History
Generally a safe Labour seat since World War II, it was gained narrowly, and surprisingly, by the Conservatives in 1983. They had a much increased majority in 1987 before holding it narrowly in 1992. It has had safe Labour majorities since 1997; this is probably their best area in the London Borough of Enfield.
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