This constituency no longer exists
It was abolished in the 2023 boundary review. See Dover and Deal for the current constituency covering this area. The data below is historical.
Apr 2026
A Con seat since 2010, held for 4 consecutive elections.
One of Westminster's most high-profile defectors, Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor from the Conservatives to Labour in May 2024 -- a move that generated significant national controversy and drew criticism from figures across the political spectrum, including within Labour itself. Since that switch, however, her public profile has quietened considerably. Recent coverage shows her welcoming heritage funding and championing cost-of-living measures, but both read largely as endorsements of national Labour policy rather than evidence of distinctive local campaigning.
Parliamentary activity data for Elphicke is currently sparse: no votes are recorded in the available period, no speech data exists, and she holds no committee positions. This makes it impossible to assess her voting loyalty, parliamentary participation, or policy focus through the usual metrics. The absence of rebel votes is unsurprising given the lack of voting data overall, and no deviations from the Labour party line can be identified.
Votes less often than 100% of MPs.
Former Member of Parliament

Natalie Elphicke
Labour PartyMrs Natalie Elphicke is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Labour MP for Dover, and left the Commons on 30 May 2024.
A Con seat since 2010, held for 4 consecutive elections.
2019 General Election
2019 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 28,830 | 56.9% | |
| Lab | 16,552 | 32.6% | |
| LD | 2,895 | 5.7% | |
| Green | 1,371 | 2.7% | |
| Ind | 916 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 137 | 0.3% |
2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 27,211 | 52.4% |
| Lab | 20,774 | 40.0% | |
| Ind | 1,722 | 3.3% | |
| LD | 1,336 | 2.6% | |
| Green | 923 | 1.8% |
2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 21,737 | 43.3% |
| Lab | 15,443 | 30.8% | |
| Ind | 10,177 | 20.3% | |
| LD | 1,572 | 3.1% | |
| Green | 1,295 | 2.6% |
2010 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 22,174 | 44.0% |
| Lab | 16,900 | 33.5% | |
| LD | 7,962 | 15.8% | |
| Ind | 1,747 | 3.5% | |
| Ind | 1,104 | 2.2% | |
| Ind | 216 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 200 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 82 | 0.2% |
Timeline
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