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Perran Moon
Labour PartyPerran Moon is the Labour MP for Camborne and Redruth, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Camborne and Redruth has been mixed for Perran across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Frustration after Cornwall Royal Mail customers face post delays” — BBC
“War and Grease” — POLITICO
Critical coverage
“Portreath residents rally against planned flood defences” — BBC
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Camborne, Redruth and Pool and Illogan. Population 87,518. Median income £24K (below average).
Police confirm report of savage and deadly dog attack
Cornwall Live · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£30,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,660
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
43
34 primary, 4 secondary, 5 other
Total Income Tax▼
£191m
from 51,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,100
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,750
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▼
44.4
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
62.1%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
5 towns, 18 villages, rural areas — 99,448 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
14 councillors across 14 wards · Last elections: May 2021
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Roskear Tuckingmill | Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Nigel Perry | May 2021 |
| Camborne Trelowarren | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Ewart Paul White | May 2021 |
| Camborne West Treswithian | Conservative and Unionist Party | John Keith Morgan | May 2021 |
| Constantine Mabe Mawnan | Conservative and Unionist Party | John Henry Bastin | May 2021 |
| Four Lanes Beacon Troon | Conservative and Unionist Party | Sally Anne Weedon | May 2021 |
| Gwinear Gwithian Hayle East | Conservative and Unionist Party | Anthony Lionel Pascoe | May 2021 |
| Hayle West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Channon | May 2021 |
| Illogan Portreath | Conservative and Unionist Party | Dave Crabtree | May 2021 |
| Lanner Stithians Gwennap | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | John Thomas | May 2021 |
| Pool Tehidy | Conservative and Unionist Party | Philip Robin Desmonde | May 2021 |
| Redruth Central Carharrack St Day | Conservative and Unionist Party | Connor Donnithorne | May 2021 |
| Redruth North | Labour Party | Robert Stephen Barnes | May 2021 |
| Redruth South | Conservative and Unionist Party | Barbara Ruth Ellenbroek | May 2021 |
| St Agnes | Liberal Democrats | Pete Mitchell | May 2021 |
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 | 19,360 | 40.5% | |
| Con | 11,554 | 24.2% | |
| Ref | 8,952 | 18.7% | |
| LD | 4,113 | 8.6% | |
| Green | 2,840 | 5.9% | |
| Ind | 624 | 1.3% | |
| Ind | 342 | 0.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 26,764 | 53.1% |
| Lab | 18,064 | 35.9% | |
| LD | 3,504 | 7.0% | |
| Green | 1,359 | 2.7% | |
| Ind | 676 | 1.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 23,001 | 47.5% |
| Lab | 21,424 | 44.2% | |
| LD | 2,979 | 6.2% | |
| Green | 1,052 | 2.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 18,452 | 40.2% |
| Lab | 11,448 | 25.0% | |
| Ind | 6,776 | 14.8% | |
| LD | 5,687 | 12.4% | |
| Green | 2,608 | 5.7% | |
| Ind | 897 | 2.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 15,969 | 37.6% |
| LD | 15,903 | 37.4% | |
| Lab | 6,945 | 16.3% | |
| Ind | 2,152 | 5.1% | |
| Ind | 775 | 1.8% | |
| Green | 581 | 1.4% | |
| Ind | 168 | 0.4% |
Perran Moon 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.
17 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A deadly dog attack occurred in Camborne near Duchy College over Easter weekend, where a 12-year-old chihuahua named Chloe was fatally injured by multiple out-of-control dogs, and her owner was also attacked and injured. The incident has prompted calls for police action against the dogs' owner and raises concerns about dangerous dogs in the local area.
The Bearded Brewery, operating multiple sites across Cornwall including in the Camborne and Redruth region, has stopped accepting cash following a robbery at its St Agnes shop. The decision was driven by high banking fees, fuel costs for collecting cash from multiple locations, and security concerns, with the owner stating cash handling was costing £400-500 monthly.
A 12-year-old Chihuahua named Chloe was fatally attacked by uncontrolled dogs on the Red River trail near Duchy College in Camborne on Easter Sunday. The owner has reported the incident to police and is seeking compensation for veterinary costs and accountability from the owners of the attacking dogs.
Cornish filmmaker Mark Jenkin's new film 'Rose of Nevada' is receiving critical acclaim and positioning him as a major talent in British cinema. The film, shot entirely in Cornwall with major actors and featuring the county prominently, will have special preview screenings across the region before its nationwide release.
A 'ghost' estate of ten unoccupied houses in St Erth, near Hayle in the Camborne and Redruth area, has remained empty for a decade following its approval by the Planning Inspectorate in 2015. The site has become a local concern due to illegal occupation, an armed police incident in January, and its continued blight on the village amid Cornwall's housing crisis, with Cornwall Council now working with the landowner to resolve the situation.
The Cinnamon Trust is hosting a Big Walk event in Hayle, Cornwall on May 4 to raise awareness of support services for older and terminally ill pet owners. The charity's volunteers help vulnerable people care for their pets, enabling them to keep animals at home longer during health crises.
A man was arrested in Redruth following an attempted armed robbery at a Co-op store on April 2nd. Police recovered a weapon and balaclava at a local address, and the suspect was released on bail pending investigation.
A local walking group enjoyed a recreational stroll beside the Hayle River in St Erth, with the wider context that the West Cornwall Footpath Preservation Society is working with Cornwall Council and the Environment Agency to reopen a closed riverside footpath affected by erosion. The article highlights ongoing efforts to restore local walking infrastructure.
A clifftop wellness centre and hostel in Perranporth, operated by Tommy Job's company Tunes in the Dunes, faces backlash from guests and residents over double bookings, cleanliness issues, and perceived breach of its community-focused lease terms. The parish council confirms alleged lease breaches have been raised with the tenant, though some have been addressed.
A garden fire in Redruth spread to a residential property on Edmund Road on March 29, requiring two fire crews and specialized equipment to extinguish. Firefighters conducted thorough checks to ensure the fire had not spread to neighbouring properties.
Cornwall Council's planning committee approved the conversion of a Grade II listed Methodist church on Agar Road (between Redruth and Pool) into office space, despite safety concerns raised by Carn Brea Parish Council and local councillors about inadequate parking and proximity to a pedestrian crossing that could lead to accidents.
A planning application to convert the Grade II listed former Illogan Highway Methodist Church buildings in Redruth into commercial offices is being considered by Cornwall Council's planning committee today. The proposal has been called to committee by local councillor Susanne Desmonde following objections about parking, access, and heritage impacts, though planning officers recommend approval.
Three Year 13 students from Cornwall School of Maths and Science (CSMS) in Camborne have achieved a perfect 100% success rate, securing offers from all 11 medical schools they applied to, including Cambridge and Imperial College London. Their success is attributed to the school's Medical Pathway programme, which provides targeted UCAT preparation, interview coaching, and mentoring support.
Town council elections were held in Penryn, Hayle, and Redruth. In Redruth, Reform UK's Aaron Mayes narrowly won a seat, while the Green Party achieved a landslide victory in Penryn with two candidates winning nearly 75% of the vote.
Cornwall's attempt to secure a special devolution deal exempting it from a regional mayor requirement has failed in the House of Lords. Liberal Democrat peer Robin Teverson abandoned amendments to the bill, though the government has indicated it may grant Cornwall a lower-tier 'Foundation Strategic Authority' status instead. Camborne and Redruth MP Perran Moon remains involved in ongoing negotiations with ministers.
Cornish residents, including people from Camborne and Redruth, are experiencing significant Royal Mail delivery delays, with first-class letters taking days longer than promised and some areas receiving mail only twice weekly instead of daily. MP Perran Moon has raised the issue in Parliament, highlighting complaints from constituents who have waited over a month for post containing medical and financial information.
Residents in Portreath, Cornwall are opposing a planned flood defence scheme supported by local MP Perran Moon, citing concerns about potential sewage spills affecting the beach and local wildlife. The Environment Agency argues the scheme is necessary to protect over 100 households and a primary school from increased flooding due to climate change.
A political analysis piece covering UK energy policy and international tensions, with specific discussion of Labour's approach to North Sea drilling and energy bills support. Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, is quoted challenging the idea that oil and gas drilling can solve energy prices.
The article examines Cornwall's campaign for devolution powers under Labour's new decentralisation framework, focusing on Camborne and Redruth MP Perran Moon's advocacy for 'bespoke' devolution that keeps powers with Cornwall alone rather than forcing it into a combined authority with Devon. The government's insistence on mayors and multi-authority groupings conflicts with Cornwall's demands, though a possible compromise involving single-authority foundation status has been hinted at.
Cornwall's Under 20 County Championship campaign begins with a home match against Devon at Redruth RFC on March 29, 2026. The article announces the team squad, coaching setup, and venue details for the opening Jason Leonard Cup fixture.
Cornwall police have intensified drug enforcement operations across the region, with targeted raids and patrols in Camborne and Porthleven as part of a coordinated South West crackdown. The Police and Crime Commissioner emphasized the devastating impact of drugs on communities and outlined multi-agency efforts including intelligence gathering, school education sessions, and business partnerships to disrupt supply chains.
Perran Moon, Labour MP for Camborne and Redruth, has publicly criticised fellow Cornish MP Ben Maguire (Lib Dem) over his complaints about Cornwall being excluded from the Government's Pride in Place funding scheme. Moon accused Maguire of not attending cross-party meetings while claiming credit for collective efforts, and defended the Labour Government's track record on Cornish investment.
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