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Jessica Toale
Labour PartyJessica Toale is the Labour MP for Bournemouth West, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on New Clause 2 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, debated alongside related amendments including provisions on guidance, devolution, and regulatory consultation. The excerpts focus on New Clause 20, which would require the Secretary of State to issue guidance (consulting chief medical officers and palliative/hospice care providers) and enable Welsh Ministers to issue guidance on devolved health matters.
Vote on whether to allow employers who opt out of providing assisted dying to also prohibit their employees from participating in assisted dying while working for them. This amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults Bill would let, for example, a religious hospice or care home prevent its staff from facilitating assisted dying even if the individual healthcare worker personally wished to do so.
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Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Bournemouth and Poole. Population 115,215. Median income £26K (below average).
Asylum seeker who trained with Mo Farah denies sexual assault on teen
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£33,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,240
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
31
15 primary, 6 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£229m
from 50,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,350
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,610
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▼
43.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
64.1%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 citys — 107,546 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
19 councillors across 8 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderney Bourne Valley | Liberal Democrats | Adrian David Chapmanlaw | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Rachel Marie Maidment | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Tony Trent | May 2023 | |
| Bournemouth Central | Conservative and Unionist Party | Hazel Allen | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Jamie Paul Martin | May 2023 | |
| Kinson | Conservative and Unionist Party | Cameron Ralph Adams | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Duane William Farr | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Michelle Andrea Dower | May 2023 | |
| Redhill Northbourne | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Jackie Edwards | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Stephen Gordon George Bartlett | May 2023 | |
| Talbot Branksome Woods | Conservative and Unionist Party | Karen Alexis Rampton | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Matthew Stephen Gillett | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Philip Broadhead | May 2023 | |
| Wallisdown Winton West | Liberal Democrats | Olivia Maria Brown | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Richard Herrett | May 2023 | |
| Westbourne West Cliff | Conservative and Unionist Party | David D'Orton-Gibson | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | John William Beesley | May 2023 | |
| Winton East | Green Party of England and Wales | Chris Rigby | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Simon Bull | 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 | 14,365 | 36.4% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 11,141 | 28.3% |
| Ref | 6,647 | 16.9% | |
| LD | 4,311 | 10.9% | |
| Green | 2,614 | 6.6% | |
| Ind | 201 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 139 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 24,550 | 53.4% |
| Lab | 14,400 | 31.3% | |
| LD | 4,931 | 10.7% | |
| Green | 2,096 | 4.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 23,812 | 53.5% |
| Lab | 16,101 | 36.2% | |
| LD | 2,929 | 6.6% | |
| Green | 1,247 | 2.8% | |
| Ind | 418 | 0.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 20,155 | 48.3% |
| Ind | 7,745 | 18.5% | |
| Lab | 7,386 | 17.7% | |
| LD | 3,281 | 7.8% | |
| Green | 3,107 | 7.4% | |
| Ind | 99 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 18,808 | 45.1% |
| LD | 13,225 | 31.8% | |
| Lab | 6,171 | 14.8% | |
| Ind | 2,999 | 7.2% | |
| Ind | 456 | 1.1% |
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A Somalian asylum seeker accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old girl in Bournemouth Gardens denies the charges, claiming consensual contact. The trial at Winchester Crown Court examines allegations that Elmi targeted the teenager when she was alone, with prosecution arguing predatory intent and the defence presenting an alternative account of events.
Three children were arrested for public order offences during police patrols at Bournemouth beach on April 8, a busy day with good weather. Dorset Police confirmed the arrests and reiterated their commitment to tackling antisocial behaviour in the area.
Four entertainment stars (Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Joe Pasquale, Shane Richie) will perform 'The Prat Pack's Back' at the BIC in Bournemouth on September 15 as part of a UK-wide tour. The show follows their successful 2025 tour and features music, comedy, and big-band performances.
Kaiser Chiefs will headline Poole Harbour Festival's 10th anniversary celebration from July 31 to August 2 at Baiter Park in Poole, with an expanded lineup featuring major acts and up to 15,000 attendees expected. The festival will include family entertainment, tribute bands, and shuttle bus services running between Bournemouth, Westbourne, Branksome, and Poole.
A documentary examining the connection between European wildfires, climate change, and far-right politics will screen for the first time in Dorset at Patch Bournemouth on April 28, hosted by Transition Town Bournemouth. The film was created by Dr Pete Knapp, a former air quality scientist who crowdfunded the project and travelled across Europe documenting communities affected by 2023 wildfires.
AFC Bournemouth supporters, the Handlebarmy Army, will cycle 400 miles from Dorset to Newcastle next week to raise funds for the Cleft Lip and Palate Association, inspired by team leader Dave Harris's son who was born with the condition. The charity ride showcases local community spirit and the football club's connection to charitable causes.
A premises licence application has been submitted to BCP Council for The Old Post Office in Bournemouth, seeking permission to serve alcohol, live/recorded music, and late-night food until 2am. The public consultation period runs until April 23, 2025.
A 41-year-old father from Christchurch, Dorset, was killed in an assault outside MyBar in Bournemouth over Easter weekend. A man has been charged with murder, and the incident highlights serious crime affecting the local community.
The Queens Hotel & Spa Bournemouth has reopened following a £2 million refurbishment, featuring upgraded bedrooms, improved spa and gym facilities, and a redesigned reception area. The investment represents positive local economic activity and tourism infrastructure development in Bournemouth.
Poole Netball Club's Under-12 team won the England Netball National Championship, defeating Oldham Red Kites 12-11 in a dramatic final—their first national title since 2019. The victory highlights grassroots sporting excellence and youth development in the local community.
A 26-year-old Somalian man is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old teenager at a bus stop in Bournemouth in April 2024, allegedly dragging her to a park. The case has heard testimony from the victim's mother about her distressed phone call after the alleged assault, and prosecution claims the defendant was 'watching' the victim and her friends before approaching her when alone.
A spring heatwave brought crowds of visitors to Bournemouth's beaches, with temperatures reaching 23°C on the South Coast. The article highlights the popularity of Bournemouth's award-winning Blue Flag beaches and notes that the town attracted over ten million visits during summer 2025.
A deliberate fire was reported at a derelict building on Blandford Road in Poole on April 7, 2026. Dorset Police confirmed the fire was believed to be deliberate and are conducting ongoing enquiries with increased local patrols in the area.
A 35-year-old man has been charged with the murder of James Blanch, 41, who was killed in a brutal attack outside MyBar in Bournemouth in the early hours of Easter Monday. The incident has shocked the local community, with the victim's family describing him as a devoted father and husband.
A 35-year-old Bournemouth man has been charged with murder following the death of a 41-year-old man outside a bar on Charminster Road in the early hours of Monday, April 6. The case highlights serious crime affecting the local community and is now proceeding through the courts.
A speculative AI-generated feature imagines how iconic locations in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole might look in 100 years, with predictions including climate adaptation, renewable energy integration, and modernised public spaces. The article focuses on visual transformations such as green infrastructure, driverless vehicles, and reimagined civic buildings like a proposed arts hub in the former Barclays House.
BCP Council has announced temporary traffic regulation orders for special events in Poole and Christchurch, including weekly Bike Nights (April-June) and St George's Day parades (April 26), with specific road closures and restrictions on parking and loading during event times.
A charity walk along Bournemouth's seafront between the two piers raised over £1,000 for homelessness charity Hope HTS and Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs, with dozens of dog owners and their pets participating. The event was attended by Bournemouth deputy mayor councillor George Farquhar, highlighting community engagement in local charitable causes.
BCP Council will temporarily close sections of Queen Anne Drive and Magna Road in Poole over two weekends (April 11-12 and 18-19) for highway maintenance work. Alternative routes have been provided, though the restrictions could potentially extend up to 18 months.
A 41-year-old man, James Blanch, was killed in a brutal attack outside MyBar in Bournemouth in the early hours of Easter Monday. Five men have been arrested in connection with the incident, with police continuing investigations and urging witnesses to come forward.
A 41-year-old man from Christchurch died following a reported assault on Charminster Road in Bournemouth in April. Five men have been arrested in connection with the incident, with some released under investigation and others in custody pending a murder inquiry.
The BCP Conservative group has confirmed it will stand candidates in all four Bournemouth town council wards within Bournemouth West for the May 7 town council elections. The Conservatives opposed the creation of these new lower tier authorities, citing concerns about £4+ million in first-year costs with no services, but are now fielding candidates to provide scrutiny and represent residents.
A multi-agency rescue operation was launched in Poole on April 4 after a person entered the water near Flaghead Chine. The individual was recovered by RNLI Poole and handed to ambulance crews; a subsequent shoreline search confirmed no additional persons were at risk.
A man in his 40s died following an assault outside MyBar on Charminster Road in Bournemouth on Easter Monday. Police have arrested five men in connection with the incident, with investigations ongoing and an increased police presence maintained in the area.
The Queens Hotel & Spa in Bournemouth has reopened following a £2 million refurbishment after being acquired out of administration in 2025. The renovation includes upgraded bedrooms, spa facilities, reception areas, and event spaces, positioning the hotel as a key hospitality asset for the town.
A fire broke out in an underground bunker on Lake Drive in Poole on April 5, believed to have been started deliberately. Fire services extinguished the blaze within 40 minutes, and the incident has been handed to Dorset Police for investigation.
South Western Railway will close Southampton Central lines for maintenance work on April 11-12, affecting train services to Bournemouth, Poole, and surrounding areas. Rail replacement buses will operate during the weekend, though some services will be cancelled or amended.
Emergency services, including Poole Coastguard Rescue Team and Weymouth RNLI, successfully rescued an injured person with suspected neck or spinal injuries from a vessel off St Alban's Head on March 27. The casualty was transferred to hospital via ambulance after being recovered by lifeboat and assisted by Coastguard paramedics.
Poole police reported 15 antisocial behaviour incidents over one week, with increased reports involving young people during school holidays. Officers have stepped up patrols at hotspots including Branksome Recreation Ground and are working with BCP Council and schools on early interventions.
Hundreds of people queued for hours in Bournemouth Square on Easter Sunday to buy jacket potatoes from viral TikTok star Spudman and local vendor Smokey Mose. The collaboration between the two highlighted the vibrancy of Bournemouth's food scene and community spirit, though it also highlighted challenges facing the catering industry.
A 32-year-old prisoner, Jason Evans, escaped from a transport vehicle in Poole and remains at large in the Bournemouth and Poole area as of April 5. Dorset Police believe he may be in the Southbourne area of Bournemouth and are urging the public not to approach him but to contact police immediately with information.
BCP Council has announced extensive planned roadworks across Poole and Bournemouth from late March through May 2026, affecting multiple roads with temporary traffic signals, closures, and diversions. The works include utility repairs, resurfacing, and infrastructure improvements by various providers including Wessex Water, SGN, and BCP highways.
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