Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush (UK Parliament constituency)

Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush is a proposed new constituency of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is scheduled to be first contested at the next general election, expected no later than January 2025.

Creation and Boundaries:

This constituency is being formed as part of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies undertaken by the Boundary Commission for England. The review aims to ensure that each constituency contains roughly the same number of electors, leading to boundary changes across the country. Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush represents a significant alteration to the existing parliamentary map. It merges parts of several existing constituencies, namely Ealing Central and Acton, and Hammersmith.

The proposed constituency encompasses areas within the London Boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham. Specific wards included are those within the geographical locations of Ealing, Acton, and Shepherd's Bush, although precise ward boundaries and inclusion criteria are defined by the Boundary Commission's report and maps. Detailed boundary maps are available on the Boundary Commission for England website.

Rationale for Creation:

The creation of Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush is driven by the need to balance electorate sizes and account for population changes since the last boundary review. It also reflects consideration of local ties, geographical features, and existing administrative boundaries within the area. The Boundary Commission considered submissions from political parties, local authorities, and the public during the consultation process.

Political Context:

As a newly created constituency, Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush has no historical voting patterns. The political leanings of the area will likely be influenced by the existing demographics of Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush, which tend to lean towards the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats. The actual outcome of the first election will depend on various factors, including national political trends, the candidates selected by each party, and local issues of concern to voters.

Future Representation:

The Member of Parliament (MP) elected to represent Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush will be responsible for representing the interests of their constituents in the House of Commons, participating in debates, scrutinizing legislation, and holding the government to account. The newly formed constituency presents both opportunities and challenges for the incoming MP, requiring them to build relationships with local communities across the diverse areas included within its boundaries.