Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
Sean Woodcock
Labour PartySean Woodcock is the Labour MP for Banbury, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. The amendment aimed to close a potential loophole where a person might use self-starvation to meet the terminal illness criteria they would not otherwise meet.
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
Vote on whether to add a provision to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ensuring that if an independent doctor dies or becomes too ill to complete their assessment before signing off on an assisted dying request, a further referral can be made to another doctor — mirroring an existing provision in the Bill for the attending doctor.
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Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Banbury, Chipping Norton and Bodicote. Population 105,309.
UK drivers 'urged to fill up diesel and petrol before 5pm' due to price rises
Wiltshire Times · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£31,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£45,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,845
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
56
38 primary, 6 secondary, 12 other
Total Income Tax▼
£496m
from 57,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,240
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£8,750
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
45.3
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
64.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 2 towns, 11 villages, rural areas — 101,879 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
13 councillors across 13 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adderbury Bloxham Bodicote | Liberal Democrats | Gordon Blakeway | May 2024 |
| Banbury Calthorpe Easington | Conservative and Unionist Party | Kieron Paul Mallon | May 2024 |
| Banbury Cross Neithrop | Labour Party | Matt Hodgson | May 2024 |
| Banbury Grimsbury Hightown | Labour Party | Dom Vaitkus | May 2024 |
| Banbury Hardwick | Labour Party | Kerrie Thornhill | May 2024 |
| Banbury Ruscote | Labour Party | Mark David Cherry | May 2024 |
| Chadlington Churchill | Liberal Democrats | Nigel Simon Ridpath | May 2024 |
| Charlbury Finstock | Liberal Democrats | Liz Leffman | May 2024 |
| Chipping Norton | Labour Party | Geoff Saul | May 2024 |
| Cropredy Sibfords Wroxton | Liberal Democrats | Chris Brant | May 2024 |
| Deddington | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Owen Rogers | May 2024 |
| Kingham Rollright Enstone | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alex Wilson | May 2024 |
| The Bartons | Liberal Democrats | Dave Jackson | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 18,468 | 38.3% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 15,212 | 31.6% |
| Ref | 6,284 | 13.0% | |
| LD | 4,352 | 9.0% | |
| Green | 2,615 | 5.4% | |
| Ind | 850 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 242 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 155 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 34,148 | 54.3% |
| Lab | 17,335 | 27.6% | |
| LD | 8,831 | 14.0% | |
| Green | 2,607 | 4.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 33,388 | 54.2% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 20,989 | 34.1% |
| LD | 3,452 | 5.6% | |
| Ind | 1,581 | 2.6% | |
| Green | 1,225 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 927 | 1.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Con | 30,749 | 53.0% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 12,354 | 21.3% |
| Ind | 8,050 | 13.9% | |
| LD | 3,440 | 5.9% | |
| Green | 2,686 | 4.6% | |
| Ind | 729 | 1.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 29,703 | 52.8% | |
| LD | 11,476 | 20.4% | |
| Lab | 10,773 | 19.2% | |
| Ind | 2,806 | 5.0% | |
| Green | 959 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 524 | 0.9% |
Sean Woodcock has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
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UK drivers are advised to fill up fuel before 5pm Thursday to avoid weekend price rises, following international fuel market volatility triggered by the US-Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening. The article notes that Tesco in Banbury and other Oxfordshire petrol stations experienced fuel shortages last week amid wider UK supply disruptions.
A controversial pig farm in Oxhill, between Banbury and Stratford, faces closure and conversion to housing following years of animal welfare allegations and activist pressure. The farm's owner is seeking planning permission to end pig operations and build ten homes while retaining arable farming on the wider estate.
A point-to-point horse racing event is taking place at Edgcote Racecourse near Banbury this weekend, featuring a French-bred horse owned by Geri Horner and Christian Horner. The event offers racing, family entertainment, and community activities.
A shopper defecated on a shelf at The Range store on Cherwell Street in Banbury on March 25, classified as criminal damage by Thames Valley Police. The force has provided multiple updates on the investigation, with no arrests made as of April 8.
Multiple music bands have withdrawn from the Brasenose Fringe Festival near Banbury due to allegations that the host pub is not paying staff properly. The pub attributes financial difficulties to canal closures and the cost-of-living crisis, while the main Fairport's Cropredy Convention festival says it remains separate from the fringe event.
UK fuel station shortages are affecting drivers amid Middle East conflict and rising jet fuel prices. The article reports that Tesco in Banbury and several Oxfordshire petrol stations have experienced fuel supply issues, with supermarket chains largely refusing to comment on the situation.
Thames Valley Police has updated their investigation into a criminal damage incident at The Range in Banbury on March 25, where human faeces were left on a shelf. Police have withdrawn their appeal to identify a specific woman but confirm the investigation continues.
Thames Valley Police seized an e-scooter from a young person riding it in Banbury and issued a public warning to parents against purchasing e-scooters for their children, citing public safety and legal risks.
Police in Banbury are seeking to identify a woman accused of defecating on a shelf at The Range store on March 25. The incident is being treated as criminal damage, and Thames Valley Police have released CCTV footage appealing for public information.
Luke Stark, a 27-year-old Banbury resident, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court for drug dealing and dangerous driving offences committed in Banbury in 2021-2022. The judge suspended a two-year prison sentence, citing significant mitigation and prospects for rehabilitation through mental health support and unpaid work.
Thames Valley Police arrested two boys in Banbury for stealing bikes after spotting them at a pizza shop wearing distinctive trainers matching CCTV footage. The incident demonstrates local policing efforts to combat bike theft in the town, with the stolen bikes seized for return to their owners.
A woman from Bloxham, near Banbury, was convicted of drink-driving on Christmas Day after being found with three times the legal alcohol limit. She received a 30-month driving ban, fines, and a 90-day alcohol abstinence requirement.
Highways England is conducting overnight maintenance work on the A34 and M40, with the M40 southbound closed between junctions 12 and 11 affecting Banbury. Motorists are warned of closures between 9pm and 6am with diversion routes in place.
A man was assaulted outside Cash Converters on Banbury High Street in late January, suffering a chipped tooth and bruising. Thames Valley Police have released a photograph of a suspect and are appealing for public information to help identify and apprehend the offender.
Westminster Group PLC, a Banbury-based security services company, faces significant corporate turmoil with its chair Tony Baldry resigning immediately due to disputes with a major investor, alongside the resignation of its nominated adviser. The company is experiencing cash-flow pressures and risks losing its AIM listing if it cannot appoint a new adviser by end of April, though it reports expected revenue growth and has secured a potential USD2.5 million strategic investment.
Westminster Group PLC, a Banbury-based security and technology services company, expects significant revenue growth of 35% for 2025 and has secured USD 2.5 million in strategic investment to address temporary cash-flow pressures. The company's shares remain suspended pending publication of financial results expected in May 2026.
Thames Valley Police's rural crime taskforce located a wanted man who failed to appear at Crown Court and brought him into custody. The article also reports on a separate incident in Banbury where police seized a vehicle after the driver was found to be driving without insurance.
Warwickshire Police are investigating a letter hand-delivered to homes in Stratford's Bridgetown area, including along Banbury Road, which accuses a named resident of being a paedophile. The letter, signed 'A Survivor', asks residents to report information to police and warns against vigilante action.
Banbury's Grimsbury and Hightown community has moved out of the 20% most deprived areas in England through grassroots initiatives like women's sports activities organized by Banbury Mosque and partnerships between public health, local authorities, and community organizations. However, the success is at risk due to Oxfordshire County Council facing £28m funding cuts by 2028 and potential local government reorganization.
Trinity Christian School in Banbury is closing after 13 years due to VAT changes on private school fees and rising business rates, affecting 40 pupils. The closure is part of a broader trend of private school closures in the region following government policy changes in the 2024 Autumn Budget.
The Made Smarter South East programme is providing £3.1 million in funding to support digital transformation across manufacturing in Oxfordshire, including support for small and medium-sized businesses in Banbury such as Brick Kiln Composites. The initiative offers expert advice, training, and match-funded grants to boost productivity, innovation, and job creation.
A Deliveroo courier in Banbury is under investigation after allegedly taking a neighbour's kitten, Medina, during a delivery on March 28. The kitten was missing for two days before being found scared and hungry in another part of Banbury; Deliveroo has suspended the courier pending investigation.
Heythrop Zoological Gardens, a private zoo near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire that featured in Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and numerous other films and TV shows, is closing at the end of this month as its 71-year-old owner retires after 49 years. The closure affects a significant local employer and cultural landmark in the Banbury region, though all animals have been rehomed and the site will be repurposed for storage.
Jeremy Clarkson, who owns a farm in Oxfordshire near Banbury, has commented on death and inheritance planning in light of the government's new 20% inheritance tax on farms over £1 million coming into force in April 2026. The article covers his recent health concerns, his involvement in farming protests, and quotes from local farmers expressing concerns about the sustainability of the new policy.
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