Prior to the United Kingdom general election, 2010 the transfer of Claudy and Banagher wards to East Londonderry were approved through the passing of the Northern Ireland Parliamentary Constituencies Order in 2008.

Prior to the United Kingdom general election, 2010 the Boundary Commission originally proposed two significant changes for East Antrim.

Prior to the United Kingdom general election, 2010, boundary changes added the Dunmurry ward and the northern part of Derriaghy ward to this seat.

Prior to the United Kingdom general election, 2010 the Boundary Commission proposed expanding Belfast South further into Castlereagh, taking in areas currently contained in both Strangford and Belfast East.

Prior to the United Kingdom general election, 2010 the Northern Ireland Boundary Commission proposed expanding Belfast East further into Castlereagh, taking in areas currently contained in Strangford, however almost all of these areas were part of Belfast East until 1983.

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