Electoral boundary shake up for Kingston

A leaked Boundary Commission report has revealed proposals to cut the number of MPs in the parliamentary seat of Kingston and Surbiton from 650 to 600.

The report, which was leaked onto political rumour blog, Guido Fawkes, said: "In Kingston upon Thames, we noted that the electorate was two small for two constituencies.

"We propose a Kingston and Surbiton constituency that contains 11 wards, including two (Canbury and Tudor) from the existing Richmond Park constituency.

"We also propose to include the remaining five Kingston upon Thames wards in a Wimbledon and New Malden constituency, together with seven Merton wards."

Zac Goldsmith, who represents areas in North Kingston, said in a statement: "According to the current plans, I would no longer represent north Kingston, which would be a source of real regret."

A 12-week consultation will soon open where voters can have their say on the proposals.