The seat has been represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom by Pat McFadden of the Labour Party since 2005.

[n 2] McFadden currently serves as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster under the government of Keir Starmer.

Further to the 2023 periodic review of Westminster constituencies, which was based on the ward structure in place on 1 December 2020, and taking into account the local government boundary review in the City of Wolverhampton which came into effect in May 2023,[2][3] the constituency comprises the following from the 2024 general election: Significant changes to bring the electorate within the permitted range, with the town of Darlaston being transferred from Walsall South, and the town of Willenhall (Willenhall South ward) from Walsall North.

The boundaries run south from the city centre towards Blakenhall and Goldthorn Park, and east towards Bentley and Darlaston.

It has returned Labour MPs throughout its existence, thus making it unique amongst Wolverhampton's three current constituencies.