Ind took this seat from Lab after 4 consecutive elections.
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Adnan Hussain
IndependentMr Adnan Hussain is the Independent MP for Blackburn, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
The government rejected a Lords amendment that would have required specific evidence to be presented to a court when applying for a youth diversion order (used in terrorism and serious harm cases), arguing it would create unhelpful rigidity. Instead, the government proposed its own alternative amendment requiring statutory guidance to set out what evidence courts should consider.
Parliament voted on an opposition-proposed motion about oil and gas policy. Opposition Day motions are brought by parties not in government, and this vote signals a political divide over the future of North Sea oil and gas extraction under the Labour government.
Vote on a Conservative-backed amendment (Amendment 2) to the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill that would reintroduce merit-based selection — rewarding academic achievement and exam performance — into the NHS medical specialty training allocation system, which currently allocates places without considering candidates' grades or merit.
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“New plan to keep 700 BT staff in Lancashire after office closure announcement” — accrington
“BT told to focus jobs in Blackburn in place of Warrington” — Lancashire Telegraph
A marginal seat — won by just 132 votes (0.3%) in 2024. Centred on Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Population 112,808, notably young (median age 34 vs 41 nationally), a majority-minority constituency. Recorded crime is 47% above the national average. Median income £24K (below average).
Trains between Bolton and Blackburn may be delayed today - here's why
Lancashire Telegraph · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£28,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,965
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
65
39 primary, 9 secondary, 17 other
Total Income Tax▼
£140m
from 43,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,100
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,250
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▼
45.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
64.4%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 village, rural areas — 111,081 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
12 councillors across 12 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Queens Park | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Amin Kapadia | May 2024 |
| Bastwell Daisyfield | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Rana Khan | May 2024 |
| Billinge Beardwood | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Waqar Hussain | May 2024 |
| Blackburn Central | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Terri Mahmood | May 2024 |
| Blackburn South East | Labour Party | Tony Humphrys | May 2024 |
| Ewood | Labour Party | Ashley Richard Whalley | May 2024 |
| Little Harwood Whitebirk | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Tiger Patel | May 2024 |
| Livesey With Pleasington | Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Russell | May 2024 |
| Mill Hill Moorgate | Labour Party | Julie Gunn | May 2024 |
| Roe Lee | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Imran Ahmed | May 2024 |
| Shear Brow Corporation Park | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Muntazir Patel | May 2024 |
| Wensley Fold | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Iqbal Masters | May 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ind | 10,518 | 27.1% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 10,386 | 26.7% |
| WPB | 7,105 | 18.3% | |
| Ref | 4,844 | 12.5% | |
| Con | 3,474 | 8.9% | |
| Green | 1,416 | 3.6% | |
| LD | 689 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 369 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 86 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 29,040 | 64.9% |
| Con | 10,736 | 24.0% | |
| Ind | 2,770 | 6.2% | |
| LD | 1,130 | 2.5% | |
| Green | 741 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 319 | 0.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 33,148 | 69.8% |
| Con | 12,780 | 26.9% | |
| Ind | 878 | 1.9% | |
| LD | 709 | 1.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Lab | 24,762 | 56.3% |
| Con | 12,002 | 27.3% | |
| Ind | 6,280 | 14.3% | |
| LD | 955 | 2.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 21,751 | 47.8% | |
| Con | 11,895 | 26.1% | |
| LD | 6,918 | 15.2% | |
| Ind | 2,158 | 4.7% | |
| Ind | 1,424 | 3.1% | |
| Ind | 942 | 2.1% | |
| Ind | 238 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 173 | 0.4% |
Adnan Hussain 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.
A broken-down train caused disruptions to services between Bolton and Blackburn on April 9, with delays expected until 3:30pm and replacement road transport offered. Affected stations included Ramsgreave & Wilpshire and other local hubs, with passengers advised of potential 60-minute journey delays.
Comedian Tez Ilyas, who is from Blackburn, is reuniting with fellow comedian Guz Khan at a comedy show at Darwen Library Theatre on April 12. The event will also feature local comedians Shabaz Ali and Louis Etienne.
A Blackburn man, Zahid Yarmohammadi, died by suicide after setting himself on fire in November 2025. An inquest found that his GP practice failed to follow up on mental health concerns following a June suicide attempt, with the coroner concluding he had 'fallen between the cracks' of healthcare responsibility despite clear warning signs.
A historic former pub and restaurant on Darwen Street in Blackburn town centre has been put on the market for £375,000. The five-storey building, which operated as The George Inn in the 20th century before serving as various hospitality venues, is being marketed as a versatile investment opportunity for conversion into residential flats or offices.
BT announced the closure of its Blackburn and Accrington call centres, affecting 700 staff who would be offered relocation to Warrington or redundancy. Local MP Sarah Smith and the Labour group have backed a union counter-proposal to consolidate jobs at the Blackburn Telephone Exchange instead, arguing it would preserve local employment and avoid lengthy commutes.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced a nine-day closure of Blakey Moor (April 13-21) for Cadent Gas utility upgrades connected to the King George's Hall refurbishment project. The closure will affect town centre traffic but a signed diversion route will be in place, with the £13.5 million hall renovation on track for autumn 2026 reopening.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to approve a £2m civil engineering contract with George Cox & Sons to build a roundabout on New Whalley Old Road, which will unlock access to over 1,000 new homes across two major housing developments (Bovis Homes and the North East Blackburn Strategic Housing Site). This infrastructure project is a key enabler for significant residential growth in the constituency.
A four-bedroom terraced house in Blackburn sold at auction for £65,000 after being used as a cannabis factory, significantly below the local average house price of £150,000. The property shows extensive damage from its former use, including ventilation shafts, water storage units, and severe structural deterioration across multiple rooms.
The Coast to Coast Walk, created by Alfred Wainwright who spent his first 34 years in Blackburn, has been designated as a National Trail after a long campaign by The Wainwright Society. The article celebrates this achievement and highlights Wainwright's deep connections to Blackburn, including his work at the Town Hall and co-founding of Blackburn Rovers Supporters Club.
A property owner in Blackburn's Northgate Conservation Area has resubmitted plans to convert a former beauty salon into a hot food takeaway after initially receiving approval only for a café use. The application follows an earlier attempt that was rejected due to conflicts with local planning policies, which led the applicant to compromise with a café proposal instead.
Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain participated in a community debate hosted by The Light Foundation discussing challenges facing the town, including community division, the impact of the 2024 election, and the need for greater mutual understanding between different communities. The event highlighted concerns about 'parallel lives' in Blackburn, media portrayal of minorities, and cost-of-living pressures driving social tensions.
The Wainwright Coast to Coast Walk has been designated as a National Trail following years of campaigning by The Wainwright Society and £5.5 million investment. The achievement is celebrated as a victory for the walking route created by Alfred Wainwright, who spent his formative years in Blackburn before achieving fame through his Lakeland guides.
A Blackburn man, Stephen Norman Smith, died after falling down the stairs at his home on St Barnabus Street. An inquest into the death was opened and adjourned, with a final hearing scheduled for June 25 at Blackburn Town Hall.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is appointing George Cox & Sons Ltd as the main contractor for a new four-arm roundabout on Whalley Old Road, with works scheduled to begin in May 2026 and complete by December 2026. The £2m project will serve new housing developments including the Sunnybower Meadow estate and future north-east Blackburn expansion, with funding from the council and developer contributions.
A problematic junction on Whalley Old Road near Blackburn, described as 'the tightest in Lancashire,' is being redesigned with a new roundabout starting next month due to increased traffic from planned housing developments (165 new homes at Sunnybower and 1,500 more). The junction's steep gradient and tight bend currently causes difficulties for larger vehicles, particularly in winter conditions.
A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of Marek Krygier, a Polish national living in Blackburn, after an alleged altercation outside a Home Bargains store. Police are appealing for witnesses and information about the incident that occurred on March 27.
This article is a nostalgic retrospective on Billinge Grammar School, which opened in Blackburn in January 1966 as a state-of-the-art educational facility. It details the school's impressive facilities, cost (£375,000), and its official opening by then-MP Barbara Castle, representing a significant local investment in education during the post-war period.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is progressing plans to build a new roundabout on Whalley Old Road to serve the controversial Sunnybower Meadow housing estate (165 homes) and a proposed 1,250-home development. The project cost has increased from £1.75m to £2m, with construction expected to begin summer 2026 and complete by December 2026.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has successfully removed an illegal traveller encampment from Pleasington Playing Fields through legal action, with the site cleared and ready for Easter weekend. The council secured a possession order from courts and the travellers vacated on Wednesday, April 1.
The Blackburn Bus Company is investing £4 million in 16 new low-emission buses for the 464 service connecting Accrington, Rawtenstall, Bacup and Rochdale. The upgrade includes modern amenities like Wi-Fi, USB charging, improved accessibility features, and Euro 6 emission standards, benefiting the 1.5 million annual passengers on this busy route.
Cllr Jim Smith, Blackburn with Darwen Council's environment boss, is retiring after 22 years as a councillor and 13 years on the ruling executive board. During his tenure, he introduced blue recycling bins and worked with former MP Jack Straw to secure electric wheelchairs for elderly residents, among other local improvements.
Co-op Funeralcare Blackburn donated over 200 Easter eggs to children patients at Royal Blackburn Hospital, with additional support for local hospice fundraising. The donation demonstrates community solidarity and local business engagement with healthcare institutions in Blackburn.
Blackburn fish and chip shops are preparing for their busiest trading day of the year on Good Friday, with establishments like Holly Tree Fish and Chips and Bryan Street Chippy extending hours and taking pre-orders to manage demand. The article highlights how the Christian tradition of eating fish on Good Friday remains deeply ingrained in the local community and supports local businesses.
Political leaders in Blackburn have condemned false accusations and a fake WhatsApp graphic circulated against Independent council candidate Fajila Patel in the Daisyfield and Bastwell ward elections. The incident has prompted calls from Conservative, Labour, and Reform UK figures for unity against divisive campaign tactics and misinformation.
Blackburn with Darwen Council will take over management of the 13-bed Intermediate Care facility at Albion Mill from the NHS (ELHT) from September 2026, continuing efforts to reduce hospital bed blocking. The facility, which opened in January 2022, provides short-term reablement services for elderly residents to help them regain independence and return home.
United Utilities plans a £170 million upgrade to Blackburn's wastewater treatment works, installing advanced anaerobic digestion technology to increase renewable energy production by 20% and generate around 127,000 MWh of biogas annually. The scheme supports the company's net-zero ambitions and will supply green electricity for on-site use and grid export, with minimal disruption to the local community during construction.
Northern train services between Blackburn and Clitheroe faced cancellations and delays this afternoon due to a points failure on the track. Network Rail staff were dispatched to resolve the issue, with ticket restrictions lifted for affected passengers during the disruption.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is purchasing the Grade II-listed 'Eddy Holes' farmhouse, a 12th-century building with historical links to medieval Knights Hospitaller, to protect it from developers and prevent disruption to the North-East Blackburn Strategic Housing Site development. The council will refurbish and repurpose the property as temporary housing or a residential dwelling while proceeding with plans to deliver 1,250 new homes in the area by 2050.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is pursuing a full injunction against the Young family's unlawful travellers' camp at Hall Moss Farm in Darwen, near Whitehall Park. The legal battle follows months of enforcement action and a planning inspector's dismissal of the family's appeal in September 2024, with a court decision expected next week.
Over 270,000 motorists have been caught by Blackburn with Darwen's bus lane cameras in the past three years, generating £799,190 in fines. Council data shows the enforcement is working as a deterrent, with penalties dropping from 10,784 in 2023 to 7,955 in 2025, though some councillors worry it may deter out-of-town shoppers.
A consumer guide listing the cheapest petrol and diesel prices at garages across Blackburn, sourced from petrolprices.com. This is a practical local consumer article with no political significance.
The 1V Awards Dinner, celebrating community achievement and volunteering across East Lancashire, will be held on June 13 at Blackburn's historic The Exchange venue after being rescheduled from March. The event will showcase the refurbished Exchange building, which is undergoing a major transformation blending heritage with contemporary design.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is approving a contractor to build a new roundabout on Whalley Old Road to serve new housing developments. The project cost has risen from £1.75m to £2m, though construction time has been reduced from eight to seven months, with work expected to start in May.
BT Group has announced the closure of its call centres in Blackburn and Accrington, affecting nearly 700 workers who must either relocate to Warrington or take redundancy. The Communications Workers Union has launched a campaign against the decision, with Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain and local councillors joining efforts to pressure BT to reconsider the plans.
Blackburn with Darwen's public health boss Cllr Damian Talbot has strongly opposed the Green Party's proposal to legalise all drugs, citing local data showing 28 addiction-related deaths in 2025 and £5m annual spending on drug/alcohol treatment in the borough. The statement was prompted by Conservative councillor John Slater and countered by Green councillor Shabir Fazal, who argued the current system has failed.
Ryoya Morishita, a Japanese midfielder signed by Blackburn Rovers last summer, has adapted well to English football and Championship football after initial adjustment difficulties. The article focuses on his on-pitch improvements, integration into the local community, and his positive relationship with manager Michael O'Neill.
A Blackburn-based sex offender was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison after breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by relocating to Devon without police notification and using unregistered social media. The case highlights successful inter-force police cooperation in protecting vulnerable people and enforcing sex offender management requirements.
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