Holborn and St Pancras (UK Parliament constituency)

Holborn and St Pancras is a parliamentary constituency in Greater London, England, which has been represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2015 by Sir Keir Starmer, the current Leader of the Labour Party.

History: The constituency was created in 2010, replacing the former constituencies of Regent's Park and Kensington North, and Holborn and St. Pancras South. The seat encompasses a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and academic areas in the London Borough of Camden.

Boundaries: The constituency is located in the central part of London and covers areas including Bloomsbury, Camden Town, Fitzrovia, Holborn, Kentish Town, King's Cross, St Pancras, and Somers Town. Its boundaries are defined by electoral wards within the London Borough of Camden.

Political Composition: Holborn and St Pancras is considered a safe Labour seat. The Labour Party has consistently won the seat since its creation in 2010 with significant majorities. The Liberal Democrats and Conservative Party are typically the next largest parties in terms of vote share.

Demographics: The constituency is characterized by a diverse population with a mix of affluent residents, students, social housing tenants, and working professionals. It has a relatively high proportion of residents working in professional and managerial occupations, and a significant student population due to the presence of several universities and colleges.

Key Issues: Issues of concern within the constituency often include affordable housing, education funding, transport infrastructure, environmental issues (particularly air quality), and local community services. Given its central London location, the impact of development and regeneration projects is also a recurring theme.