Lewisham West and East Dulwich is a proposed constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament. Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, it will first be contested at the next general election. [1]
Lewisham West and East Dulwich is a proposed constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament. Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, it will first be contested at the next general election. [1]
The constituency will be composed of the following:
It will comprise the following districts: [3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | Josh Matthews [5] | ||||
| Labour | Ellie Reeves [6] | ||||
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
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