Lab held for 5 consecutive elections.
Diane Abbott
IndependentThe Rt Hon Ms Diane Abbott is the Independent MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, and has been an MP continually since 11 June 1987.
MPs voted on a Conservative proposal (New Clause 19) to require the government to review raising the digital age of consent for social media data processing from 13 to 16, rather than implementing the change directly. The Liberal Democrats had a separate clause (New Clause 1) that would have made the change immediately, but the Conservatives argued a review was needed first to address implementation challenges like age verification.
MPs voted on whether to raise the age at which children can consent to social media platforms processing their personal data from 13 to 16, as part of the Data (Use and Access) Bill. The government opposed the amendment, preferring a more comprehensive approach rather than piecemeal changes.
MPs voted on whether to reject a Lords amendment to the Victims and Courts Bill that would have created a new statutory duty on the government to notify victims and help them apply to compensation schemes out of time. The government argued the duty was duplicative and confusing, preferring to develop their own approach; the opposition said the Lords change would strengthen victims' rights.
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Positive coverage
“Diane Abbott | Biography & Facts - Britannica” — Britannica
“‘It’s disgusting’: Diane Abbott’s Hackney constituents react to Labour ‘election ban’ - The Independent” — The Independent
Critical coverage
“Hackney North and Stoke Newington voters: tell us which issues will decide this election - The Guardian” — The Guardian
A safe Lab seat, won with 59% of the vote in 2024. Centred on Hackney. Population 106,857, notably young (median age 32 vs 41 nationally), highly educated (50% degree-holders). 6,465 businesses.
Diane Abbott | Biography & Facts - Britannica
Britannica · 22 Feb 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£32,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£50,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
6,465
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
56
24 primary, 6 secondary, 26 other
Total Income Tax▼
£512m
from 50,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,640
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£10,200
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▼
49.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
69.0%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city — 115,253 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
21 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: Sept 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cazenove | Labour Party | Patrick Pinkerton | Jul 2024 |
| Clissold | Labour Party | Fliss Premru | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Frank Baffour | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Sade Etti | May 2022 | |
| Hackney Downs | Green Party of England and Wales | Alastair Binnie-Lubbock | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Michael Desmond | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Sem Moema | May 2022 | |
| Kings Park | Labour Party | Ali Sadek | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Lynne Troughton | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Sharon Patrick | May 2022 | |
| Leabridge | Labour Party | Deniz Oguzkanli | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Ian Rathbone | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Margaret Gordon | May 2022 | |
| Shacklewell | Labour Party | Ifraah Samatar | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Richard David Lufkin | May 2022 | |
| Springfield | Conservative and Unionist Party | Michael Levy | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Shaul Krautwirt | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Simche Steinberger | May 2022 | |
| Stamford Hill West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Benzion Papier | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Hershy Lisser | May 2022 | |
| Stoke Newington | Green Party of England and Wales | Liam Davis | Sept 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 24,355 | 59.5% |
| Green | 9,275 | 22.6% | |
| Con | 3,457 | 8.4% | |
| LD | 1,562 | 3.8% | |
| Ref | 1,283 | 3.1% | |
| Ind | 621 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 224 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 182 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 39,972 | 70.3% |
Won 2024 GE | Con | 6,784 | 11.9% |
| Green | 4,989 | 8.8% | |
| LD | 4,283 | 7.5% | |
| Ind | 609 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 151 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 76 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 42,265 | 75.1% |
| Con | 7,126 | 12.7% | |
| LD | 3,817 | 6.8% | |
| Green | 2,606 | 4.6% | |
| Ind | 222 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 203 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 59 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 31,357 | 62.9% |
| Con | 7,349 | 14.7% | |
| Green | 7,281 | 14.6% | |
| LD | 2,492 | 5.0% | |
| Ind | 1,085 | 2.2% | |
| Ind | 221 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 102 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 25,553 | 55.0% |
| LD | 11,092 | 23.9% | |
| Con | 6,759 | 14.6% | |
| Green | 2,133 | 4.6% | |
| Ind | 299 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 258 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 182 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 96 | 0.2% | |
| Ind | 61 | 0.1% | |
| Ind | 28 | 0.1% |
Diane Abbott appeared in 1 national article across 2 topics (8 Apr 2026 – 8 Apr 2026)
Mixed (+0.10)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Accuses the government of hypocrisy and war support, representing the left-wing critique that slightly damages the government's reputation for restraint.
4 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
This is a biographical article about Diane Abbott, the current MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, covering her historic election as the first Black female MP in 1987 and her subsequent parliamentary career spanning shadow ministerial roles. The article highlights her work on human rights, civil liberties, and social issues, establishing her as a prominent and long-serving representative for the constituency.
The article reports that scrapping the two-child benefit cap will benefit over 260,000 children across London, with Hackney North and Stoke Newington most severely impacted at 10,900 children (42% of the constituency's child population). This policy change by the Labour government is presented positively as lifting hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty.
The article reports that Hackney North and Stoke Newington has the highest proportion of children impacted by the two-child benefit cap in Great Britain, with 10,900 children (42% of all children in the constituency) affected. The analysis comes as Rachel Reeves prepares to remove this controversial Conservative policy in the Autumn budget.
A senior aide to PM Keir Starmer resigned after offensive sexual messages about Diane Abbott, the MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, surfaced from eight years ago. The incident highlights ongoing misogynistic abuse faced by Abbott throughout her parliamentary career, with the PM's office condemning the messages as unacceptable.
Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP Diane Abbott voted against the government's welfare reform bill on moral grounds, joining 48 other Labour rebels, while her constituency colleague Meg Hillier voted in favour after securing concessions. The bill, which includes cuts to disability benefits, passed by a majority of 75 despite significant internal Labour party divisions.
The BBC reports on how MPs voted on welfare system reforms, with 49 Labour MPs voting against their government despite ministerial concessions. The bill passed with a majority of 75 votes, and the article invites readers to check how their specific MP voted.
Diane Abbott retained her seat as MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington with 23,355 votes in Labour's landslide election victory. Her win marks her 10th consecutive election victory and comes after a period of controversy regarding her suspension and reinstatement by the Labour Party.
The Guardian announces a reporting series from Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency, inviting voters to share concerns ahead of the general election. The article highlights ongoing tension between MP Diane Abbott and Labour leadership after a deal for her retirement broke down, with Abbott now committed to standing again.
Constituents of Hackney North and Stoke Newington express significant anger and frustration at Labour's decision to restore Diane Abbott's whip but prevent her from standing as a Labour candidate in the upcoming election. Many voters feel the party has treated their long-serving MP unfairly, though some remain committed to voting Labour to remove the Conservative government.
Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituents are expressing strong disapproval of Labour's treatment of MP Diane Abbott following uncertainty over whether she will be allowed to stand as a candidate in the 4 July general election. Some long-term Labour voters, including a 78-year-old who has voted Labour for 60 years, are threatening to abstain or switch parties in protest, though others remain committed to voting Labour despite their support for Abbott.
The article explains the 2023 UK parliamentary constituency boundary review, which will redraw electoral maps to reflect population changes since 2010. Hackney North and Stoke Newington will be split into three successor constituencies, with the majority of the current constituency retaining the same name, though the current MP will need to decide whether to seek selection in a new seat.
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