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Tom Hayes
Labour PartyTom Hayes is the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Positive coverage
“Bournemouth MP and charities help secure £20m investment for Boscombe West” — Daily Echo Sport
“SWR director celebrates government's £2.6 million funding for Pokesdown Station” — Daily Echo Sport
Represented by Lab since 2024. Centred on Bournemouth. Population 97,871.
Ex-footballer accused of murder appears in court as trial date set
Dorset Echo · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£36,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,400
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
27
17 primary, 5 secondary, 5 other
Total Income Tax▼
£288m
from 53,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,750
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,470
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▼
54.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
79.5%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city — 106,942 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
18 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: Jun 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe East Pokesdown | Labour Party | Eleanor Connolly | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | George S Farquhar | May 2023 | |
| Boscombe West | Labour Party | Gillian Mary Martin | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Patrick Canavan | May 2023 | |
| East Cliff Springbourne | Green Party of England and Wales | Sara Louise Armstrong | Jun 2023 |
| East Southbourne Tuckton | Liberal Democrats | Bernadette Patricia Nanovo | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Judy Richardson | May 2023 | |
| Littledown Iford | Conservative and Unionist Party | Bobbie Dove | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Lawrence Williams | May 2023 | |
| Moordown | Green Party of England and Wales | Alice Kate Salmon | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Joe Salmon | May 2023 | |
| Muscliff Strouden Park | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Brian George Castle | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Kieron Wilson | May 2023 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Lisa Northover | May 2023 | |
| Queens Park | Green Party of England and Wales | Alasdair Keddie | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Sharon Carr-Brown | May 2023 | |
| West Southbourne | Liberal Democrats | Brian Chick | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Jeff Hanna | 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.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 18,316 | 40.8% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 12,837 | 28.6% |
| Ref | 6,268 | 14.0% | |
| LD | 3,082 | 6.9% | |
| Green | 2,790 | 6.2% | |
| Ind | 1,529 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 88 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 24,926 | 50.6% |
| Lab | 16,120 | 32.7% | |
| LD | 5,418 | 11.0% | |
| Green | 2,049 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 447 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 314 | 0.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,221 | 51.9% |
| Lab | 17,284 | 35.5% | |
| LD | 3,168 | 6.5% | |
| Ind | 1,405 | 2.9% | |
| Green | 1,236 | 2.5% | |
| Ind | 304 | 0.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 22,060 | 49.2% |
| Lab | 7,448 | 16.6% | |
| Ind | 7,401 | 16.5% | |
| LD | 3,752 | 8.4% | |
| Green | 3,263 | 7.3% | |
| Ind | 903 | 2.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 21,320 | 48.4% |
| LD | 13,592 | 30.9% | |
| Lab | 5,836 | 13.3% | |
| Ind | 3,027 | 6.9% | |
| Ind | 249 | 0.6% |
Tom Hayes 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.
16 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Rico Wilson, a 35-year-old ex-footballer from Bournemouth, has appeared in court charged with the murder of James Blanch following an alleged assault outside a Bournemouth bar on April 6. A trial date has been set for October 5, with Wilson remanded in custody pending the hearing.
A 26-year-old Somali man is on trial at Winchester Crown Court for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Bournemouth Gardens in April 2025. The defendant denies the charges, claiming the contact was consensual kissing initiated by the woman.
The government has launched a consultation on tougher fireworks laws following a campaign led by Tom Hayes, Labour MP for Bournemouth East. The consultation will explore reducing noise limits and restricting public sales, following two petitions that gained over 376,000 signatures combined.
Solitaire Jewellers has opened a new store in Bournemouth town centre's arcade, replacing the former Arcade Jewellers that went into liquidation. The opening represents continued retail investment in Bournemouth and offers jewellery services including repairs, valuations, and watch servicing.
Bournemouth University and its Students' Union have been shortlisted for national awards at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026, recognised for their Cost of Living Support and Students' Union excellence. The university's support includes dedicated packages for estranged students including accommodation, grants, and Christmas vouchers.
Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes has welcomed new government legislation aimed at ending 'subscription traps' by making it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions and claim refunds. The reforms could potentially save the public up to £400 million annually by addressing a practice that costs consumers an estimated £170 per year on average.
Residents of Bournemouth East are seeking to restore Swanmore Gardens' historic pavilion into a community space with a café and facilities, with overwhelming support for protecting the green space and addressing safety concerns. MP Tom Hayes has been engaging with constituents on the vision and pledges to secure funding while hosting a community meeting to shape proposals.
A new tapas and wine bar on Christchurch Road in Bournemouth has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol between 9am and 11pm daily. The application is open for public objections until April 9.
Waitrose has applied to BCP Council for a premises licence variation to permit 24-hour alcohol sales (off-premises and online) at its Wimborne Road store in Winton, Bournemouth. The public consultation period runs until April 10, with residents able to submit representations or objections.
Two Bournemouth teenagers were sentenced to suspended prison terms and banned from all UK pubs, bars, nightclubs and hotels for six months after causing destruction at the Trouville Hotel in Bournemouth. The incident involved aggressive behaviour, damage to property, and assaults on hotel staff, with the judge calling their conduct 'disgraceful'.
Two 19-year-olds caused significant damage at a Bournemouth hotel and received a six-month nationwide ban from pubs, bars, nightclubs, and hotels, along with suspended jail sentences. The incident highlights local anti-social behaviour and violence issues affecting Bournemouth's hospitality sector.
A Year 12 student from United Sixth Form in Bournemouth has won an international art competition and will have her work exhibited at the National Art Centre in Tokyo this summer. The achievement represents a significant success for local education and demonstrates the quality of talent within Bournemouth's schools.
The iconic Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa has been sold to Dedigama Properties, with potential plans for expansion including additional bedrooms and leisure facilities. This represents a significant business transaction for a major local landmark hotel located near the beach and Bournemouth University.
Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes has successfully secured £20 million in government funding for Boscombe West through the Pride in Place programme, working in partnership with local charities including the Bournemouth Foodbank, YMCA, and Citizens Advice Bureau. The investment addresses widespread deprivation in the area, with data showing over 5,300 advice cases related to housing, fuel poverty, and benefit hardship.
Tom Hayes MP has welcomed new government safeguards against foreign political interference, including caps on donations from British citizens abroad and a ban on cryptocurrency donations. The measures follow investigations into Russian interference and broader national security concerns.
The Government has awarded £2.6 million in funding to install lifts at Pokesdown Station in Bournemouth East, improving accessibility for disabled passengers and families. The project follows a campaign led by MP Tom Hayes, who secured the funding through the Growth Mission Fund.
Former AFC Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn has been appointed honorary chairman at Bournemouth Rugby Club to support the club's growth and corporate development. The appointment reflects the rugby club's ambitions both on and off the pitch, with Mostyn bringing experience from his successful tenure at the football club.
Tom Hayes MP announces a new community-led board to oversee £20 million in Government investment in Boscombe, with an independent Chair role to ensure local residents shape how the funding is spent. The initiative aims to improve Boscombe in line with community needs through inclusive engagement and involves Hayes directly on the board.
This article explores Bournemouth's three mottos: the civic coat of arms motto 'Pulchritudo et Salubritas' (Beauty and Health) from 1891 reflecting its Victorian resort heritage, Bournemouth University's 'Discere Mutari Est' (To Learn is to Change) emphasizing educational transformation, and AFC Bournemouth's 'Together, Anything is Possible' representing community spirit and the club's Premier League rise.
Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes secured £2.6 million government funding to complete the Pokesdown Station step-free accessibility project after BCP Council withdrew its contribution. Local ward councillors have praised Hayes's efforts to salvage the scheme, with Labour councillors criticizing the council's decision to withdraw funding without warning.
Pokesdown Station near Bournemouth will finally receive funding for lifts after 40+ years without them, following a long campaign by disabled access advocates. Tom Hayes, MP for Bournemouth East, secured £2.6m government funding after the local council withdrew support, with work expected to complete by 2027.
Tom Hayes, Labour MP for Bournemouth East, welcomes the Government's crackdown on cheap steel imports and its £2.5 billion investment to boost domestic steel production. Hayes voted for emergency legislation to rescue British Steel, which has now secured a £500 million contract for rail tracks, protecting 2,700 jobs.
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