Federal election: 5 things to know about the London-region races

Federal election: 5 things to know about the London-region races

When Parliament was dissolved and the election called, the Conservatives held seven of the London region's 10 seats, the Liberals two — both in London — and the NDP one, also in London. It would be an uphill battle, based on recent federal and provincial elections, for the Liberals and the NDP to make breakthroughs in the largely rural ridings that surround London. The Conservatives held one seat that partially includes London, the former Elgin-…