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Andrew Rosindell
Reform UKAndrew Rosindell is the Reform UK MP for Romford, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Romford has been mixed for Andrew across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“MPs cancel Easter” — AOL.com
“MP who defected to Reform sues local Tories for locking his office” — Daily Mail Online
Critical coverage
“Reform MP rightly locked out of office after defection, court rules” — BBC
“Tory turncoat who sued party for changing office locks suffers disaster in court” — Mirror
A marginal seat — won by just 1,463 votes (3.3%) in 2024. Centred on Havering. Population 114,965.
Photos show how Gallows Corner has changed as junction set to reopen in weeks
Essex Live · 8 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£31,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£40,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,260
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
35
23 primary, 6 secondary, 6 other
Total Income Tax▼
£405m
from 59,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,420
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£6,850
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▼
48.0
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
71.3%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 village, rural areas — 107,969 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
20 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: May 2022
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Atte Bower | Conservative and Unionist Party | Damian White | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | John Crowder | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Ray Best | May 2022 | |
| Hylands Harrow Lodge | Conservative and Unionist Party | Christine Smith | May 2022 |
| Hornchurch Residents Association | James Thomas Glass | May 2022 | |
| Hornchurch Residents Association | John Charles Wood | May 2022 | |
| Marshalls Rise Park | Conservative and Unionist Party | Osman Dervish | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Philippa Crowder | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Robby Misir | May 2022 | |
| Mawneys | Conservative and Unionist Party | Carol Smith | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Dilip Patel | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jason Frost | May 2022 | |
| Rush Green Crowlands | Conservative and Unionist Party | Robert Benham | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Timothy Ryan | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Viddy Persaud | May 2022 | |
| St Albans | Labour Party | Jane Elizabeth Keane | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Judith Holt | May 2022 | |
| St Edwards | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Andrew Taylor | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Joshua Chapman | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Nisha Patel | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 15,339 | 34.8% |
| Lab | 13,876 | 31.5% | |
| Ref | 9,624 | 21.9% | |
| Green | 2,220 | 5.0% | |
| LD | 1,895 | 4.3% | |
| WPB | 898 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 195 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 30,494 | 64.6% |
| Lab | 12,601 | 26.7% | |
| LD | 2,708 | 5.7% | |
| Green | 1,428 | 3.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 29,671 | 59.4% |
| Lab | 15,893 | 31.8% | |
| Ind | 2,350 | 4.7% | |
| LD | 1,215 | 2.4% | |
| Green | 815 | 1.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,067 | 51.0% |
| Ind | 11,208 | 22.8% | |
| Lab | 10,268 | 20.9% | |
| LD | 1,413 | 2.9% | |
| Green | 1,222 | 2.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 26,031 | 56.0% |
| Lab | 9,077 | 19.5% | |
| LD | 5,572 | 12.0% | |
| Ind | 2,438 | 5.3% | |
| Ind | 2,050 | 4.4% | |
| Ind | 603 | 1.3% | |
| Green | 447 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 151 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 112 | 0.2% |
Andrew Rosindell has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
14 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Gallows Corner Roundabout in Romford is nearing completion after months of delays and traffic disruption, with TfL aiming to reopen it by the end of the month. The prolonged closure has caused significant congestion and business impact, leading residents to petition for accountability regarding the disruption.
Andrew Rosindell, the Reform MP for Romford, lost a High Court battle against the Romford Conservative Association over access to his constituency office at Margaret Thatcher House. He was locked out after defecting from the Conservative Party to Reform in January and ordered to pay £23,000 in legal costs; the judge ruled his claim was intrinsically weak and he had no right to continued access after leaving the party.
A crash on the M25 anticlockwise near junction 28 (A12) has closed three lanes and caused severe delays affecting drivers heading back to Romford at junction 29. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon and is causing significant traffic congestion on both carriageways.
Construction progress continues at the Gallows Corner flyover in Romford, with waterproofing completed and asphalt surfacing underway. The project is nearing completion, with the roundabout and road expected to reopen at the end of April.
Andrew Rosindell, the Reform UK MP for Romford, publicly questioned the House of Commons authorities about the cancellation of the traditional Easter adjournment debate, expressing concern that this long-standing Christian observance was being abandoned. The article presents Rosindell's objection as part of a broader commentary on parliamentary practices and cultural changes.
A major redevelopment plan for Crowlands Heath Golf Course straddling Barking and Dagenham and Havering will deliver 1,250 new homes along with sports facilities, shops, and green spaces. The planning application is expected after Easter, with the developer Homes4Life having agreed to purchase the site from Barking and Dagenham Council.
Havering Council's plan to implement a temporary fire-prevention solution (cement polymer covering) at the Rainham 'volcano' landfill site has been blocked by landowner Jerry O'Donovan, who disputes the council's legal basis for the work. The dispute has escalated into potential legal action, leaving residents vulnerable to continued fires at the problematic site throughout the summer.
The UK Government and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have announced an emergency housing package to accelerate affordable home construction across London, including fast-track planning approvals and removal of density constraints. The initiative aims to unlock stalled developments and increase affordable housing starts, with specific mention of a regeneration project in Beam Park (Havering) and a new rail station being planned.
A £6.5 million walking and cycling pathway linking Brentwood and Havering via the A1023 has raised safety concerns from local councillors and residents, particularly regarding cyclist safety on steep sections and driveway crossings. Essex Highways maintains the scheme will improve safety through better crossings and signage, though some design issues around bus stop relocation remain under review.
A golf course straddling Havering and Barking and Dagenham has been approved for sale to developer Homes4Life for a 1,250-home project. The Barking and Dagenham Council reconfirmed the sale decision, though Havering councillors have expressed concerns about traffic and wildlife impacts.
Andrew Rosindell, the Romford MP who defected from the Conservatives to Reform UK in January, is suing the local Conservative Association after they locked him out of his constituency office at Margaret Thatcher House. The case highlights the dispute over whether his right to use the office was conditional on his Conservative Party membership, with Rosindell arguing the lockout prevents him from serving his constituents effectively.
The government and London Mayor announce emergency measures to unlock stalled housing sites and increase affordable home construction across London, including planning reforms and £11.7 billion in investment. The New Homes Accelerator has already secured a 4,000-home regeneration site in East London (Beam Park) with a new rail station planned, which could directly benefit Romford constituents.
Andrew Rosindell, the Romford MP since 2001, has launched a High Court lawsuit after being locked out of his constituency office at Conservative Association headquarters following his defection to Reform UK in January. The dispute centres on his loss of access to a private room he has used exclusively for over 20 years at Margaret Thatcher House.
The Schomberg Society performed Ulster-Scots music and dance at a Westminster St Patrick's Day Reception, with Andrew Rosindell MP among the hosts. The event showcased Scottish Highland dancing and Ulster-Scots culture to over 200 parliamentary guests.
MP Andrew Rosindell, who defected from the Conservative Party to Reform in January, is suing the Romford Conservative Association after they changed the locks to his constituency office at Margaret Thatcher House, blocking his access to constituency casework, IT systems, and security facilities. The High Court has adjourned his emergency injunction application, requiring him to file a formal claim before proceeding.
Barking and Dagenham Council is set to approve the sale of Crowlands Heath Golf Course to developer Homes For Life for a 1,000+ home housing scheme, with two-thirds of the development located in Havering (Romford's borough). The scheme proposes 60% social housing and 40% key worker homes, plus community facilities.
Transport for London has reduced the speed limit on the A13 Thames Gateway from 70 mph to 50 mph along a stretch that runs from Havering's border with Essex to Ripple Road roundabout. The change came into force on March 21 and is part of planned road safety works expected to continue with overnight closures until June 2027.
Havering council is poised to approve a 106-flat development in Romford town centre on Angel Way that would include zero affordable homes and potentially lose over £5 million. The scheme, proposed by the council's own homebuilder Mercury Land Holdings, has drawn criticism from residents and opposition councillors over its lack of affordable housing and poor financial viability.
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