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Oliver Ryan
Labour and Co-operative PartyOliver Ryan is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Burnley, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Burnley, Brierfield and Padiham. Population 105,043. Recorded crime is 64% above the national average. Median income £23K (below average).
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£23,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£27,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,060
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
62
33 primary, 5 secondary, 24 other
Total Income Tax▼
£137m
from 45,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£1,970
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,050
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▼
38.3
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
52.6%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 large town, 2 towns, 3 villages, rural areas — 110,059 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
17 councillors across 17 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Hall | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Lubna Khan | May 2024 |
| Briercliffe | Liberal Democrats | Margaret Ann Lishman | May 2024 |
| Brierfield East Clover Hill | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Naeem Hussain Ashraf | May 2024 |
| Brierfield West Reedley | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Mohammed Hanif | May 2024 |
| Brunshaw | Labour Party | Shaun Sproule | May 2024 |
| Cliviger With Worsthorne | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ivor Christopher Emo | May 2024 |
| Coal Clough With Deerplay | Liberal Democrats | Jacqueline Inckle | May 2024 |
| Daneshouse With Stoneyholme | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Saeed Akhtar Chaudhary | May 2024 |
| Gannow | Labour Party | Gemma Haigh | May 2024 |
| Gawthorpe | Labour Party | Barbara Dole | May 2024 |
| Hapton With Park | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alan Hosker | May 2024 |
| Lanehead | Labour Party | Andy Waddington | May 2024 |
| Queensgate | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Aurangzeb Ali | May 2024 |
| Rosegrove With Lowerhouse | Labour Party | Ashley Stephen Brown | May 2024 |
| Rosehill With Burnley Wood | Labour Party | Bill Horrocks | May 2024 |
| Trinity | Green Party of England and Wales | Martyn Hurt | May 2024 |
| Whittlefield With Ightenhill | Conservative and Unionist Party | Don Whitaker | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 12,598 | 31.7% | |
Won 2010 GE | LD | 9,178 | 23.1% |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 8,058 | 20.3% |
| Ref | 7,755 | 19.5% | |
| Green | 1,518 | 3.8% | |
| Ind | 292 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 169 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 151 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 15,720 | 40.3% | |
Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 14,368 | 36.9% |
Won 2010 GE | LD | 3,501 | 9.0% |
| Ind | 3,362 | 8.6% | |
| Ind | 1,162 | 3.0% | |
| Green | 739 | 1.9% | |
| Ind | 132 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GE | Lab | 18,832 | 46.7% |
| Con | 12,479 | 31.0% | |
Won 2010 GE | LD | 6,046 | 15.0% |
| Ind | 2,472 | 6.1% | |
| Green | 461 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GE | Lab | 14,951 | 37.6% |
Won 2010 GE | LD | 11,707 | 29.4% |
| Ind | 6,864 | 17.3% | |
| Con | 5,374 | 13.5% | |
| Green | 850 | 2.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD | 14,932 | 35.7% | |
Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 13,114 | 31.3% |
| Con | 6,950 | 16.6% | |
| Ind | 3,747 | 8.9% | |
| Ind | 1,876 | 4.5% | |
| Ind | 929 | 2.2% | |
| Ind | 297 | 0.7% |
Oliver Ryan 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.
21 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Lancashire Police discovered the body of a man in his 30s in the River Brun near Brun Valley Forest Park in Burnley on April 9. Police have confirmed the death is non-suspicious with no third-party involvement.
A man in his 30s was found deceased in a river in Burnley near Queen Victoria Road on April 9th. Emergency services, police, and forensic officers attended the scene, though the circumstances remain unclear from this initial report.
Burnley BC's Empty Homes Programme has halved the number of long-term vacant properties in the borough, bringing nearly 1,000 homes back into use through a combination of incentives, compulsory purchase orders, and partnerships with housing providers. The initiative has transformed neighbourhoods, reduced antisocial behaviour, and addressed housing shortages while supporting vulnerable residents.
Councillors in Hapton have condemned the unauthorised felling of trees on council-owned land leased to a former pub owner over Easter, saying it breaches lease terms and violated nesting season. Local residents are upset about the loss of trees used for festive decorations and concern for displaced wildlife; councillors are pushing for enforcement action.
A 51-year-old Burnley man, Richard Mawdsley, was found guilty of multiple serious sexual offences including child sexual abuse material offences, voyeurism, and assaults on children at Burnley Crown Court. He will be sentenced on May 18 and has been remanded in custody.
A 22-year-old dancer from Burnley has secured TV, film, and live performance roles in India's entertainment industry following her graduation from LMA Liverpool. She credits her training at Burnley College with preparing her for international success.
Brighton captain Lewis Dunk has received an automatic two-match suspension after accumulating 10 yellow cards, meaning he will miss Brighton's upcoming Premier League fixture against Burnley this Saturday. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler is also banned from the touchline for the Burnley match after receiving his sixth booking of the season.
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A major drug trafficking operation run by Zeeshan Khan as a 'CEO' has been dismantled, with Khan and two co-conspirators sentenced to prison after operating a heroin and crack cocaine supply line from Burnley. The 'Tiger Line' operated like a legitimate business with structured roles, including a stash house in Burnley, until the East Targeted Crime Unit investigation led to arrests and convictions in March 2025.
Zeeshan Khan, 28, was jailed for eight years and eight months after running the 'Tiger Line', a sophisticated drugs operation in Burnley that supplied heroin and crack cocaine from March 2024 to March 2025. Lancashire Police dismantled the criminal network, with Khan's associates also receiving substantial prison sentences.
Burnley Council has decided to maintain its ban on cockerels and unattended dogs on allotments despite a request from Reform UK councillor Alan Hosker to lift the restrictions. The council cited concerns about noise nuisance, cock fighting, dog fighting, and general anti-social behaviour, with support from the majority of allotment holders and neighbouring authorities.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist from Burnley, Alex Birnie, died in a crash on the A683 in Cumbria after taking a bend too fast. The inquest concluded he was a sensible, experienced rider who lost control at a speed unsuitable for the road conditions, with the coroner recommending improved road signage.
A historic farmhouse in Burnley has been approved for conversion into a children's home for up to four looked-after children by Rising Wonders Ltd. The development includes specialist facilities such as a therapy room and sensory room, with planning approval granted by Burnley Council after the scheme was deemed to meet identified local needs for vulnerable children's accommodation.
Trees on Manchester Road in Hapton, Burnley were cut down on Good Friday, sparking outrage among residents who had decorated them with Christmas lights. Councillors Jamie McGowan and Alan Hosker are investigating whether proper permissions were obtained from Burnley Council, with potential fines and tree reinstatement under consideration.
Three people were treated by paramedics following a road traffic collision on Extwistle Road in Worsthorne-with-Hurstwood near Burnley on 5 April 2026. Two fire crews from Burnley attended the scene and treated casualties before handing them over to the North West Ambulance Service.
A Burnley-based waste and recycling firm was fined £24,000 after an employee suffered life-changing injuries when crushed by a reversing telehandler in March 2024. The HSE investigation found the company failed to properly assess risks and provide adequate vehicle-pedestrian segregation, with the machine also lacking safety mirrors.
Burnley FC in the Community's Big Burnley Breakout charity event raised over £50,000, a record for the fundraiser, with participants locked in police station cells until reaching donation targets. The funds will support community programmes including health, education, food poverty relief, and social inclusion.
A local food review of Mista Burger, a casual eatery in Burnley Market, praising its simple, well-made burgers and chips at good value. The article highlights the market's ongoing efforts to remain a vibrant community space with modern facilities.
An 11-year-old Burnley schoolgirl's stolen pet rabbit Cookie has been safely reunited with her family after a community-wide effort following a public appeal. The rabbit was taken from the family's garden on April 1, but was returned after a local resident recognised the animal and contacted the family.
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