Ann Cryer has represented the West Yorkshire seat since 1997. A leading campaigner on womens' issues, Cryer can claim some of the credit for the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act, which comes into force next month.
Cryer held the seat at the 2005 election with a majority of 4,852 over the Conservative candidate. The BNP Chairman Nick Griffin was also a candidate in 2005, and came fourth with 4,240 votes. The 4,800 majority may tempt Labour MPs in more dangerous territory to 'chicken run' to Keighley, but the Conservatives' Kris Hopkins can take the seat at the next election with a swing of just over 5%.
