Lab held for 5 consecutive elections.
Kerry McCarthy
Labour PartyKerry McCarthy is the Labour MP for Bristol East, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005.
MPs voted on new regulations expanding the Public Order Act 2023 to criminalise interference with key national infrastructure, such as energy, transport, and water systems. This extends powers introduced to tackle disruptive protest tactics used by groups like Just Stop Oil.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Bristol East has been predominantly positive for Kerry across 30 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Developers shouldn’t be allowed to let this historic pub slide into disrepair, says Bristol MP - BristolWorld” — BristolWorld
“Third Bristol MP made minister in new government - BBC” — BBC
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Bristol and Kingswood and Fishponds. Population 120,162, notably young (median age 35 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 81% above the national average.
Rent rise challenges will cost tenants just £47 under new tribunal rules
Residential Landlord · 23 Mar 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£32,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,820
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
36
24 primary, 2 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£250m
from 59,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,730
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,250
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▼
39.5
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
51.9%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 citys — 110,425 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
16 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brislington East | Labour Party | Katja Hornchen | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Timothy Charles Rippington | May 2024 | |
| Brislington West | Liberal Democrats | Andrew John Varney | May 2024 |
| Liberal Democrats | Jos Clark | May 2024 | |
| Easton | Green Party of England and Wales | Barry William Parsons | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Jenny Bartle | May 2024 | |
| Knowle | Green Party of England and Wales | Cam Hayward | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Toby Wells | May 2024 | |
| Lawrence Hill | Green Party of England and Wales | Shona Jemphrey | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Yassin Hassan Mohamud | May 2024 | |
| St George Central | Green Party of England and Wales | Abi Finch | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Cara Lavan | May 2024 | |
| St George Troopers Hill | Labour Party | Fabian Guy Breckels | May 2024 |
| St George West | Green Party of England and Wales | Rob Bryher | May 2024 |
| Stockwood | Conservative and Unionist Party | Graham David Morris | May 2024 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jonathan Robert Hucker | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 20,748 | 45.0% |
| Green | 14,142 | 30.7% | |
| Con | 6,435 | 14.0% | |
| LD | 2,713 | 5.9% | |
| Ind | 1,259 | 2.7% | |
| Ind | 555 | 1.2% | |
| Ind | 257 | 0.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 27,717 | 53.1% |
| Con | 16,923 | 32.5% | |
| LD | 3,527 | 6.8% | |
| Green | 2,106 | 4.0% | |
| Ind | 1,881 | 3.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 30,847 | 60.7% |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 17,453 | 34.4% |
| LD | 1,389 | 2.7% | |
| Green | 1,110 | 2.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 18,148 | 39.3% |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 14,168 | 30.7% |
| Ind | 7,152 | 15.5% | |
| Green | 3,827 | 8.3% | |
| LD | 2,689 | 5.8% | |
| Ind | 229 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 16,471 | 36.6% |
| Con | 12,749 | 28.3% | |
| LD | 10,993 | 24.4% | |
| Ind | 1,960 | 4.3% | |
| Ind | 1,510 | 3.4% | |
| Green | 803 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 347 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 184 | 0.4% |
Kerry McCarthy 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.
14 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that tenants can challenge rent increases through the First-tier Tribunal for just £47, with no hearing fee, under the new Renters' Rights Act. This low fee was confirmed in a written parliamentary answer to Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy, and the government states it is one of the lowest fees across the tribunal system.
Kerry McCarthy, MP for Bristol East, has expressed concern about a 'Bristol Patriots' march planned for March 7th, which she characterizes as Islamophobic and targeted against Muslims. The article details recent far-right activism in Bristol, including a street brawl at a pub in Redfield, and provides context on the Patriots' stated aims and controversial social media statements.
Kerry McCarthy, MP for Bristol East, received an apology from council chief Cllr Ed Plowden after he falsely claimed she had not engaged with the council regarding the controversial East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood scheme. The article documents McCarthy's extensive efforts to work constructively with the council on the divisive traffic scheme, which has generated significant constituent concern.
Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy is actively campaigning to save the Rhubarb Tavern in Barton Hill, a historic pub that has been empty for five years and suffered repeated vandalism and arson. McCarthy has met with local campaigners and pledged to write to the building's owner to push for renovation work while addressing safety concerns for residents.
Kerry McCarthy, Labour MP for Bristol East, publicly endorsed Hamblins Fish and Chips in Barton Hill as 'arguably the best chippy in Bristol' and praised its 70+ year history and role as a community hub. The article highlights local business community engagement within the constituency.
Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy has called on the Government to stop the Homes England development of 260 homes on Brislington Meadows, a wildlife-rich site in her constituency, despite the project having already received planning permission. The article documents a contentious history where Labour previously promised to protect the site before the 2021 election but the development has proceeded anyway, with Liberal Democrat councillors criticising Labour's perceived dishonesty on the issue.
Kerry McCarthy, the MP for Bristol East since 2005, has been appointed as a minister in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in the new Labour government. This makes her the third Bristol MP to receive a ministerial position, following Darren Jones and Karin Smyth.
This article examines the 2024 general election prospects in Bristol East, where incumbent Labour MP Kerry McCarthy faces an emerging challenge from the Green Party candidate Ani Stafford-Townsend. The piece explores voter sentiment across the diverse constituency, highlighting concerns about climate action, immigration policy, and political disengagement, while noting that recent local election results showed significant Green support.
This article presents candidates standing in the new Bristol North East constituency ahead of the general election, showcasing their backgrounds, priorities, and policy positions across multiple parties. The article is significant as it directly addresses the electoral contest in a redrawn Bristol constituency, replacing the previous Bristol East seat held by Kerry McCarthy.
Marvin Rees, the current Bristol mayor, has announced he will run to become MP for the newly created Bristol North East constituency. The boundary review is creating a fifth Bristol parliamentary seat, with Bristol North East incorporating wards from Bristol East (including Eastville, Frome Vale, and Hillfields) and other surrounding areas.
The Boundary Commission has published revised proposals that will create a fifth parliamentary constituency for Bristol, Bristol North East, expected to be officially established in 2023. Bristol East will lose three wards (Eastville, Frome Vale, Hillfields) to the new constituency but gain two wards (Easton, Lawrence Hill) from Bristol West and one from Bristol South. Current MP Kerry McCarthy will represent a significantly redrawn Bristol East constituency.
The Boundary Commission for England has proposed creating a fifth parliamentary constituency in Bristol, with Bristol North East being the new seat. This would significantly reshape Bristol East, losing three wards (Frome Vale, Eastville, Hillfields) to the new constituency but gaining Lawrence Hill, Easton, and Knowle wards from other constituencies.
This article is a biographical profile of Kerry McCarthy, the Labour MP for Bristol East since 2005, detailing her career, roles, and policy interests. It establishes her as a long-serving incumbent with substantial parliamentary experience in climate change, environmental issues, and animal welfare advocacy.
This 2019 General Election preview for Bristol East analyzes the candidates and key policy issues facing the constituency, which has been held by Labour MP Kerry McCarthy since 2005. The article examines housing, air pollution, transport, and Brexit as central campaign themes, with Electoral Calculus predicting McCarthy will retain the seat with a reduced majority.
Kerry McCarthy, Labour MP for Bristol East, expresses frustration with Jeremy Corbyn's leadership and concerns about Labour's electability, while facing potential deselection threats from pro-Corbyn activists who have reportedly taken over Bristol's constituency Labour parties. The article explores the internal divisions within the party and McCarthy's efforts to serve constituents through local casework despite the political turbulence.
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