Lab held for 5 consecutive elections.
Stella Creasy
Labour and Co-operative PartyMs Stella Creasy is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Walthamstow, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
MPs voted on new regulations expanding the Public Order Act 2023 to criminalise interference with key national infrastructure, such as energy, transport, and water systems. This extends powers introduced to tackle disruptive protest tactics used by groups like Just Stop Oil.
Vote on whether Clauses 2 and 3 of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill should remain part of the Bill. These clauses relate to changes to Universal Credit and PIP eligibility or rates, with the vote determining whether the government's welfare reform proposals proceed through committee stage.
MPs voted on whether to pass the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill makes changes to welfare benefits, including a gradual increase to the Universal Credit standard allowance, and had been debated at length including proposed amendments to speed up or expand those increases.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Walthamstow has been mixed for Stella across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“When I get abused just for dancing, it shows how far hatred of politicians has gone | Stella Creasy” — The Guardian
Critical coverage
“Analysis: Why are some politicians cringeworthy online, while others get away with it? - AOL” — AOL.com
A safe Lab seat, won with 60% of the vote in 2024. Centred on Waltham Forest. Population 128,034, notably young (median age 34 vs 41 nationally), highly educated (46% degree-holders), a majority-minority constituency. Recorded crime is 53% above the national average.
Analysis: Why are some politicians cringeworthy online, while others get away with it? - AOL
AOL.com · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£33,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£42,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,380
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
41
24 primary, 8 secondary, 9 other
Total Income Tax▼
£439m
from 59,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,820
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£7,430
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▼
45.4
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
65.0%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city — 122,423 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
30 councillors across 12 wards · Last elections: Oct 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel End | Labour Party | Louise Mitchell | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Paul Douglas | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Steve Terry | May 2022 | |
| Hale End Highams Park South | Labour Party | Rosalind Anne Doré | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Tony Bell | May 2022 | |
| Higham Hill | Labour Party | Shumon Saifur Ali-Rahman | Oct 2023 |
| Hoe Street | Labour Party | Ahsan Khan | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Andrew James Dixon | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Miriam Mirwitch | May 2022 | |
| Larkswood | Conservative and Unionist Party | Catherine Saumarez | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | John Moss | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sam Terence O'Connell | May 2022 | |
| Lea Bridge | Labour Party | Gerry Lyons | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Jennifer Whilby | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Shabana Dhedhi | May 2022 | |
| Leyton | Labour Party | Rhiannon Eglin | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Terry Wheeler | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Whitney Ihenachor | May 2022 | |
| Markhouse | Labour Party | Johar Khan | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Sharon Waldron | May 2022 | |
| St James | Labour Party | Catherine Deakin | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Katy Marcia Ena Thompson | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Sebastian Salek | May 2022 | |
| Upper Walthamstow | Labour Party | Caramel Amanda Quin | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Yusuf Patel | May 2022 | |
| William Morris | Labour Party | Grace Williams | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Jack Phipps | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Kizzy Gardiner | May 2022 | |
| Wood Street | Labour Party | Richard Charles Sweden | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Vicky Ashworth te Velde | 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 | Lab | 27,172 | 59.5% |
| Green | 9,176 | 20.1% | |
| Con | 2,353 | 5.2% | |
| Ref | 1,836 | 4.0% | |
| LD | 1,736 | 3.8% | |
| WPB | 1,535 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 914 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 561 | 1.2% | |
| Ind | 288 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 97 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 36,784 | 76.1% |
| Con | 5,922 | 12.3% | |
| LD | 2,874 | 6.0% | |
| Green | 1,733 | 3.6% | |
| Ind | 768 | 1.6% | |
| Ind | 254 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 38,793 | 80.6% |
| Con | 6,776 | 14.1% | |
| LD | 1,384 | 2.9% | |
| Green | 1,190 | 2.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 28,779 | 68.9% |
| Con | 5,584 | 13.4% | |
| Green | 2,661 | 6.4% | |
| Ind | 2,507 | 6.0% | |
| LD | 1,661 | 4.0% | |
| Ind | 394 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 129 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 81 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 21,252 | 51.8% |
| LD | 11,774 | 28.7% | |
| Con | 5,734 | 14.0% | |
| Ind | 823 | 2.0% | |
| Green | 767 | 1.9% | |
| Ind | 279 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 248 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 117 | 0.3% |
Stella Creasy appeared in 2 national articles across 3 topics (10 Apr 2026 – 13 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.35)Ranked #64 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Creasey's public support for the alternative specialist rape courts amendment demonstrates principled opposition to the government position while offering a constructive alternative path.
Creasy criticizes private sector profiteering and calls for action, providing a voice for accountability on NHS spending, but as a backbench MP her statement represents opposition commentary rather than government action or meaningful influence.
19 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
An analysis piece discussing why some politicians come across as cringe-worthy on social media, citing Stella Creasy's controversial silent disco video as an example alongside other MPs' online moments. The article examines what makes certain viral political content resonate poorly versus positively with the public.
The Government has introduced a 'right to try' scheme allowing disabled people to explore work or volunteering without automatically triggering benefit reassessments. The minister for social security visited a jobcentre in Walthamstow to promote the reform, which aims to remove fears that have trapped many in the benefits system, though disability charities warn the scheme alone won't solve systemic barriers to employment.
The government has unveiled a 'right to try' policy allowing disabled people to seek work or volunteer without automatic benefit reassessment, aimed at removing a key barrier to employment. The announcement was made at a Walthamstow jobcentre, though disability campaigners warn the measure does not address hostile workplaces, inflexible jobs, and concurrent cuts to universal credit health element.
A 25-year-old Algerian man has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering two men in a deliberate arson attack on a Walthamstow house in 2024, after being extradited from France. The fire on Forest Road killed Mohammed Djellal and Faouzi Bouchadoe, with other residents injured; the defendant faces multiple charges including murder, manslaughter, and arson.
A terraced house fire on Hale End Road in Walthamstow on April 5 destroyed one property and damaged roofs of four neighbouring homes, caused by an unattended toaster. The resident escaped unharmed, and the London Fire Brigade used significant resources including 70 firefighters and a 32-metre turntable ladder to bring the fire under control.
Stella Creasy, MP for Walthamstow, writes about the escalating abuse and threats she receives following a tweet of her dancing at a silent disco, connecting this to broader concerns about toxic political culture, online hate, and its real-world consequences for politicians and democracy.
A significant house fire on Hale End Road in Walthamstow destroyed one terraced house and damaged neighbouring properties, requiring 70 firefighters and 10 engines to bring under control. No injuries were reported, though local residents were advised to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke.
A major fire broke out in a terraced house on Hale End Road in Walthamstow, requiring ten fire engines and 70 firefighters to extinguish. The blaze spread to neighbouring properties before being brought under control after three hours, with authorities investigating the cause.
A UK-wide survey ranked the weirdest tourist attractions, with The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities in Hackney taking first place. God's Own Junkyard in Walthamstow was ranked sixth, noted for its collection of neon signs and vintage props.
Armed police responded to a shooting incident on Boundary Road and Westmorland Road in Walthamstow on March 31st. No injuries were reported and suspects fled before police arrival; officers are appealing for public information.
Vestry House Museum in Walthamstow will reopen in autumn 2026 after a multi-year closure for renovation, funded by £4.5 million in government investment. The refurbished museum will feature five new exhibition rooms, a cafe, creative workspaces, and plans to employ and train up to 60 local young people annually, celebrating the town's cultural history and heritage.
Lisa Di Palma, a 61-year-old grandmother from Hornchurch (within Walthamstow constituency boundaries), was killed by a drink driver in Turkey while on holiday. The inquest, held at Walthamstow Coroner's Court, heard that the driver was four times over the Turkish drink-drive limit and is facing a criminal trial.
Opinion piece arguing that ending free museum access in the UK would damage cultural relevance and soft power, using examples including the V&A East Storehouse in Walthamstow and praising the Life After Death Fest held at Walthamstow Trades Hall as evidence of vibrant local culture.
Lucky Yu Bakery, a micro-bakery run from a home in Walthamstow by part-time doctor Hai Lin Leung, has been named one of the 50 Best Bakeries in Britain by the Good Food Guide for 2026. The bakery specializes in Cantonese-inspired baked goods and operates on a pre-order basis via Instagram, gaining recognition for its unique offerings and community-focused approach.
A documentary film 'Power Station' showcases a community solar panel project in Walthamstow where residents installed solar panels on their homes to generate free electricity, addressing energy bill difficulties affecting 30% of households. The project, driven by local champions, raised over £100,000 through crowdfunding, artwork sales, and creative fundraising to implement the initiative with support from energy company Octopus.
A new centre for excluded pupils in Waltham Forest (Leyton) has exceeded its original budget by £1.07m, bringing the total cost to £8.5m due to construction challenges and inflation. The facility, now complete, will provide counselling, therapy, education and skills development for young people excluded from school, with Waltham Forest Council confirming the additional costs are manageable within the broader schools capital programme.
Waltham Forest Council is considering lifting its long-standing e-bike ban, with Labour pledging to introduce a dockless e-bike scheme if re-elected in May. Residents are split: some support e-bikes as convenient and sustainable transport, while others worry about pavement obstruction and poor parking.
Waltham Forest Council has pledged to reintroduce e-bike schemes (including Lime) ahead of May elections, eight years after scrapping a previous programme. The article discusses how various London boroughs are banning or restricting Lime bikes due to safety and pavement obstruction concerns, with Waltham Forest positioned as reversing this trend.
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