Birkenhead

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Voting Record

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Source: Commons vote data from the UK Parliament Votes API. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0. Data last refreshed: 16 Apr 2026.

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Local Economy

Median Income▼

£26,100

per year (HMRC 2022-23)

Mean Income▼

£32,700

per year (HMRC 2022-23)

Businesses▼

2,795

VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)

Schools▼

54

32 primary, 8 secondary, 14 other

Income Tax Contribution

Total Income Tax▼

£224m

from 51,000 taxpayers

Median Tax▼

£2,520

per taxpayer / year

Mean Tax

£4,360

per taxpayer / year

40,000 employed (78%)13,000 pensioners (25%)3,000 self-employed (6%)

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).

Education Performance

Attainment 8▼

45.9

average score (DfE)

GCSE Pass Rate▼

63.4%

5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)

Settlements

1 city, 1 large town — 104,927 total population

City 86%

Large town 14%

City: 89,890Large town: 15,037

Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)

Recorded Crime

23.9

Per 1,000 pop. (3mo)

8.0+14% national avg

Monthly avg per 1,000 pop.

Violence & sexual offences

Top category

Violence 40%

Other 40%

Violence & sexual offences: 9.6Anti-social behaviour: 2.4Criminal damage & arson: 2.3Other: 9.5

Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency

Local Elections

Green Party of England and Wales: 10Labour Party: 8Liberal Democrats: 3

21 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: May 2023

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Ward	Party	Councillor	Elected
Bebington	Green Party of England and Wales	Edward John Lamb	May 2023
	Green Party of England and Wales	Jason Walsh	May 2023
	Green Party of England and Wales	Judith Grier	May 2023
Bidston St James	Labour Party	Brian Martin Kenny	May 2023
	Labour Party	Julie McManus	May 2023
	Labour Party	Liz Grey	May 2023
Birkenhead Tranmere	Green Party of England and Wales	Amanda Onwuemene	May 2023
	Green Party of England and Wales	Ewan Tomeny	May 2023
	Green Party of England and Wales	Pat Cleary	May 2023
Claughton	Labour Party	George Davies	May 2023
	Labour Party	Gillian Wood	May 2023
	Labour Party	Stephen Foulkes	May 2023
Oxton	Liberal Democrats	Allan Brame	May 2023
	Liberal Democrats	Michael Graham Redfern	May 2023
	Liberal Democrats	Stuart Kelly	May 2023
Prenton	Green Party of England and Wales	Chris Cooke	May 2023
	Green Party of England and Wales	Harry Ross Gorman	May 2023
	Green Party of England and Wales	Naomi Graham	May 2023
Rock Ferry	Green Party of England and Wales	Craig John McDonald	May 2023
	Labour Party	Paula Basnett	May 2023
	Labour Party	Tony Murphy	May 2023

Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.

2024 General Election

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Alison McGovern Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE	Lab	22,468	52.1%
Jo Bird	Green	8,670	20.1%
Tony Stanley	Ref	6,142	14.2%
Sarah Payne	Con	3,238	7.5%
Stuart Kelly	LD	2,292	5.3%
Catherine Evans	Ind	324	0.8%

2019 General Election

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Mick Whitley	Lab	24,990	59.0%
Frank Field Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE	Ind	7,285	17.2%
Claire Rowles	Con	5,540	13.1%
Stuart Kelly	LD	1,620	3.8%
Darren-Lee Lythgoe	Ind	1,489	3.5%
Pat Cleary	Green	1,405	3.3%

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Frank Field Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE	Lab	33,558	76.9%
Stewart Gardiner	Con	8,044	18.4%
Allan Brame	LD	1,118	2.6%
Jayne Clough	Green	943	2.2%

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Frank Field Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE	Lab	26,468	67.6%
Clark Vasey	Con	5,816	14.9%
Wayne Harling	Ind	3,838	9.8%
Kenny Peers	Green	1,626	4.2%
Allan Brame	LD	1,396	3.6%

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
✓ Field, Frank Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE	Lab	22,082	62.5%
Gilbert, Andrew	Con	6,687	18.9%
Kelly, Stuart	LD	6,554	18.6%

Timeline

National Media Profile

Mick Whitley 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.

Latest News

33 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency

Crime & PolicingLocal Government↓↓↓ Negative

Probe launched into Peter Sullivan's wrongful murder conviction

Peter Sullivan, who spent 38 years in prison for the 1986 murder of Birkenhead barmaid Diane Sindall, has been exonerated by DNA evidence and freed in 2023. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has now launched a formal investigation into alleged misconduct by Merseyside Police officers during his original investigation, including claims of beatings, threats, and denial of legal representation.

Daily Mail Online|28 Mar 2026Read →

Crime & Policing↓↓ Negative

Birkenhead man was jailed after he stole chocolates worth £58

A 48-year-old Birkenhead resident was jailed for 14 days after stealing £58 worth of chocolates from a local Heron Foods store and resisting arrest. The sentencing was aggravated by his previous convictions.

Wirral Globe|27 Mar 2026Read →

Crime & Policing↓↓↓ Negative

Birkenhead man must abstain from booze for 80 days after offences

A Birkenhead resident was sentenced at Wirral Magistrates Court for multiple offences including assaulting a police officer, drug possession, and drunk and disorderly behaviour. He received a 12-month community order with an 80-day alcohol abstinence requirement and rehabilitation activity.

Wirral Globe|26 Mar 2026Read →

Culture & Community↑↑↑ Positive

Paul O'Grady's private archive to be shown in major exhibition

A major exhibition celebrating Paul O'Grady's life and archive will open at Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead on December 4, 2026, running throughout 2027. The free exhibition is supported by £241,484 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and showcases the late entertainer's significant cultural legacy as an LGBTQIA+ icon with deep roots in his hometown.

Liverpool Echo|26 Mar 2026Read →

Culture & CommunityEconomy & Jobs↑↑↑ Positive

Wirral bakery named one of 50 best bakeries in UK

Solo Bread, a Birkenhead-based artisanal bakery founded in 2023, has been named one of the UK's 50 best bakeries by the Good Food Guide. The recognition highlights the quality of local independent businesses in the constituency and demonstrates Birkenhead's growing reputation for craft food production.

Wirral Globe|26 Mar 2026Read →

Culture & CommunityEconomy & JobsLocal Government↑↑↑ Positive

Metro mayor backs Wirral park to become UNESCO World Heritage Site

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has publicly backed Birkenhead Park's bid for UNESCO World Heritage Site status, highlighting its global significance as the inspiration for Central Park in New York and its revolutionary role in making quality public spaces accessible to all. The park is on the UK Tentative List, with UNESCO feedback expected in October 2026, and Rotheram emphasises the cultural and economic benefits recognition could bring to the entire Liverpool City Region.

Wirral Globe|24 Mar 2026Read →

Culture & CommunityEconomy & JobsLocal Government↑↑↑ Positive

'I've lived around the world but Birkenhead is where I stayed'

Birkenhead is preparing a £3m UK Town of Culture bid, with local cultural organisations and community leaders expressing optimism about the town's future. The article highlights the town's vibrant cultural scene, including venues like Future Yard, the Williamson Art Gallery, and grassroots creative spaces, while noting efforts to shift perceptions of Birkenhead's cultural significance.

Liverpool Echo|23 Mar 2026Read →

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