Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Corby.
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
Lee Barron
Labour PartyLee Barron is the Labour MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on Amendment 38 to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which would have provided greater certainty and protections for disabled people with fluctuating conditions while the government's review of PIP assessments (the Timms review) is ongoing. Critics argued the Bill was putting cuts before the review, leaving vulnerable people uncertain about their entitlements.
MPs voted on whether to pass the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill makes changes to welfare benefits, including a gradual increase to the Universal Credit standard allowance, and had been debated at length including proposed amendments to speed up or expand those increases.
Vote on a technical amendment (New Clause 8) to ensure that Universal Credit payments for claimants in the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) group in Northern Ireland rise in line with inflation, supporting a separate duty on the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland. The amendment was backed by left-wing Labour rebels and crossbench MPs opposed to welfare cuts affecting the most vulnerable.
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Positive coverage
“MP for Corby welcomes 'landmark' steel strategy that promises to 'protect domestic steelmaking'” — Northants Telegraph
Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Covers Corby, Raunds and Thrapston. Population 120,117.
Stolen Northamptonshire camper van recovered in London
Northants Telegraph · 7 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£36,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,815
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
50
36 primary, 8 secondary, 6 other
Total Income Tax▼
£362m
from 62,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,650
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,850
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▼
43.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
62.5%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 4 towns, 11 villages, rural areas — 116,631 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
19 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: Feb 2022
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corby West | Labour Party | Alison Dalziel | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | Jean Gloria Addison | May 2021 | |
| Labour Party | Matt Keane | May 2021 | |
| Kingswood | Labour Party | John Adam McGhee | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | Peter Welsh McEwan | May 2021 | |
| Labour Party | Zoe Catherine McGhee | May 2021 | |
| Lloyds | Labour Party | Lyn Buckingham | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | Mark Pengelly | May 2021 | |
| Labour Party | William George Colquhoun | May 2021 | |
| Oakley | Labour Party | Leanne Norma Louise Buckingham | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | Ross Armour | May 2021 | |
| Labour Party | Simon Rielly | May 2021 | |
| Oundle | Liberal Democrats | Charlie Best | Feb 2022 |
| Raunds | Conservative and Unionist Party | Helen Victoria Mary Howell | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Lee Robert Charles Wilkes | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Richard John Kenneth Levell | May 2021 | |
| Thrapston | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Hereward Gibson Brackenbury | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Geoff Shacklock | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Wendy Jane Brackenbury | 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 | 21,020 | 42.4% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 14,689 | 29.6% |
| Ref | 8,760 | 17.7% | |
| Green | 2,507 | 5.1% | |
| LD | 2,191 | 4.4% | |
| Ind | 422 | 0.8% |
Lee Barron 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.
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A camper van stolen from Thrapston in Northamptonshire was recovered by Metropolitan Police in London after being traced using a tracker. The incident highlights local crime affecting residents in the Corby and East Northamptonshire area.
A man was assaulted at a pub in Raunds (a town in East Northamptonshire) on Friday, April 3, suffering multiple punches from another male. Police are appealing for witnesses and information about the incident.
A man was knocked unconscious in an assault at a Thrapston pub on February 21. Northamptonshire Police have released a CCTV image and are appealing for the public's help to identify a man pictured who may have information about the incident.
Nick Wilson, a disabled war veteran and wheelchair user, has launched the 50at50 campaign to improve outdoor access for disabled people. Two all-terrain powerchairs will be donated to Northamptonshire sites: Delapre Abbey and Stanwick Lakes, as part of a broader initiative to place up to eight chairs at outdoor charities across the UK.
Thrapston Amateur Dramatic Society is staging Calendar Girls at Thrapston Plaza (May 13-16) to raise money for cancer charities including Cynthia Spencer Hospice and Macmillan Nurses. The production marks the society's 30th anniversary at the venue and honours members affected by cancer.
The A605 near Barnwell junction in Northamptonshire was closed following a collision around 14:30 BST. Motorists were advised to avoid the area while police dealt with the incident on this major cross-country route connecting the A14 and Peterborough.
The A605 between Peterborough and Northampton was closed following a collision involving a van and lorry near Oundle, with one person hospitalised. The incident disrupted traffic in the region during the afternoon of March 30.
Craig Revel Horwood has received planning permission from North Northamptonshire Council to build a luxury entertainment terrace at his King's Cliffe mansion, despite neighbour objections about noise disturbance. The decision allows the Strictly Come Dancing judge to proceed with raising his back garden and creating a swim spa and hot tub area.
Corby Council is upgrading car park payment machines at three local sites to require vehicle registration numbers when purchasing tickets, closing a loophole that allowed motorists to share unused tickets. The upgrade is part of a modernisation effort to align with contemporary parking technology across the region.
Over 300 bags of rubbish and debris were collected from the A14 in North Northamptonshire during planned road closures, with collection points near Corby and other junctions. Council leader Martin Griffiths criticized the littering problem and highlighted the cost burden on taxpayers, urging drivers to take litter home.
Reconomy is investing £20 million to build a major plastic recycling facility in Corby, creating over 30 local jobs and processing up to 38,000 tonnes of plastic annually when it opens in late 2026. The plant will support UK supermarkets and retailers with closed-loop recycling, reducing reliance on exporting plastic waste abroad.
Northamptonshire Police warn residents about counterfeit notes following several prosecutions in the county, including cases in Corby and Kettering. While police report no significant increase locally, neighbouring regions have seen spikes in fake currency incidents, prompting advice to closely inspect cash.
MP Lee Barron has welcomed the Government's new Steel Strategy, which aims to boost UK steel production by 20% through import quotas, tariffs, and £2.5bn in National Wealth Fund financing. Barron, who recently represented Corby at an EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in Brussels, highlighted Corby's steel heritage and the strategy's importance for jobs, energy security, and defence infrastructure.
Oakley Rangers, a Corby-based youth music group run by Paul Balmer and Judy Caine, recorded an environmental anthem 'Song for Gaia' with help from Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi at a professional studio. The project aims to raise awareness about climate change through music, with further recording sessions and a music video planned.
Adrenaline Alley, Europe's largest action sports venue located in Corby, has launched a £200,000 Crowdfunder campaign to build Rampside Rooms, affordable accommodation for riders and their families. The project is supported by Olympic athletes including silver medallist Kieran Reilly and children's author Tom Fletcher, and aims to remove barriers to access and develop the next generation of elite athletes.
Reconomy is opening a £20m plastic recycling facility in north Corby, creating over 30 jobs and becoming one of the UK's largest dedicated plastic recycling plants. The facility will recycle plastic into pellets for supermarket use, reducing UK reliance on plastic exports and supporting domestic circular economy goals.
Fineshade Wood near Corby will reopen as a fully operated campsite under Forestry England management, operated by Camping New Forest Ltd. The site offers upgraded facilities and will welcome visitors from April 1st at affordable rates, enhancing tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities in the area.
Reconomy is launching a £20m plastic recycling facility in Corby, one of the UK's largest dedicated plastic recycling plants, expected to be operational in late 2026. The facility will create over 30 new jobs and process 38,000 tonnes of plastic annually in a closed-loop system for major supermarkets and retailers.
This is a court sentencing report listing multiple individuals from towns across the Corby and East Northamptonshire constituency and surrounding area who have been convicted of various offences including dangerous driving, drug-related crimes, assault, and traffic violations. The article provides details of their sentences and penalties.
A proposed 36-unit retirement flat development in Raunds has been rejected on planning appeal, with the inspector ruling it would cause significant harm to the area's character. The development would have occupied the former Darsdale Home site and faced objections over overlooking, parking, and amenity space loss.
A listings guide showcasing ten cultural and entertainment events across Northamptonshire, including theatre productions, tribute shows, and comedy performances at venues in Northampton, Corby, Wellingborough, and Kettering.
Nursery Connections, a baby mattress manufacturer, is expanding significantly in Corby with a £2m factory acquisition and £250,000 machinery investment, creating a new innovation centre and showroom. The expansion represents a 70% increase in space and demonstrates the company's commitment to UK manufacturing after being rescued from administration in 2023.
Reverend Shakeel marks his first year as chair of Corby Foodbank, focusing on strengthening operations and establishing a new management board. He plans to secure funding to rejuvenate the church and foodbank space while expanding community engagement to support those in food crisis.
A Corby resident has gone viral on TikTok by filling potholes with soil and flowers to highlight the poor state of local roads, prompting North Northamptonshire Council to warn the practice is dangerous. The story reflects widespread frustration with pothole damage in the area, though the council says it is working to improve road conditions despite an unprecedented increase in potholes.
The Northampton & Lamport Railway has acquired a historic steam locomotive (No.16) that worked at Corby's iron and steel works from 1934 to 1969, and is launching a £9,000 fundraising appeal to restore and display it. The project celebrates the railway's 30th anniversary and aims to return the engine to steam as part of a long-term restoration plan.
Corby Community Arts is seeking volunteers to help organise and digitise an extensive archive of the town's social and cultural history, with support from the Ernest Hecht Foundation. The project aims to make photographs, negatives, slides and documents accessible online while preserving Corby's heritage for future generations.
A Corby resident, Jon Nunn, has been filling potholes with soil and flowers to draw attention to the deteriorating state of local roads, gaining significant social media attention. The action has highlighted widespread pothole problems in Corby that are damaging vehicles, though North Northamptonshire Council warns against DIY repairs and says it is working to address the issue.
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