Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Enfield, Southgate.
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
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Bambos Charalambous
Labour PartyBambos Charalambous is the Labour MP for Southgate and Wood Green, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017.
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Positive coverage
“NEPOMAK UK goes inside parliament with Bambos Charalambous MP | Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot News” — Parikiaki
“Health secretary visits Wood Green to see progress on NHS diagnostics - Haringey Community Press” — Haringey Community Press
Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Covers Enfield and Haringey. Population 138,630. Recorded crime is 60% above the national average. 7,560 businesses.
BBC features award-winning Streetz Ahead at Haringey school | Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot News
Parikiaki · 6 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£32,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£46,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
7,560
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
45
28 primary, 7 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£600m
from 66,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,580
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£9,070
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▼
72.3%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 citys — 126,710 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
24 councillors across 11 wards · Last elections: Oct 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnos Grove | Conservative and Unionist Party | Adrian Grumi | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Paul Pratt | May 2022 | |
| Bounds Green | Labour Party | Emily Kate Arkell | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Mary Teresa Mason | May 2022 | |
| Bowes | Labour Party | Ahmet Oykener | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Gina Needs | May 2022 | |
| Cockfosters | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alessandro Georgiou | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Ruby Sampson | May 2022 | |
| New Southgate | Labour Party | Josh Abey | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Nelly Gyosheva | May 2022 | |
| Noel Park | Labour Party | Emine Ibrahim | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Khaled Moyeed | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Peray Ahmet | May 2022 | |
| Oakwood | Conservative and Unionist Party | Julian Sampson | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tom O'Halloran | May 2022 | |
| Palmers Green | Labour Party | Chris James | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Doug Taylor | May 2022 | |
| Southgate | Conservative and Unionist Party | Chris Joannides | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Elisa Morreale | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Stephanos Ioannou | May 2022 | |
| White Hart Lane | Labour Party | Liam Christopher Sean Carroll | Oct 2023 |
| Woodside | Labour Party | Lotte Collett | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Lucia das Neves | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Thayahlan Iyngkaran | 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 GE | Lab | 23,337 | 51.1% |
| Con | 8,037 | 17.6% | |
| Green | 5,607 | 12.3% | |
| LD | 3,925 | 8.6% | |
| Ref | 3,147 | 6.9% | |
| WPB | 833 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 785 | 1.7% |
Bambos Charalambous 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.
23 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
BBC featured Streetz Ahead, a local youth organisation, at Devonshire Hill Nursery and Primary School in Haringey to celebrate their 'Make A Difference' Award. The 30-year-old dance-based youth programme has been transforming young lives in the borough, with the school's children participating in the 'Dance Giants' programme.
Jewish groups and community leaders are calling for the UK government to ban rapper Kanye West from entering Britain to perform at Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, London this July, citing his history of anti-Semitic remarks and Nazi praise. The article highlights concerns from the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Lib Dem councillors, and community security organizations about platforming someone with West's track record in a borough with a large Jewish population.
A shooting incident occurred on West Green Road in Haringey early on March 31, resulting in damage to a pan-Asian restaurant (Noya) and its closure for investigation. No injuries were reported, though gunshot marks were visible on the restaurant's glass doors.
Gunshots were fired into a Pan Asian restaurant (Noya) on West Green Road in Haringey's Duckett's Green area in the early hours of March 31, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred during a street fight outside the venue, and police are investigating with no arrests made.
A firearm was discharged outside a restaurant on West Green Road in Haringey at 5:45am on 31 March, with no injuries reported. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public to identify the suspect.
Haringey Estate Renewal team conducted a community litter pick in Northumberland Park, collecting eight bags of rubbish as part of estate maintenance efforts. The activity reflects local council efforts to improve the area's appearance and environmental conditions.
Bambos Charalambous MP hosted NEPOMAK UK, a youth organization representing the Cypriot diaspora, at Parliament on 17 March 2026. The event featured discussions on parliamentary life, UK-Cyprus relations, and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cyprus, with a focus on encouraging young Cypriots to participate in politics and public service.
A planning application to build three houses in a Pure Gym car park in Muswell Hill, next to the Parkland Walk nature reserve, has faced fierce opposition from residents and the Muswell Hill & Fortis Green Association. Concerns centre on environmental damage to protected wildlife habitat, disruption to access routes for schoolchildren and vulnerable residents, and construction impacts on an already congested area.
Haringey Council's Labour leadership promotes the borough's cultural and creative assets, including Alexandra Palace, Hornsey Town Hall, and the Latin Market, as part of their bid for London Borough of Culture 2027. The article highlights investment in cultural infrastructure and community-driven projects across the diverse borough.
Enfield Council has recruited new enforcement officers for the Safer Enfield Team to patrol the borough and address anti-social behaviour, environmental issues, and community safety concerns. The officers will wear distinctive orange jackets and serve as a visible deterrent while connecting residents with appropriate services.
Enfield Council has secured over £1 million in Environment Agency funding for flood alleviation projects across the borough, including natural flood management schemes, sustainable drainage systems, and wetland creation. The investment aims to protect residents and infrastructure from climate-related flooding risks while enhancing local biodiversity and green spaces.
Enfield Council has published a report proposing solutions to help first-time buyers access home ownership, addressing barriers like high deposits and restrictive lending rules. The report, developed by a cross-party First-Time Buyers Commission, includes recommendations such as new deposit schemes, mortgage reforms, and rent-to-buy models, aimed at influencing national housing policy.
A new special school called The Meadow School has been approved to open in Enfield, providing education for 96 children with complex needs aged 4-11. The school will be run by SEARCH Academy Trust in collaboration with Enfield Council and addresses a growing need for SEND provision in the area.
A local Easter egg hunt event is being held in Palmers Green on 28th March 2026, with the winner announcement at 2:30pm. Local MP Bambos Charalambous, the Mayor of Enfield, and local councillors will attend the event.
Hadley Wood Jewish community held an interfaith Passover Seder on 23 March, attended by local faith leaders, council representatives, and MP Bambos Charalambous. The event, supporting themes of freedom and community unity, took on added significance as it occurred on the same day as a terror attack on a Golders Green synagogue.
Labour has revealed seven new towns to be built across England, including developments in Enfield and Thamesmead within or near the Southgate and Wood Green constituency area. The project aims to deliver 1.5 million homes by the next election, with each location featuring 40% affordable housing, schools, healthcare, and transport links.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting visited Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre alongside MP Bambos Charalambous to highlight improvements in NHS waiting times and diagnostics services. The visit showcased positive national NHS performance data including a 43,000-person reduction in waiting lists in January and improved A&E and ambulance response times.
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