Labour have continued their control of the Barking seat, with Nesil Caliskan elected as their latest MP.

Ms Caliskan has become the latest Labour MP to be elected in the constituency following Margaret Hodge’s political career in the area.  

The leader of Enfield Council was put forward as a last minute Barking candidate after former Labour candidate Darren Rodwell "withdrew" from the election. 

The Enfield Council leader stepped in last minute ahead of the general electionThe Enfield Council leader stepped in last minute ahead of the general election (Image: LDRS (Ruby Gregory)) The Barking seat has churned out Labour successes since 1995.

Ms Caliskan was unavailable for a comment ahead of the result announcement but Reform challenger Clive Peacock said earlier this morning: "I think I can take (the seat)".

She secured 16,227 votes, translating into a 44.5 per cent vote share. 

Conservative hopeful Julie Redmond lost out to Reform candidate Mr Peacock, who reeled in 5,173 votes.

Reform candidate Clive Peacock received the second largest portion of votesThe count took place in Dagenham (Image: Marcia Veiga) Ms Caliskan took to the stage in Barking Sporthouse and Gym after the results were announced.

She said: “It is time for change in our country and I am so proud to have been elected as Member of Parliament for Barking. 

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"Thank you to the voters of Barking and indeed across the country who have voted for change in this historic and momentous general election. 

The newly elected MP read out a long list of thank-yous in her speechThe newly elected MP read out a long list of thank-yous in her speech (Image: Olivia Carter) "I pledge to the people of Barking that I will always be on your side. I promise you I will work tirelessly for you.

"I represent you faithfully and I will fight for you for a better future for Barking."

Prime ministerial candidate Sir Keir Starmer held onto his seat in Holborn and St Pancras, receiving 48.9 per cent of the vote. 

Here are the full votes for candidates in the constituency: 

  • Simon Anthony (The Green Party): 4,988

  • Muhammad Asim (Workers Party): 3,578

  • Lucy Ewube Baiye-Gaman (Christian Peoples Alliance): 449 

  • Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party): 16,227

  • Dee Dias (Independent): 753 

  • Charley Hasted (Liberal Democrats): 1,015

  • Clive Peacock (Reform UK): 5,173

  • Julie Redmond (The Conservatives): 4,294