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Josh Newbury
Labour PartyJosh Newbury is the Labour MP for Cannock Chase, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
A vote on whether to allow a bill to be introduced that would require the government to negotiate a UK-EU customs union. The vote was tied 100-100 and the Speaker used her casting vote in favour, following parliamentary convention to allow further debate.
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop eating and drinking. The amendment would close a potential loophole where a person who is not otherwise terminally ill could meet the bill's eligibility criteria by voluntarily starving themselves.
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“A parliamentary debate just highlighted the gaping holes in NHS care for EDS and CCI patients” — The Canary
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Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Cannock, Rugeley and Norton Canes. Population 100,542. Median income £26K (below average).
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£30,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,480
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
40
28 primary, 6 secondary, 6 other
Total Income Tax▼
£204m
from 53,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,340
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,840
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▼
42.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
58.1%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 1 town, 2 villages, rural areas — 100,519 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
27 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brereton Ravenhill | Labour Party | Carl Michael Boulton | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | David William Gavin Williams | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Paul Anthony Fisher | May 2024 | |
| Cannock Longford Bridgtown | Labour Party | Jeff Hill | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Maureen Ann Freeman | May 2024 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Richard James Craddock | May 2024 | |
| Cannock Park Old Fallow | Conservative and Unionist Party | Joshua Thomas Bancroft | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Steve Thornley | May 2024 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Val Jones | May 2024 | |
| Chadsmoor | Labour Party | Jacquie Prestwood | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Sue Thornley | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Tony Brendon Johnson | May 2024 | |
| Etching Hill The Heath | Conservative and Unionist Party | Justin Paul Johnson | May 2024 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mike Sutherland | May 2024 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Nick Lyons | May 2024 | |
| Hawks Green With Rumer Hill | Conservative and Unionist Party | Adrienne Ann Fitzgerald | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Les Bullock | May 2024 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Philippa Kate Haden | May 2024 | |
| Heath Hayes Wimblebury | Labour Party | Diane May Todd | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Julie Amanda Aston | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Lisa Jayne Wilson | May 2024 | |
| Hednesford Hills Rawnsley | Green Party of England and Wales | Andrea Michelle Muckley | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Hayley Page | May 2024 | |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Jo Elson | May 2024 | |
| Hednesford Pye Green | Green Party of England and Wales | Darrell Lee Mawle | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Liz Bishop | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Sheila Margaret Cartwright | 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 | 15,671 | 36.5% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 12,546 | 29.2% |
| Ref | 11,570 | 26.9% | |
| Green | 2,137 | 5.0% | |
| LD | 1,029 | 2.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 31,636 | 68.3% |
| Lab | 11,757 | 25.4% | |
| Green | 2,920 | 6.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 26,318 | 55.0% |
| Lab | 17,927 | 37.5% | |
| Ind | 2,018 | 4.2% | |
| Green | 815 | 1.7% | |
| LD | 794 | 1.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Con | 20,811 | 44.2% |
| Lab | 15,888 | 33.7% | |
| Ind | 8,224 | 17.5% | |
| LD | 1,270 | 2.7% | |
| Green | 906 | 1.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 18,271 | 40.1% | |
| Lab | 15,076 | 33.1% | |
| LD | 7,732 | 17.0% | |
| Ind | 2,168 | 4.8% | |
| Ind | 1,580 | 3.5% | |
| Ind | 380 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 259 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 93 | 0.2% |
Josh Newbury appeared in 1 national article across 1 topic (14 Apr 2026 – 14 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.40)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Challenged SEW's communications during outages and characterized failures as severe, demonstrating parliamentary scrutiny of water company accountability.
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Virgin Media O2 has expanded its 5G Standalone network to the West Midlands, including Cannock, as part of its broader UK rollout. The upgrade improves network capacity, reduces latency, and enables more connected devices without premium charges to customers.
A paranormal investigation article claims ghost sightings in Cannock Chase woods have increased significantly, with experts speculating a 'portal' may have opened allowing supernatural creatures to travel freely. The article features interviews with ghost hunters discussing various alleged sightings including werewolves, Bigfoot, and a 'pigman' creature.
Royal Mail has issued a warning affecting 30 UK postcodes, including 10 in the West Midlands (Aldridge, Dudley, Lichfield, Stone, and Rugeley), due to delivery delays caused by staffing issues and local factors. The warning comes as stamp prices have risen again and Royal Mail reports increased dog attacks on postal workers.
The Association of Indoor Play met with MPs, including Cannock Chase MP Josh Newbury, to advocate for business rates relief and VAT zero-rating on children's admissions to keep venues affordable. The organisation framed indoor play as a preventative solution to childhood obesity, mental health issues, and social isolation, receiving what it described as encouraging responses from MPs.
Rory Black, an 18-year-old music student from Cannock, has won a songwriting competition and been mentored by renowned music producer Guy Chambers (known for work with Robbie Williams). The opportunity includes recording sessions at a London studio and performance opportunities for music industry executives.
An Albanian asylum seeker was jailed for 2 years 9 months for running a cocaine drug line in Rugeley, Staffordshire. The case highlights drug trafficking in the Midlands and immigration enforcement, with the defendant facing automatic deportation upon release.
A serious collision on the M6 Toll near Norton Canes in Staffordshire resulted in a 30-year-old man being hospitalised with serious injuries. A 23-year-old Belgian man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Corkys Cars, a Cannock-based taxi firm, has announced the deaths of two employees, Darren Russell (known as Jack) and another known as Jumbo, over the Easter weekend. The company has paid tribute to both men on social media, describing them as 'amazing people' and expressing condolences to their families and friends.
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands, located in Cannock, is celebrating its fifth anniversary by welcoming a new Belstaff store opening this month. The outlet has attracted over 15 million visitors since opening in April 2021 and continues to expand its retail offerings.
Four men from Cannock and surrounding areas have been jailed for a combined 17+ years for their roles in a cocaine supply conspiracy following police raids on 12 homes in Cannock. The convictions bring total sentences for all involved in the investigation to over 36 years, with Staffordshire Police highlighting successful proactive policing against organized crime.
Over 1,200 patients at Royal Stoke and County Hospital are waiting six weeks or more for radiology results, with some complex cases facing 12-week backlogs. Health campaigners have raised concerns about the NHS Trust's ability to manage diagnostic delays, though some patients have been offered appointments at Cannock Chase Hospital as an alternative.
Elizabeth Rees-Gilbert, now in her thirties and from Cannock, survived childhood neuroblastoma thanks to a clinical trial at Birmingham Children's Hospital. She is now a keen runner participating in the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon, highlighting both the success of the hospital's pioneering treatment and her remarkable recovery.
Elizabeth Rees-Gilbert, a neuroblastoma survivor from Cannock, will run the Birmingham half marathon on 3 May after being treated as an infant at Birmingham Children's Hospital in a groundbreaking clinical trial. Now 35, she credits the innovative treatment and care she received for her survival and ability to lead a healthy, active life.
Labour MP Josh Newbury led a Westminster Hall debate on 26 March highlighting critical NHS gaps in diagnosis and care for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and craniocervical instability (CCI), drawing on constituent stories including that of Connor, a 31-year-old with both conditions. The debate revealed systemic failures including lack of upright MRI scanners, only two specialist diagnostic services nationwide, no NHS surgery provision for CCI in EDS patients, and widespread medical misdiagnosis of the conditions as psychiatric disorders.
New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, which provides emergency services to Cannock and surrounding areas, has been downgraded from 'good' to 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission following a November 2025 inspection. The report cited safety concerns including failure to check patient allergies, poor staff communication, inadequate staffing levels, and inappropriate patient transfers, though the trust has pledged immediate improvements.
Rail services between Stafford and Wolverhampton are disrupted following a tree fall that damaged overhead powerlines and struck a train on March 25. Cancellations continue with rail replacement buses operating between affected stations; passengers are advised of alternative routing options through neighbouring lines.
Cannock Chase Council has formally adopted its Local Plan 2018-2040 after a seven-year process, setting out housing and development strategy through 2040. The plan establishes a five-year housing land supply for the first time since 2023 and aims to guide sustainable development while protecting green belt and historic assets.
A trial in Staffordshire has heard evidence linking a man to class A drugs found in a car stopped in Hednesford, Cannock Chase. The case involves fingerprint evidence on a 'tick list' connecting the defendant to drugs discovered during a police stop on Stephenson Way near Cannock Road in September 2023.
Staffordshire County Council has approved a £10,000 review of the A34 route between Wildwood and Brocton, including safety improvements at the dangerous Brocton Crossroads, which has seen multiple collisions including a fatal incident in 2010. The review follows a petition with over 4,000 signatures and ongoing safety concerns from local councillors.
M&S is opening three new food stores this week and next, including locations in Hatfield, Luton, and Farnham, as part of plans to double its food business. The article notably mentions that M&S converted a former Homebase site in Cannock into a food store last December, positioning it as part of a broader UK expansion strategy.
F.A. Entertainment, a Cannock-based community venue offering mini golf, escape rooms, and soft play, is launching a sponsorship initiative to keep activities affordable for families struggling with rising costs. The Community Interest Company aims to ensure financial barriers don't prevent locals from accessing entertainment and recreation, while also supporting work experience for young people with Special Educational Needs.
A Cannock Chase resident has received a prosecution warning for placing a disused bin outside their property to prevent pavement parking, raising concerns about lack of public awareness of local regulations and the fairness of enforcement without adequate notification.
Cannock Chase Council has officially adopted its Local Plan covering 2018-2040, which sets guidelines for 6,308 new homes and aims to reduce speculative development. The plan reduces annual housing requirements to 264-314 homes per year (down from over 500 under national targets) and includes employment land allocations, though it involves releasing some Green Belt sites in Heath Hayes.
Wolverhampton Council is launching a major pothole repair and road resurfacing programme across the city, with work planned on multiple roads including Cannock Road and Neachells Lane. The £10 million investment aims to address complaints about poor road quality exacerbated by winter weather and repair backlogs.
A train collided with a fallen tree at Penkridge, Staffordshire on Tuesday evening, forcing passengers to evacuate onto the tracks. The incident caused significant rail disruption affecting services across the West Midlands and beyond, with cancellations and delays expected to continue into Wednesday.
Labour MP Josh Newbury is organising a Westminster Hall debate on 26 March to raise awareness of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and related genetic tissue disorders, which affect an estimated 135,000+ UK people but remain chronically under-recognised by the NHS. The article highlights how successive governments have failed to improve care despite medical professionals' advice, particularly regarding the lack of upright MRI scanners needed to diagnose serious comorbid conditions like craniocervical instability.
A collision between a lorry and car occurred at Cannock's Orbital roundabout with no reported injuries. A local taxi service has characterised the roundabout as a 'death trap' due to frequent accidents, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at this major junction.
M&S is expanding its food business with three new large-format stores opening across the UK, creating over 200 jobs. The article highlights the success of the Cannock store that opened last December, where food sales have more than doubled since launch.
A Hednesford-based dance organisation has successfully launched an inclusive arts project removing financial barriers for over 320 young performers, responding to reduced local arts provision and Cannock's theatre closure. The initiative received support from Cannock Chase MP Josh Newbury and local councillors, with plans to expand to twice-yearly events.
Visiting Angels Cannock is organizing a community dementia awareness event in Aldridge, open to family carers and community members. The session aims to educate attendees about dementia, provide practical support tips, and connect people with local services.
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