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Joy Morrissey
Conservative and Unionist PartyJoy Morrissey is the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. She currently undertakes the role of Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons).
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Sign up freeCoverage of Beaconsfield has been mixed for Joy across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“'Patient safety' and green belt objections to 317-home business park redevelopment” — Bucks Free Press
“MP blasts 'utterly unacceptable' asylum housing plan in small village” — Bucks Free Press
Critical coverage
“£1bn Bucks film studios project progresses with purchase of 230k sq ft office space” — The Bucks Herald
“Greens accuse Tories and Reform of 'stoking up division and hatred' over asylum plan” — Bucks Free Press
Represented by Con since 2024. Covers Marlow, Beaconsfield and Slough. Population 95,677. 6,635 businesses.
Severe train delays of up to 90 minutes after incident on train line
Reading Chronicle · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£36,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£62,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
6,635
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
48
31 primary, 7 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£870m
from 57,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£4,200
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£15,200
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▼
56.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
78.9%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 citys, 8 towns, 5 villages, rural areas — 95,771 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
22 councillors across 8 wards · Last elections: Feb 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Alison Wheelhouse | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Anita Margaret Cranmer | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jackson Ng | May 2021 | |
| Cliveden | Conservative and Unionist Party | George Sandy | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Kirsten Ashman | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Paul Kelly | May 2021 | |
| Farnham Common Burnham Beeches | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Moore | Feb 2024 |
| Flackwell Heath Little Marlow Marlow South East | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Johncock | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | David Martyn Watson | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jocelyn Towns | May 2021 | |
| Iver | Conservative and Unionist Party | Luisa Katherine Sullivan | May 2021 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Paul Griffin | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Wendy Matthews | May 2021 | |
| Marlow | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alex Collingwood | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Carol Heap | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Neil Marshall | May 2021 | |
| Stoke Poges Wexham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ralph Bagge | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Thomas Hogg | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Trevor Egleton | May 2021 | |
| The Wooburns Bourne End Hedsor | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Penny Drayton | May 2021 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Sophie Anne Kayani | May 2021 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Stuart Paul Wilson | May 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GE | Con | 18,494 | 38.8% |
| LD | 13,039 | 27.3% | |
| Lab | 7,216 | 15.1% | |
| Ref | 6,055 | 12.7% | |
| Green | 1,977 | 4.1% | |
| Ind | 710 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 131 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 104 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GE | Con | 32,477 | 56.1% |
Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Ind | 16,765 | 29.0% |
| Lab | 5,756 | 9.9% | |
| Green | 2,033 | 3.5% | |
| Ind | 837 | 1.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 36,559 | 65.3% |
| Lab | 12,016 | 21.4% | |
| LD | 4,448 | 7.9% | |
| Ind | 1,609 | 2.9% | |
| Green | 1,396 | 2.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 33,621 | 63.2% |
| Ind | 7,310 | 13.8% | |
| Lab | 6,074 | 11.4% | |
| LD | 3,927 | 7.4% | |
| Green | 2,231 | 4.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 32,053 | 61.1% |
| LD | 10,271 | 19.6% | |
| Lab | 6,135 | 11.7% | |
| Ind | 2,597 | 5.0% | |
| Green | 768 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 475 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 191 | 0.4% |
Joy Morrissey appeared in 1 national article across 1 topic (15 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2026)
Mixed (0.00)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Morrissey's urging for enhanced stop-and-search powers is a passing mention with minimal impact on the narrative.
14 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A major incident on the train line between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction has caused severe disruptions affecting commuters, with delays of up to 90 minutes expected throughout the evening. Alternative transport options via bus and other rail services are available for those travelling to Berkshire, which includes the Beaconsfield constituency area.
A new pottery painting studio called Mad Hatters Iver is opening at Flowerland Garden Centre in Iver, Buckinghamshire in May, offering creative activities for all ages including family events and workshops. The studio represents a new leisure and community amenity for the local area.
A 15-year-old girl from Downley died in a crash on the A355 in Beaconsfield in March, and her inquest will open on April 13 at Beaconsfield Coroners Court. The incident highlights road safety concerns on local A-roads in the constituency.
Read Easy Chilterns charity has received a significant legacy donation from Graham Jones to support adult literacy programmes across Buckinghamshire. The donation will enable the charity to expand its free one-to-one reading coaching services, with future learner certificates to be named in Mr Jones's honour.
Marlow Studios has announced ambitious plans for cycle paths, new bus services to the Elizabeth Line, tree planting, and biodiversity improvements as part of its major film studio development near Marlow. However, local residents and campaign groups remain skeptical about traffic infrastructure adequacy, environmental impact, and the fate of a dog rescue facility currently on the site, with concerns about transparency in developer-council engagement.
Marlow Bridge, a Grade I listed structure crossing the River Thames on the Buckinghamshire-Berkshire border, will close again this weekend for ongoing restoration work. The council reports good progress on the most significant repair programme since the 1960s, with completion expected by 2027.
A legacy gift from Graham Jones's family has been donated to Read Easy Chilterns, a charity supporting adult literacy in Buckinghamshire. The donation will enable the organisation to help more adults in the region improve their reading skills, fulfilling Graham's wishes to support education in the county.
Planning permission has been granted for a new country park at Spade Oak Lake in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire, despite objections from wildlife groups concerned about impacts on bird populations and other wildlife. The park is designed to redirect visitor pressure from the nearby Burnham Beeches conservation area due to new housing development.
A government planning inspector has refused an appeal to demolish the empty Bethel Methodist Church in Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire, and replace it with two houses. The inspector concluded there was insufficient evidence the church was no longer needed by the community and that demolition would cause significant harm to the local area's character.
A tribute concert to Elton John was held at Beaconsfield's Curzon Centre, featuring former Young Theatre member Paul Bacon performing as Ultimate Elton. The event raised funds for both the Young Theatre and Curzon Centre, community charities that support young people in the area.
Thames Valley Police has issued a warning about rising nitrous oxide use among young people in Marlow, highlighting serious health risks including heart attacks, nerve damage, and bone marrow suppression. The article explains the legal status of the drug and penalties under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Odds Farm Park near Beaconsfield has welcomed a new Shetland pony foal named Quassi, born on March 17. The farm, an Approved Farm Park by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, uses the arrival to highlight its conservation and educational work with rare and traditional livestock breeds.
Beaconsfield MP Joy Morrissey has objected to plans to build 317 homes on the Sefton Park business park site in Stoke Poges, citing concerns about Green Belt loss, inadequate local infrastructure, and strain on Wexham Park Hospital. The development has received 19 public objections and none of support since the application was submitted in March.
A historical article about Thomas Wethered, an 18th-century brewer who transformed Marlow's economy and physical landscape through business expansion and strategic investment. The article traces how Wethered built one of Buckinghamshire's most significant commercial enterprises from an inherited malthouse, establishing a network of tied pubs and creating lasting economic and social impact on the town.
A Spanish teacher who worked at Great Marlow School in Buckinghamshire for 15 years has been banned from teaching indefinitely following a conduct panel finding of 'serious sexual misconduct involving a child'. The teacher attempted to exploit his position of trust with a student in March 2022, leading to his suspension and eventual dismissal.
Marlow's Pub in the Park festival, running May 14-17, 2026, will introduce a new Author's Table stage featuring talks with well-known authors, entertainers, and food personalities. The event, founded by chef Tom Kerridge, continues to expand with new food vendors and musical performances, attracting large crowds to Higginson Park.
Police issued a dispersal order in Taplow (within Beaconsfield constituency) after multiple incidents on Cliveden Road on March 31, with the order remaining in effect until April 2. The measure aims to combat anti-social behaviour in the area.
Buckinghamshire Council hosted a High Streets Convention celebrating independent business owners and their role in community vitality. The council announced continuation of its High Street Business Support programme through 2026-27, highlighting the importance of independent retailers to the county's economic and social wellbeing.
Labour's proposed ban on trail hunting is warned by the British Hound Sports Federation and campaigners to threaten the welfare of around 12,000 hounds used in hunts across the UK, as these animals are unsuitable as pets and could be destroyed or left homeless. Joy Morrissey, the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield, has previously warned in Parliament that the ban would result in many hounds being destroyed.
The Chiltern Green Party has criticized MP Joy Morrissey and Reform councillor Cole Caesar for their public opposition to potential asylum seeker housing at Verdon Court in Farnham Royal, accusing them of stoking division and racism. The article covers a parish council meeting where residents expressed concerns about the proposal, with Morrissey and Caesar stating they will fight against it, while Green councillors argue their rhetoric is inflammatory rather than constructive.
A block of flats in Farnham Royal that could potentially house asylum seekers was vandalized, resulting in one arrest for criminal damage. MP Joy Morrissey has stated she will 'fight tooth and nail' against any asylum accommodation being placed in the location, reflecting significant community concern expressed at a parish council meeting.
Marlow Studios, a £1bn creative media development project in the Marlow area, has acquired a 12-acre headquarters site (Marlow International) and begun implementation following government approval in November. The project is expected to create around 2,000 jobs, contribute £249m annually to the economy, and includes a Culture and Skills Academy for film industry talent development.
Pub in the Park, Marlow's major four-day festival founded by chef Tom Kerridge, has announced its 2026 line-up featuring celebrity chefs and musicians. The event is expected to draw thousands to the town, with significant impacts on local traffic, parking, and business trade.
A £1bn film studios project in Marlow, Buckinghamshire has progressed with the acquisition of a 230,000 sq ft office space. The development, which was initially rejected but approved in November, is expected to create 2,000 jobs and contribute £249m annually to the economy, though it remains controversial among some local groups and politicians.
Beaconsfield and Marlow MP Joy Morrissey has publicly committed to fighting against plans to house asylum seekers in Verdon Court, Farnham Royal, following a large resident meeting. She has contacted the Council and Home Office to oppose the proposal, working closely with local councillors, amid concerns from residents about the location near schools.
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