
Political activity in the area heated up considerably as all parties campaigned to make the most of shifting public surveys.
In the end, Croydon North held onto its status as a safe Labour seat. That party secured its position by going against the national trend to increase its share of the vote in the consistuency.
Gerry Jerome, Candidate for Croydon North, held onto the third spot for the Lib Dems on a slate that included nine candidates.
Elected MP: Malcolm Wicks, Labour (28,949 votes)
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