Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
Ben Coleman
Labour PartyBen Coleman is the Labour MP for Chelsea and Fulham, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Report Stage, after proceedings had been interrupted on 13 June when an objection was raised. The debate excerpts do not reveal the substantive content of New Clause 16.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop eating and drinking. The amendment would close a potential loophole where a person who is not otherwise terminally ill could meet the bill's eligibility criteria by voluntarily starving themselves.
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A marginal seat — won by just 152 votes (0.3%) in 2024. Covers Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea. Population 120,351, notably young (median age 34 vs 41 nationally), highly educated (61% degree-holders). Recorded crime is 69% above the national average. Median income £43K (above average), 8,480 businesses.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£43,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£140,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
8,480
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
47
22 primary, 8 secondary, 17 other
Total Income Tax▼
£3,160m
from 68,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£5,350
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£46,700
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
56.7
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
81.9%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 citys — 122,568 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
35 councillors across 13 wards · Last elections: May 2022
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Riverside | Conservative and Unionist Party | Gerard Hargreaves | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Laura Suzanne Burns | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sonia Elizabeth Zvedeniuk | May 2022 | |
| Fulham Reach | Labour Party | Lucy Caroline Richardson | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Nikolaos Souslous | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Omid Miri | May 2022 | |
| Fulham Town | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andrew Dinsmore | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Victoria Brocklebank-Fowler | May 2022 | |
| Lillie | Labour Party | Ben Coleman | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Sharon Holder | May 2022 | |
| Munster | Conservative and Unionist Party | Adronie Alford | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Alex Karmel | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Dominic Stanton | May 2022 | |
| Palace Hurlingham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Aliya Afzal-Khan | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Amanda Lloyd-Harris | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jackie Borland | May 2022 | |
| Parsons Green Sandford | Conservative and Unionist Party | Adrian Pascu-Tulbure | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jose Afonso | May 2022 | |
| Redcliffe | Conservative and Unionist Party | Marie-Therese Rossi | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sidney Yankson | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tom Bennett | May 2022 | |
| Royal Hospital | Conservative and Unionist Party | Cem Kemahli | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Elizabeth Campbell | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Emma Will | May 2022 | |
| Sands End | Labour Party | Ann Pauline May Rosenberg | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Ashok Patel | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Paul Alexander | May 2022 | |
| Stanley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Josh Rendall | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Kim Taylor-Smith | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Will Pascall | May 2022 | |
| Walham Green | Labour Party | Genevieve Nwaogbe | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Trey Campbell-Simon | May 2022 | |
| West Kensington | Labour Party | Daryl Jane Eleanor Brown | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Florian Chevoppe-Verdier | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Sally Taylor | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 18,556 | 39.4% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 18,404 | 39.1% |
| LD | 3,611 | 7.7% | |
| Ref | 3,144 | 6.7% | |
| Green | 2,798 | 5.9% | |
| WPB | 538 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 65 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 23,345 | 49.9% |
| LD | 12,104 | 25.9% | |
| Lab | 10,872 | 23.2% | |
| Ind | 500 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 22,179 | 52.6% |
| Lab | 13,991 | 33.2% | |
| LD | 4,627 | 11.0% | |
| Green | 807 | 1.9% | |
| Ind | 524 | 1.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,322 | 63.0% |
| Lab | 9,300 | 23.1% | |
| LD | 2,091 | 5.2% | |
| Ind | 2,039 | 5.1% | |
| Green | 1,474 | 3.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 24,093 | 60.5% |
| Lab | 7,371 | 18.5% | |
| LD | 6,473 | 16.2% | |
| Green | 671 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 478 | 1.2% | |
| Ind | 388 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 196 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 169 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 17 | 0.0% |
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The ONS reports that housing affordability has improved nationally in 2025, with earnings growing faster than house prices. However, London and Kensington and Chelsea remain severely unaffordable, with the latter showing the worst affordability ratio (25.2) across the entire UK.
Nationwide Building Society's analysis reveals that affordability for first-time buyers has improved in most UK local authorities over the past year. The article notes that Hammersmith and Fulham (which includes the Chelsea and Fulham constituency) is among the top 10 London boroughs showing the biggest improvement in housing affordability for first-time buyers.
Albert Bridge, connecting Battersea with Chelsea, will remain closed to vehicular traffic until 2027 due to structural damage discovered during repairs. Kensington and Chelsea Council is undertaking £8.5 million in repairs to fix cracked cast iron components and stabilize the bridge's structural joints, though pedestrian and cycling access continues.
A Co-op franchise on Uxbridge Road in Shepherd's Bush (Hammersmith and Fulham) has had its alcohol licence suspended for three months following breaches including late-night cash sales and absence of a personal licence holder. The decision came after Trading Standards and Met Police sought licence revocation, though the council's licensing sub-committee opted for suspension instead amid allegations of administrative errors and procedural failings by the local authority.
Transport for London is trialling new radar-based speed cameras at up to 10 sites across London, including one in Hammersmith and Fulham. The trial aims to modernise safety enforcement, with the new technology offering improved detection and image quality to reduce speeding-related collisions.
Bianca Jagger and local councillor Linda Wade are objecting to a gambling arcade's plans to relocate to a larger, more visible site on Earl's Court Road in West London, operating 24/7. The objections cite concerns about increased visibility, saturation of betting venues in the area, and negative impacts on local residents and vulnerable populations.
A 19-year-old serial offender from Feltham has admitted to armed robberies targeting celebrities and wealthy individuals across West London, including attacks on TV presenter Aled Jones and Bridgerton actress Genevieve Chenneour. The case highlights serious crime issues in affluent areas of Chelsea and Fulham, with the judge criticizing delays in prosecution and noting the psychological impact on victims considering leaving London.
Imperial College London hosted a major conference on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) bringing together global scientists, policymakers, and civil society leaders to examine evidence and identify policy responses. Chelsea and Fulham MP Ben Coleman participated in a panel discussion, emphasizing the importance of affordability and equity in making healthy food accessible to less privileged communities.
The article examines new residential PEEP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan) regulations coming into force on 6 April 2025, which require landlords to identify and support residents with disabilities or vulnerabilities in high-rise buildings. The reform stems directly from the Grenfell Tower inquiry's finding that 21 fire victims with known vulnerabilities were not properly identified or supported, with the Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation failing to adequately record resident disabilities despite being informed of them.
A 19-year-old serial robber from south London has pleaded guilty to attempted robbery with a machete in Bayswater, part of a pattern of violent crimes targeting wealthy areas including west London locations. The case highlights serious delays in the justice system, with a judge criticizing the CPS and Metropolitan Police for taking over two years to bring charges despite CCTV evidence.
Albert Bridge in Chelsea and Fulham is closing for up to a year for repairs costing £8.5m due to structural damage from motor traffic wear. The closure reflects a broader crisis affecting London's aging bridge infrastructure, with councils struggling to fund maintenance as many were transferred to borough control in 1986.
A 19-year-old serial thief from Feltham, Zacariah Boulares, has pleaded guilty to attempted robbery with a machete in west London (Bayswater) and faces jail sentencing in June. The case involves high-profile victims including TV presenter Aled Jones and Bridgerton actress Genevieve Chenneour, with incidents occurring in affluent west London areas including Kensington High Street and Chiswick High Road.
Kensington and Chelsea council has approved an £8.5 million repair plan to reopen Albert Bridge within 12 months following its closure in February due to structural damage. The council has emphasized its swift and decisive approach, contrasting with the prolonged Hammersmith Bridge closure, and plans comprehensive repairs plus preventative measures to avoid future incidents.
A 19-year-old from south London admitted to attempted robbery with a machete in Bayswater in August 2023, targeting a TV presenter's Rolex watch. The case is part of a pattern of violent street crimes affecting wealthy areas of west London, including incidents in Kensington and Chelsea.
Official ONS data shows England's housing affordability has improved to its best level since 2015, with the median home costing 7.6 times average earnings, down from a 2021 peak of 9.1. However, Kensington and Chelsea remains the least affordable area in the country at 25.2 times earnings, though this has declined from 44 in 2018, and experts warn that geopolitical factors and weak housebuilding recovery threaten future affordability gains.
Kensington and Chelsea Council, which shares IT systems with Hammersmith and Fulham Council, has revealed that residents affected by a November 2025 cyber attack may not be notified of stolen data until summer 2026. The council is also recovering from service disruptions, including council tax collection delays, which have now resumed with backdated bills causing financial strain on residents.
ONS data shows housing affordability improved marginally in 2025 as wage growth outpaced house price rises, with England's price-to-earnings ratio falling to 7.6 from 7.8. Kensington and Chelsea remains the least affordable local authority in England and Wales at 25.2, though it has improved from 28.2 in 2024, reflecting lower average house prices in the area.
A headteacher at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School in Kensington and Chelsea has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being found to have misused the school credit card for personal expenses totalling over £56,000, with poor record-keeping on safeguarding and staff documents. The disciplinary panel found him to have acted dishonestly and with a lack of integrity, though he repaid some £9,870 during the investigation.
A headteacher at Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School in Kensington and Chelsea was struck off after spending over £56,000 on personal items using the school's credit card between 2020-2023, including Amazon purchases and train fares. The misconduct panel found he acted dishonestly and with lack of integrity, leading to his indefinite ban from teaching.
New property market data shows house prices in London commuter towns have surged while prices in former work-from-home hotspots have declined, reflecting a shift back to office-based work. Notably, central London constituencies including Kensington and Chelsea have experienced significant property value losses, with homes shedding over £145,000 in the past year despite remaining expensive.
London house prices have fallen for six consecutive months at the fastest pace in nearly two years, with average prices dropping 1.7% to £556,000, while the rest of the UK sees growth. The decline is particularly acute in expensive boroughs including Kensington and Chelsea, driven by affordability constraints, higher mortgage rates, and economic weakness including elevated unemployment and weak rental growth.
The government has reformed local authority funding formulas, creating significant winners and losers across England. Chelsea and Fulham's council (Hammersmith & Fulham) is among six inner London boroughs facing severe funding cuts and is permitted unlimited council tax rises from 2027/28 onwards, though residents may face service cuts before then.
Residents of Guinness Trust Buildings on Cadogan Street in Chelsea report a persistent rat infestation lasting over 11 years, with large burrows appearing despite previous pest control efforts. The housing association has conducted drain work and maintains traps, but residents believe the underlying cause remains unaddressed and the problem is recurring.
Kensington and Chelsea Council must decide how to fund an estimated £8.5m repair of Albert Bridge, which has been closed to traffic since February due to cracks discovered in its cast-iron components. The council is seeking contributions from Transport for London and the Department for Transport, but faces uncertainty over funding timelines while maintaining expensive emergency mitigations and aiming to reopen the historic bridge as soon as possible.
Over 200 children and 100+ researchers, clinicians, and parents gathered at Chelsea Football Club for an event organised by Imperial College London and West London Children's Healthcare to discuss child health research priorities and involve young people in shaping NHS services. Ben Coleman, MP for Chelsea and Fulham, participated in a panel discussion endorsing the collaboration between researchers and the NHS.
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