Members of Parliament
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Somerville Hastings | Labour | |
| 1959 | Tom Driberg | Labour | |
| Feb 1974 | Jo Richardson | Labour | |
| 1994 by-election | Margaret Hodge | Labour | |
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