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Dan Tomlinson
Labour PartyDan Tomlinson is the Labour MP for Chipping Barnet, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently holds the Government post of Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury).
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 New Clause 2 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, debated alongside related amendments including provisions on guidance, devolution, and regulatory consultation. The excerpts focus on New Clause 20, which would require the Secretary of State to issue guidance (consulting chief medical officers and palliative/hospice care providers) and enable Welsh Ministers to issue guidance on devolved health matters.
Vote on New Clause 1 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, a private member's bill on assisted dying. Based on available debate context, this was one of several amendments considered at Report Stage, with the bill's sponsor Kim Leadbeater presenting changes developed with government legal and health officials to make the legislation workable.
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Positive coverage
“Major HMRC change will 'improve transparency' as Brits' benefits checked” — EXPRESS
“Badenoch insists more drilling will cut energy bills - Daily Business” — Daily Business
Critical coverage
“Rachel Reeves confirms £300 charge for drivers doing 10,000 miles a year” — Birmingham Mail
Represented by Lab since 2024. Centred on Barnet. Population 126,070, highly educated (48% degree-holders). 6,410 businesses.
Barnet shows unity after targeted attack on Hatzola ambulances
Hampstead Highgate Express · 12 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£37,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£59,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
6,410
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
57
31 primary, 10 secondary, 16 other
Total Income Tax▼
£825m
from 61,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,960
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£13,500
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▼
60.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
85.0%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 village, rural areas — 115,626 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
18 councillors across 8 wards · Last elections: Jul 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Vale | Labour Party | Sue Baker | Jul 2024 |
| Brunswick Park | Labour Party | Giulia Monasterio | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Paul David Lemon | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Tony Vourou | May 2022 | |
| East Barnet | Labour Party | Edith David | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Philip Cohen | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Simon Radford | May 2022 | |
| Edgwarebury | Conservative and Unionist Party | Lacchya Bahadur Gurung | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sarah Wardle | May 2022 | |
| High Barnet | Labour Party | Emma Whysall | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Paul Joseph Edwards | May 2022 | |
| Totteridge Woodside | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alison Cornelius | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Caroline Stock | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Richard Cornelius | May 2022 | |
| Underhill | Labour Party | Tim Roberts | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Zahra Beg | May 2022 | |
| Whetstone | Labour Party | Ella Rose | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Liron Velleman | May 2022 |
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 | 21,585 | 42.4% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 18,671 | 36.7% |
| Ref | 3,986 | 7.8% | |
| Green | 3,442 | 6.8% | |
| LD | 2,614 | 5.1% | |
| Ind | 379 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 182 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,745 | 44.7% |
| Lab | 24,533 | 42.6% | |
| LD | 5,932 | 10.3% | |
| Green | 1,288 | 2.2% | |
| Ind | 71 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,679 | 46.3% |
| Lab | 25,326 | 45.7% | |
| LD | 3,012 | 5.4% | |
| Green | 1,406 | 2.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,759 | 48.6% |
| Lab | 18,103 | 34.1% | |
| Ind | 4,151 | 7.8% | |
| Green | 2,501 | 4.7% | |
| LD | 2,381 | 4.5% | |
| Ind | 118 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 24,700 | 48.8% |
| Lab | 12,773 | 25.2% | |
| LD | 10,202 | 20.2% | |
| Ind | 1,442 | 2.9% | |
| Green | 1,021 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 470 | 0.9% |
Dan Tomlinson appeared in 1 national article across 3 topics (9 Apr 2026 – 9 Apr 2026)
Mixed (-0.20)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Tomlinson's explanation of the policy is presented neutrally but he defends a measure that attracts significant industry and environmental criticism.
5 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Barnet Council member Anne Clarke condemns a targeted attack on Hatzola ambulances as a hate crime reflecting wider antisemitism concerns. The article highlights community unity in response, notes government support for replacing damaged vehicles, and emphasises cross-sector cooperation between council, police, and Jewish community organisations.
Dan Tomlinson, MP for Chipping Barnet, has issued an Easter message reflecting on themes of hope and renewal, drawing parallels between Easter's spiritual message and his commitment to improving constituents' lives through political action.
HMRC is merging with the Valuation Office Agency to improve transparency and efficiency in benefit payments, tax collection, and fraud detection. The move is expected to save 5-10% in administrative costs and help recoup £1.3 billion in universal credit overpayments.
NatWest is closing 37 UK branches including one in Barnet (within the Chipping Barnet constituency area) on May 12, 2026. The closures reflect broader banking sector trends toward digital services, with some branches being replaced by banking hubs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new pay-per-mile tax on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles starting April 2028, charging owners £300 annually for 10,000 miles. Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson has explained the implementation of this electric vehicle excise duty alongside existing vehicle tax.
The Chancellor has announced a new pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles (3p per mile) and plug-in hybrids (1.5p per mile) starting April 2028, which could cost long-distance commuters up to £450 annually. Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson confirmed the policy, which aims to replace lost fuel duty revenue as petrol and diesel vehicles are phased out.
Residents at a north London care home donated Easter eggs to children at Whittington Hospital and Barnet General Hospital, with staff dressing as Easter bunnies to deliver the gifts. The initiative brought joy to young patients spending Easter in hospital and demonstrated community engagement by the local care facility.
NatWest is closing 37 branches across the UK, with 34 closure dates confirmed before February 2027. The Barnet branch is specifically listed for closure on 11 May 2026, directly affecting constituents in Chipping Barnet.
NatWest is closing 34 bank branches across the UK, with two closures directly affecting Chipping Barnet constituency: Barnet branch on 11 May 2026 and Palmers Green, London on 1 June 2026. The closures are part of a broader industry shift towards digital banking, though the bank is establishing banking hubs as alternatives.
The Government has announced a new pay-per-mile tax on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles starting April 2028, charging drivers 3p or 1.5p per mile. An EV owner driving 10,000 miles annually will pay around £300 extra per year, raising concerns that this may deter EV adoption ahead of the 2030 petrol car ban.
The Valuation Office has been integrated into HM Revenue and Customs as part of government restructuring to improve efficiency and modernise tax administration. Dan Tomlinson, the local MP and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, announced this merger which is expected to deliver 5-10% administrative cost savings by 2028-29.
The government's Motability scheme will implement tax changes from July 2026 that will cost typical users an additional £400 in upfront payments, prompting a parliamentary petition that has exceeded 10,000 signatures and will require a Treasury response. Dan Tomlinson, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, confirmed the changes are designed to save over £1 billion over five years, though disabled people and their advocates argue this unfairly burdens vulnerable groups.
Donald Trump hints at seizing Iran's Kharg Island for oil as Prime Minister Starmer convenes crisis talks with business leaders on fuel supply disruptions caused by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The article covers government and opposition responses to rising energy prices and potential shortages affecting UK consumers and businesses.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch claims increased North Sea oil and gas drilling would cut energy bills by £200 through tax revenue, but industry experts and Dan Tomlinson (Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury) dispute this claim. The article covers competing energy policy proposals from the Conservatives, Labour, and SNP ahead of elections.
The Conservative Party has proposed removing VAT from energy bills for three years and scrapping green levies to help with cost of living, funded by ending renewable energy schemes and maximising North Sea oil and gas production. Dan Tomlinson, Labour's Exchequer Secretary and the current MP for Chipping Barnet, directly criticized the Tory plan as ineffective and accused Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch of being 'out of her depth' on energy policy.
Motability has announced significant changes to its vehicle leasing scheme for disabled people, including average £300-£400 increases in advance payments from July 2026 due to VAT and insurance tax changes introduced in last year's Budget. The scheme will also modify mileage allowances, excess mileage charges, and introduce overseas vehicle fees to offset approximately £1.1 billion in new taxation costs.
Barnet schoolchildren have elected their new Members of UK Youth Parliament and Youth Ambassadors for 2024-2026, with five young people chosen from 24 candidates across 10 schools. The elected representatives will advocate for their peers at national and local levels, with the ceremony held at Hendon Town Hall.
The UK government will review approved mileage allowance payment rates for the first time since 2011, potentially benefiting millions of drivers who claim motoring expenses. Treasury Exchequer Secretary Dan Tomlinson, the MP for Chipping Barnet, announced this policy aimed at supporting working people, particularly low-paid workers in sectors like home care.
The government is launching a review of the mileage allowance payment rate (currently 45p per mile), unchanged since 2011, to help workers with rising motoring costs. Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson, the MP for Chipping Barnet, has publicly backed the review as 'well overdue' amid fuel price increases driven by geopolitical tensions.
The Treasury responded to calls for extending the 5p-per-litre fuel duty freeze beyond September 2026, citing Middle East instability affecting oil prices. Dan Tomlinson, MP for Chipping Barnet, defended the government's current fuel duty policy and indicated the freeze would remain under review.
The UK government is reviewing emergency petrol and diesel rationing plans that could impose a £30 fuel purchase limit in response to potential supply disruptions from Middle East conflicts and Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Dan Tomlinson, Labour MP for Chipping Barnet, states the government is taking precautionary measures and has provided £50 million support for heating oil costs, while monitoring the situation carefully.
The article discusses UK emergency plans for gas rationing if supplies become critically low due to Middle East geopolitical tensions, with care homes designated as priority for supply. Dan Tomlinson, the MP for Chipping Barnet, is quoted saying the government is monitoring the situation but it's too early to assess impact.
The UK government has revealed contingency plans for fuel rationing should the Middle East crisis worsen, with petrol and diesel at 18-month highs. The plans detail priority access for emergency services, utilities, and public transport, with regular drivers potentially facing purchase limits. Dan Tomlinson, the MP, acknowledged the situation but stated it's too early to assess impact while confirming £50 million support for heating oil.
Fuel prices have hit 18-month highs due to Middle East disruptions, with contingency plans for petrol and diesel rationing now being discussed. The Government has outlined emergency measures under the National Emergency Plan for Fuel that could be activated if supplies become severely disrupted, with priority access for emergency services and essential services.
The government has published emergency plans for potential petrol rationing in severe fuel supply crises, with fuel prices at 18-month highs. Dan Tomlinson, the local MP, was asked about contingency planning and stated the government would monitor the situation carefully.
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