Patrick Spencer · Independent
East of England, England
: 73,046
Con held for 5 consecutive elections.
Patrick Spencer
IndependentPatrick Spencer is the Independent MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
A vote on a 'reasoned amendment' to block the Representation of the People Bill from proceeding to its next stage. The Bill, introduced by the Labour government, includes measures such as extending voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds — a Labour manifesto commitment. A reasoned amendment is an opposition attempt to reject the Bill at Second Reading by citing objections to its principles.
A vote on an opposition amendment to the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill, which sought to give priority to British citizens in UK foundation and specialty training programmes from 2027. The government defeated the amendment, preferring its own approach to managing medical training places.
A vote on a Conservative opposition amendment (Amendment 16) to the Pension Schemes Bill. The amendment was proposed by the shadow Treasury team alongside related new clauses, in the context of a Bill aimed at improving pension accessibility and retirement outcomes, though the specific content of this amendment is not fully detailed in the available debate excerpts.
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Positive coverage
“Greater Ipswich Council is 'gamechanger' as old authorities SCRAPPED” — Ipswich Star
Represented by Con since 2024. Covers Ipswich, Kesgrave and Needham Market. Population 97,982, notably older (median age 46 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 53% below the national average.
Rail services disrupted after fire at Suffolk station
East Anglian Daily Times · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£37,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,975
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
39
30 primary, 6 secondary, 3 other
Total Income Tax▼
£309m
from 50,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,610
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£6,240
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▼
46.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
68.4%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 2 towns, 10 villages, rural areas — 90,489 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
21 councillors across 15 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battisford Ringshall | Green Party of England and Wales | Dan Pratt | May 2023 |
| Blakenham | Liberal Democrats | Adrienne Joyce Marriott | May 2023 |
| Bramford | Conservative and Unionist Party | James Caston | May 2023 |
| Carlford Fynn Valley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Colin Stanley Hedgley | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Daniel Clery | May 2023 | |
| Castle Hill | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ian Stuart Fisher | May 2024 |
| Claydon Barham | Green Party of England and Wales | Dave Penny | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | John Charles Whitehead | May 2023 | |
| Debenham | Green Party of England and Wales | Teresa Davis | May 2023 |
| Framlingham | Liberal Democrats | Owen John Grey | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Vince Langdon-Morris | May 2023 | |
| Kesgrave | Conservative and Unionist Party | Debbie McCallum | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Geoff Lynch | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Stuart Lawson | May 2023 | |
| Needham Market | Green Party of England and Wales | Ross Piper | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Terry Lyn Lawrence | May 2023 | |
| Rushmere St Andrew | Conservative and Unionist Party | Deborah Julie Dean | May 2023 |
| Stonham | Green Party of England and Wales | Nick Hardingham | May 2023 |
| Whitehouse | Labour Party | Tracy Anne Grant | May 2024 |
| Whitton | Labour Party | Patricia Bruce-Browne | May 2024 |
| Wickham Market | Green Party of England and Wales | Sally Amanda Noble | May 2023 |
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 | 15,144 | 32.6% | |
| Lab | 10,854 | 23.4% | |
| Ref | 8,806 | 19.0% | |
| Green | 5,652 | 12.2% | |
| LD | 5,407 | 11.7% | |
| Ind | 366 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 194 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GE | Con | 35,253 | 62.7% |
| Lab | 11,862 | 21.1% | |
| LD | 6,485 | 11.5% | |
| Green | 2,650 | 4.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GE | Con | 33,992 | 60.1% |
| Lab | 16,807 | 29.7% | |
| LD | 2,431 | 4.3% | |
| Green | 1,659 | 2.9% | |
| Ind | 1,635 | 2.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2010 GE | Con | 30,317 | 56.0% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 10,173 | 18.8% |
| Ind | 7,459 | 13.8% | |
| LD | 3,314 | 6.1% | |
| Green | 2,664 | 4.9% | |
| Ind | 162 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GE | Con | 27,125 | 50.8% |
| LD | 13,339 | 25.0% | |
| Lab | 8,636 | 16.2% | |
| Ind | 2,361 | 4.4% | |
| Green | 1,452 | 2.7% | |
| Ind | 389 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 118 | 0.2% |
Patrick Spencer 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.
24 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A fire at Oulton Broad North Railway Station in Suffolk overnight has caused significant disruption to train services between Ipswich and Lowestoft. Services are being cancelled or diverted, with morning peak services on the Ipswich-Lowestoft route limited to Ipswich-Saxmundham until the situation is resolved.
All About Hearing, a specialist audiology clinic, has opened a new purpose-built facility in Kesgrave and is experiencing overwhelming demand from the local community. The business, run by Karen Finch and Matthew Coward, now has its first full-time base with advanced diagnostic equipment and serves patients across multiple Suffolk locations including Ipswich, Woodbridge, and Framlingham.
Mid Suffolk District Council has approved plans for a comprehensive refurbishment of The Bramford Cock pub in Bramford, north of Ipswich. The modernisation will improve facilities and customer experience while preserving the listed building's character, with no extensions planned.
Charles Debenham, a prolific East Anglian artist who spent his life painting the everyday scenes of his region including Colchester, Long Melford, and Sudbury, has died aged 92. He was known for capturing mundane and quirky aspects of life on canvas and remained devoted to East Anglia despite exhibiting at the Royal Academy.
Ipswich Town Football Club faces criticism over Nigel Farage's visit to Portman Road, with local media calling for answers from chairman Mark Ashton regarding conflicting accounts of whether the visit was officially invited, whether Farage was hosted for lunch, and whether custom 'Farage 10' shirts were gifted rather than purchased. The controversy has divided the fanbase during a critical promotion push and threatens to overshadow the women's team's upcoming match.
Nigel Farage visited Ipswich Town Football Club on Monday, creating controversy after the club initially denied inviting him while evidence suggests club consultant James Pearce arranged the meeting on behalf of chairman Mark Ashton. The visit involved promotional filming, gifted shirts, and private meetings, sparking backlash from fans and local figures who felt the apolitical club was being used for political purposes ahead of local elections.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, visited Ipswich Town Football Club on Monday, generating controversy when he shared photos on social media. New reporting reveals the club initially misrepresented the visit as informal, when in fact CEO Mark Ashton formally invited Farage, met with him, provided lunch, and gifted him custom shirts—prompting fan backlash and calls for Ashton's resignation.
Ipswich Town Football Club faced significant backlash after Nigel Farage visited Portman Road and was photographed holding a club shirt, which critics argue damaged the club's apolitical reputation and unity. The article argues the club made a serious error in allowing a divisive political figure to use the club for self-promotion, contradicting the club's stated values of inclusivity and community.
Analysis of Police UK data reveals Alexandra ward as Ipswich's highest crime area with 80 violent and sexual offences in January, followed by Westgate and St Margaret's (60) and Stoke Park and Sprites (57). The article breaks down crime statistics across ten Ipswich wards, showing mixed year-on-year trends with some areas improving and others deteriorating.
The Broomhill Lido restoration project in north Ipswich is being positioned as a potential centrepiece of the town's 2029 City of Culture bid. After years of delays and funding complications, the Broomhill Restoration Trust is working with Ipswich Borough Council and the National Lottery Heritage Fund to finally restore the Grade-II listed art deco building that has sat vacant since 2002.
Suffolk's local government will be reorganised into three unitary authorities (Western Suffolk, Central and Eastern Suffolk, and Ipswich and South Suffolk) replacing the current six councils from April 2029. The decision has been welcomed by Labour MPs and local leaders citing efficiency and local representation, but opposed by Suffolk County Council leadership and some councillors who favour a single unitary authority.
The government has confirmed plans to replace Suffolk's current councils with three unitary authorities, including a Greater Ipswich Council. Local business and community leaders have welcomed the decision as a 'gamechanger', though the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich has expressed cautious support conditional on protecting local accountability and services.
A feature article reviewing Curve Bar, a pub opposite Portman Road in Ipswich that caters to Ipswich Town Football Club supporters on matchdays. The piece highlights the venue's atmosphere, service quality, and its role as a gathering place during significant moments in the club's history, including promotion celebrations.
Ipswich Town Football Club defended Nigel Farage's visit to Portman Road, stating the club remains apolitical and engages with representatives across the political spectrum. The visit sparked criticism from some supporters, though the club clarified it welcomes political representatives as part of its community role.
Nigel Farage visited Ipswich Town's Portman Road stadium as part of his Reform UK campaign in Suffolk, posting photos with a politically charged caption that sparked significant backlash from fans and the broader football community. Ipswich Town clarified they had no official involvement, as the visit was a private tour booked by Reform UK representatives, but the incident has generated negative publicity for the club.
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