Peter Fortune · Conservative and Unionist Party
London, England
: 70,713
Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Bromley and Chislehurst.
Won by just 302 votes — a 0.6% margin.
Peter Fortune
Conservative and Unionist PartyPeter Fortune is the Conservative MP for Bromley and Biggin Hill, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
MPs voted to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill aims to create a 'smokefree generation' by gradually raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that those born after a certain date can never legally purchase it, representing the biggest public health intervention since the 2007 smoking ban.
MPs voted on whether to give the Tobacco and Vapes Bill its Second Reading, advancing legislation that would create a 'smoke-free generation' by progressively raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that anyone born after 2009 could never legally purchase cigarettes, while also cracking down on vaping among young people.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Bromley and Biggin Hill has been predominantly positive for Peter across 20 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Local MP visits Southborough Primary School on UK Parliament Week - London Post” — London Post
“Why I'm against plans to cut Bromley's 24-hour police station front counter - London Now” — London Now
Critical coverage
“Rape-shamer Slator gets elected to Tories’ top job in Bromley - Inside Croydon” — Inside Croydon
“Tories ignore bully allegations over ‘wicked’ Bromley councillor - Inside Croydon” — Inside Croydon
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Con in its first election in 2024 by 0.6%. Centred on Bromley. Population 90,371.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£37,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£55,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,850
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
34
18 primary, 6 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£638m
from 52,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£4,260
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£12,200
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▼
49.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
74.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 town, rural areas — 97,550 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 6 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickley Sundridge | Conservative and Unionist Party | Colin Smith | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Kate Lymer | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Kira Gabbert | May 2022 | |
| Biggin Hill | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Melanie Stevens | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Sophie Dunbar | May 2022 | |
| Bromley Town | Liberal Democrats | Graeme Casey | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Julie Ireland | May 2022 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Sam Webber | May 2022 | |
| Hayes Coney Hall | Conservative and Unionist Party | Josh Coldspring-White | Dec 2023 |
| Plaistow | Labour Party | Alisa Igoe | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Tony McPartlan | May 2022 | |
| Shortlands Park Langley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Gemma Jade Turrell | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 15,929 | 34.0% | |
| Lab | 15,627 | 33.4% | |
| Ref | 8,203 | 17.5% | |
| LD | 4,352 | 9.3% | |
| Green | 2,583 | 5.5% | |
| Ind | 94 | 0.2% |
Peter Fortune 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.
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The Crown & Anchor pub in Bromley has been named the best pub in Bromley and Biggin Hill through a competition created by MP Peter Fortune to celebrate local pubs. The award was decided by resident votes and presented by Fortune, who praised the pub's community-focused values.
MP Peter Fortune argues that Bromley's greenbelt should be protected from inappropriate development, criticizing government housing targets as unfair and the London Plan for forcing development onto poorly-connected green spaces while protecting inner London brownfield sites. Fortune advocates for a brownfield-first approach and criticizes Reform for failing to support Conservative opposition to Khan's greenbelt development plans.
Local MP Peter Fortune visited Southborough Primary School in Bromley as part of UK Parliament Week, where he participated in a whole school assembly to educate students about democracy and answer questions about Parliament. The visit was well-received by students, school staff, and academy leadership, with pupils expressing appreciation for the MP's engagement with their community.
The article reports on serious bullying allegations against Shaun Slator, a Conservative councillor in Bromley, made by a former parliamentary aide. Slator, who was previously suspended for rape-shaming comments, played an active role in Peter Fortune's 2024 election campaign as political agent despite his documented toxicity, raising questions about leadership judgment in the constituency.
Peter Fortune, MP for Bromley and Biggin Hill, opposes Mayor Khan's decision to close Bromley police station's 24-hour front counter, arguing it removes a vital safe space for crime victims and undermines public safety. Fortune states he has raised the issue in Parliament, written to the Met Police Commissioner, and launched a petition to fight the closure.
Dr.PAWPAW, a Bromley-based beauty brand founded with £20,000, has grown into an international success story operating in over 20 countries and recently received the King's Award. MP Peter Fortune visited the company headquarters to celebrate its growth and its contribution to the local entrepreneurial landscape and community.
Peter Fortune, the former MP for Bromley and Biggin Hill, reflects on the 60th anniversary of the constituency becoming part of Greater London in 1965, arguing that the area's Kentish identity remains distinct and questioning whether it should leave London. He outlines the historical governance changes and highlights frustrations with GLA powers, particularly regarding ULEZ expansion and lack of influence over London-wide policies, while acknowledging both benefits and costs of potential separation.
Bombardier is expanding its aerospace service facility at Biggin Hill with a new 51,000 sq ft paint facility expected to create over 50 skilled jobs, with completion targeted for late 2026. MP Peter Fortune visited the facility on 4th July and publicly praised the investment as a significant economic benefit for the constituency.
Peter Fortune, MP for Bromley and Biggin Hill, outlines his first year in Parliament and local achievements while criticizing the Labour government's economic policies. He warns that the constituency cannot afford further tax increases and emphasizes the need for government to remove obstacles to local opportunity rather than hinder it.
The article reports that Shaun Slator, a Bromley councillor previously suspended from the Conservative Party for making disparaging comments about a rape victim, has been reappointed as chairman of the Bromley and Biggin Hill Conservative Association. MP Peter Fortune initially listed Slator as a contact on his social media but removed the reference after journalistic enquiries.
Drivers are receiving £100 fines for stopping on the access road beside Bromley South station to drop off commuters, following Met Police enforcement since October 2024. Peter Fortune MP has written to Southeastern Railway urging the creation of a designated drop-off point and expressing concern about impact on disabled constituents and traffic displacement.
Peter Fortune has been elected as the new Conservative MP for Bromley and Biggin Hill, winning by a narrow margin of 302 votes over Labour's Oana Olaru-Holmes in the 2024 General Election. Fortune, who has 14 years of experience serving Bromley through council and London Assembly roles, acknowledged the Conservative Party's difficult national result while expressing optimism about party renewal and his commitment to serving the constituency.
The article reports on the 2024 General Election results for Bromley and Biggin Hill, confirming Peter Fortune as the elected Conservative MP with 15,929 votes, narrowly ahead of Labour's Oana Olaru-Holmes. Boundary changes analysis indicates the new constituency is slightly more Conservative-leaning than its predecessor.
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