Uxbridge and South Ruislip (UK Parliament constituency) facts for kids

Uxbridge and South Ruislip is an area in Greater London that chooses a person to represent them in the UK Parliament. This area is called a "constituency." It was first created in 2010.

Since 2010, the Conservative Party has won the elections in this area. John Randall was the Member of Parliament (MP) from 2010 to 2015. After him, Boris Johnson was the MP from 2015 to 2019.

Boris Johnson later became the Prime Minister of the UK on 24 July 2019. In 2017, he won by 5,034 more votes than his closest opponent. This was the smallest winning difference for a sitting prime minister since 1924.

In the 2019 election, his main opponent was Ali Milani from the Labour Party. Experts thought the seat might be difficult for the Conservatives to keep in April 2019. However, by November 2019, another group thought it was "likely Conservative."

About 57.2% of people in this area voted to leave the European Union in the Brexit vote. Later, in 2018, reports suggested that more people in the area (51.4%) now supported staying in the European Union.

In 2019, some fun and unusual candidates ran for election. These included Count Binface and Lord Buckethead. Another candidate, William Tobin, aimed to get no votes at all. He couldn't vote himself because he had lived outside the UK for 15 years.

History of the Area's Parliament Seat

Most of the Uxbridge and South Ruislip area used to be part of the Uxbridge constituency. Some parts also came from the Ruislip-Northwood and Hayes and Harlington areas.

The Conservative Party has won the elections here in 2010 and 2015. In 2010, John Randall was the Conservative candidate who won. In 2015, Boris Johnson won the election for the Conservatives.

Parts of the Constituency

A constituency is made up of smaller areas called "electoral wards." These wards are like local neighborhoods. The Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency includes these wards:

• Brunel
• Cavendish
• Hillingdon East
• Manor
• South Ruislip
• Uxbridge North
• Uxbridge South
• Yiewsley

These wards are all located within the London Borough of Hillingdon.

About the Area

This area is in the "Outer London" commuter belt. This means many people who live here travel into central London for work. There are seven tube stations in the area, making it easy to get around.

The constituency also has nice green spaces, like the Colne Valley regional park. Most of the buildings are close to the main town centre of Uxbridge. Brunel University is also located in this constituency.

Most of the local wards in the borough have Conservative councillors. However, the Uxbridge South ward has Labour councillors.

Who Has Been the MP?

An MP, or Member of Parliament, is the person elected to represent the people of a constituency in the UK Parliament. Here are the MPs who have represented Uxbridge and South Ruislip:

• 2010 Election: John Randall (Conservative Party)
  • He was also the Treasurer of the Household from 2010 to 2013.
• 2015 Election: Boris Johnson (Conservative Party)
  • He was the Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016.
  • He was the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from 2016 to 2018.
  • He became the Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party in 2019.

Recent Elections

Elections are how people choose their MP. Here's a look at the results from recent general elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip:

2019 General Election

In the 2019 election, Boris Johnson won again for the Conservatives.

• Boris Johnson (Conservative): 25,351 votes (52.6%)
• Ali Milani (Labour): 18,141 votes (37.6%)
• Joanne Humphreys (Liberal Democrats): 3,026 votes (6.3%)
• Mark Keir (Green Party): 1,090 votes (2.3%)
• Geoffrey Courtenay (UK Independence Party): 283 votes (0.6%)
• Lord Buckethead (Official Monster Raving Loony Party): 125 votes (0.3%)
• Count Binface (Independent): 69 votes (0.1%)
• Other candidates received fewer votes.

Boris Johnson won by 7,210 votes. About 68.5% of people who could vote, did vote.

2017 General Election

In the 2017 election, Boris Johnson also won.

• Boris Johnson (Conservative): 23,716 votes (50.8%)
• Vincent Lo (Labour): 18,682 votes (40.0%)
• Rosina Robson (Liberal Democrats): 1,835 votes (3.9%)
• Lizzy Kemp (UK Independence Party): 1,577 votes (3.4%)
• Mark Keir (Green Party): 884 votes (1.9%)

Boris Johnson won by 5,034 votes. About 66.8% of people who could vote, did vote.

2015 General Election

In the 2015 election, Boris Johnson won his first election in this constituency.

• Boris Johnson (Conservative): 22,511 votes (50.2%)
• Chris Summers (Labour): 11,816 votes (26.4%)
• Jack Duffin (UK Independence Party): 6,346 votes (14.2%)
• Michael Cox (Liberal Democrats): 2,215 votes (4.9%)
• Graham Lee (Green Party): 1,414 votes (3.2%)
• Other candidates received fewer votes.

Boris Johnson won by 10,695 votes. About 63.4% of people who could vote, did vote.

2010 General Election

The 2010 election was the first time this constituency was created. John Randall won this election.

• John Randall (Conservative): 21,758 votes (48.3%)
• Sidharath Garg (Labour): 10,542 votes (23.4%)
• Mike Cox (Liberal Democrats): 8,995 votes (20.0%)
• Diane Neal (British National Party): 1,396 votes (3.1%)
• Mark Wadsworth (UK Independence Party): 1,234 votes (2.7%)
• Other candidates received fewer votes.

John Randall won by 11,216 votes. About 63.3% of people who could vote, did vote.

See also

In Spanish: Uxbridge and South Ruislip para niños