bexleyheath and Crayford (UK Parliament constituency)

Bexleyheath and Crayford is a constituency in Greater London to be represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament by Daniel Francis following his victory in the 2024 general election for the Labour Party..
It was created in 1997 from parts of the former seats of Bexleyheath and Erith and Crayford.

## Boundaries

1997–2010: The London Borough of Bexley wards of Barnehurst, Barnehurst North, Bostall, Brampton, Christchurch, Crayford, North End, St Michael's, and Upton.
2010–2024: The London Borough of Bexley wards of Barnehurst, Brampton, Christchurch, Colyers, Crayford, Danson Park, North End, and St Michael's.
2024–present: The London Borough of Bexley wards of Barnehurst; Bexleyheath; Crayford; Crook Log; Northumberland Heath; Slade Green & Northend; West Heath.
    The revised contents take into account the local government boundary review for Bexley which became effective in May 2018. Boundaries were extended northwards, gaining parts of Erith and Thamesmead, offset by westernmost areas being transferred to Old Bexley and Sidcup.

## Constituency profile

Most of the seat consists of suburbs developed in the 20th century. There are four railway stations and many residents use these to commute to Central London. Bexleyheath is a large shopping and entertainment centre for the wider London Borough of Bexley.
Residents' health and wealth are in line with UK averages.

## Members of Parliament

See Bexley, Bexleyheath and Erith and Crayford for related results from 1955 to 1997.
| Election | Member | Party |
| 1997 | Nigel Beard | Labour |
| 2005 | David Evennett | Conservative |
| 2024 | Daniel Francis | Labour |

## Election results
### Elections in the 2020s

General election 2024: Bexleyheath and Crayford :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | Daniel Francis | 15,717 | 36.2 | +7.2 |
| | Conservative | Mark Brooks | 13,603 | 31.3 | –29.5 |
| | Reform UK | Tom Bright | 9,861 | 22.7 | +21.8 |
| | Liberal Democrats | David McBride | 2,204 | 5.1 | —0.9 |
| | Green | George Edgar | 2,076 | 4.8 | +2.5 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 2,114 | 4.9 | N/A |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 43,461 | 62.6 | –5.0 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 69,470 | | |
| | Labour gain from Conservative | Labour gain from Conservative | Swing | 18.4 | |

### Elections in the 2010s

2019 notional result :
| Party | Party | Vote | % |
| | Conservative | 28,750 | 60.8 |
| | Labour | 13,712 | 29.0 |
| | Liberal Democrats | 2,832 | 6.0 |
| | Green | 1,070 | 2.3 |
| | Others | 520 | 1.1 |
| | Brexit Party | 416 | 0.9 |
| Turnout | Turnout | 47,300 | 67.6 |
| Electorate | Electorate | 69,948 |
General election 2019: Bexleyheath and Crayford :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Conservative | David Evennett | 25,856 | 59.8 | +4.2 |
| | Labour | Anna Day | 12,753 | 29.5 | −6.0 |
| | Liberal Democrats | David McBride | 2,819 | 6.5 | +3.8 |
| | Green | Tony Ball | 1,298 | 3.0 | +1.7 |
| | English Democrat | Graham Moore | 520 | 1.2 | New |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 13,103 | 30.3 | +10.3 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 43,246 | 66.1 | −3.1 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 65,466 | | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | +5.1 | |
General election 2017: Bexleyheath and Crayford :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Conservative | David Evennett | 25,113 | 55.6 | +8.3 |
| | Labour | Stefano Borella | 16,040 | 35.5 | +9.3 |
| | UKIP | Mike Ferro | 1,944 | 4.3 | −16.7 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Simone Reynolds | 1,201 | 2.7 | −0.3 |
| | Green | Ivor Lobo | 601 | 1.3 | −0.9 |
| | BNP | Peter Finch | 290 | 0.6 | New |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 9,073 | 20.1 | −1.0 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 45,189 | 69.2 | +1.8 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 65,315 | | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | -0.65 | |
General election 2015: Bexleyheath and Crayford :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Conservative | David Evennett | 20,643 | 47.3 | −3.2 |
| | Labour | Stefano Borella | 11,451 | 26.2 | −0.3 |
| | UKIP | Chris Attard | 9,182 | 21.0 | +17.4 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Richard Davis | 1,308 | 3.0 | −9.7 |
| | Green | Stella Gardiner | 950 | 2.2 | +1.3 |
| | English Democrat | Maggi Young | 151 | 0.3 | −0.8 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 9,192 | 21.1 | −2.9 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 43,685 | 67.4 | +1.0 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 64,828 | | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | -1.4 | |
General election 2010: Bexleyheath and Crayford :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Conservative | David Evennett | 21,794 | 50.5 | +3.9 |
| | Labour | Howard Dawber | 11,450 | 26.5 | −7.7 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Karelia Scott | 5,502 | 12.7 | −0.4 |
| | BNP | Stephen James | 2,042 | 4.7 | +1.8 |
| | UKIP | John Dunford | 1,557 | 3.6 | +0.4 |
| | English Democrat | John Griffiths | 466 | 1.1 | New |
| | Green | Adrian Ross | 371 | 0.9 | New |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 10,344 | 24.0 | +13.3 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 43,182 | 66.4 | +1.8 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 65,015 | | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | +5.8 | |

### Elections in the 2000s

General election 2005: Bexleyheath and Crayford :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Conservative | David Evennett | 19,722 | 46.3 | +6.4 |
| | Labour | Nigel Beard | 15,171 | 35.6 | −8.0 |
| | Liberal Democrats | David Raval | 5,144 | 12.1 | +1.0 |
| | UKIP | John Dunford | 1,302 | 3.1 | +1.2 |
| | BNP | Jay Lee | 1,245 | 2.9 | −0.6 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 4,551 | 10.7 | N/A |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 42,584 | 65.5 | +2.0 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 65,023 | | |
| | Conservative gain from Labour | Conservative gain from Labour | Swing | +7.2 | |
General election 2001: Bexleyheath and Crayford :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | Nigel Beard | 17,593 | 43.6 | −1.9 |
| | Conservative | David Evennett | 16,121 | 39.9 | +1.5 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Nick O'Hare | 4,476 | 11.1 | −0.1 |
| | BNP | Colin Smith | 1,408 | 3.5 | +2.6 |
| | UKIP | John Dunford | 780 | 1.9 | +1.1 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 1,472 | 3.6 | −3.5 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 40,378 | 63.5 | −12.6 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 63,580 | | |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | -1.7 | |

### Elections in the 1990s

General election 1997: Bexleyheath and Crayford :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Labour | Nigel Beard | 21,942 | 45.5 | |
| | Conservative | David Evennett | 18,527 | 38.4 | |
| | Liberal Democrats | Francoise J. Montford | 5,391 | 11.2 | |
| | Referendum | Barrie R. Thomas | 1,551 | 3.2 | |
| | BNP | Pauline Smith | 429 | 0.9 | |
| | UKIP | W. Jenner | 383 | 0.8 | |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 3,415 | 7.1 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 48,223 | 76.1 | |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 63,373 | | |
| | Labour win (new seat) | Labour win (new seat) | Labour win (new seat) | Labour win (new seat) | Labour win (new seat) |