PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
for Saffron Walden Constituency
Current MP Details
Saffron Walden is a former constituency. It ceased to exist following the boundary change in 2024. It was located in the East of England region of England. The seat was last held by Mrs Kemi Badenoch (Conservative) between 8 June 2017 to 30 May 2024.
Constituency Election Results
Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
87,017
Turnout
63,086 (72%)
Majority
27,594
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
83,072
Turnout
60,911 (73%)
Majority
24,966
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
80,615
Turnout
57,563 (71%)
Majority
24,991
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
76,035
Turnout
54,369 (72%)
Majority
15,242
Constituency Map
Constituency Member History
Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
8 Jun 2017
to Now
to Now
Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Conservative
Current Member
The Rt Hon Mrs Kemi Badenoch is the Conservative MP for North West Essex, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017.
She currently undertakes the role of Leader of HM Official Opposition.
In addition, she is Leader of the Conservative Party.
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