Leeds South

Hilary Benn · Labour Party

Yorkshire and The Humber, England

: 75,953

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Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Leeds Central.

One of the youngest constituencies — median age 32.

MP News Approval i

+22

Based on 19 articles from the last 90 days

Current Member of Parliament

Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour Party

The Rt Hon Hilary Benn is the Labour MP for Leeds South, and has been an MP continually since 10 June 1999. He currently holds the Government post of Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

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Voting at a Glance

MP in the News

Coverage of Leeds South has been mixed for Hilary across 40 recent articles.

Positive coverage

MP’s Notebook: Renters’ Rights and Leasehold Reform - South Leeds LifeSouth Leeds Life

PSNI chief - 'There seems to be an acceptance around misogyny'The Impartial Reporter

Critical coverage

Westminster denounced over gutting of north of Ireland voluntary sectorThe Canary

William 'Mo' Courtney secures High Court permission to challenge scope of Pat Finucane inquiryThe Irish News

A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Centred on Leeds. Population 124,649, notably young (median age 32 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 152% above the national average. Median income £25K (below average).

Latest News

MP's Notebook: The Gulf, new towns, health centres and books - South Leeds Life

South Leeds Life · 2 Apr 2026

2024 General Election

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