The MP for the latter seat since 1935, Labour's John Parker, continued to represent the new Dagenham seat until 1983; with 48 years in Parliament, Parker remains the longest-serving Labour MP in history.
The MP for the latter seat since 1935 continued to represent the new Dagenham seat until 1983. Labour's John Parker was the MP for the latter seat since 1935. Parker remains the longest-serving Labour MP in history. This is with 48 years in Parliament.