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Lola McEvoy
Labour PartyLola McEvoy is the Labour MP for Darlington, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on whether to add a provision to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ensuring that if an independent doctor dies or becomes too ill to complete their assessment before signing off on an assisted dying request, a further referral can be made to another doctor — mirroring an existing provision in the Bill for the attending doctor.
A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Report Stage, after proceedings had been interrupted on 13 June when an objection was raised. The debate excerpts do not reveal the substantive content of New Clause 16.
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.
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Positive coverage
“County Durham girl turns seventh birthday wish into community library for children” — The Northern Echo
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Darlington and Heighington. Population 98,438. Median income £25K (below average).
Darlington railway heirloom from Locomotion No 1 heads to auction
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£31,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,845
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
43
26 primary, 6 secondary, 11 other
Total Income Tax▼
£198m
from 49,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,240
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,030
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▼
43.1
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
62.8%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 2 villages, rural areas — 96,446 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
45 councillors across 18 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top Lascelles | Labour Party | Andrew Graham Anderson | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | David Jeffrey Ray | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Helen Crumbie | May 2023 | |
| Brinkburn Faverdale | Labour Party | David Joseph Beckett | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Rebecca Elizabeth Baker | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Scott Durham | May 2023 | |
| Cockerton | Labour Party | Jan Cossins | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Jim Garner | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Neil Johnson | May 2023 | |
| College | Green Party of England and Wales | Bryony Hannah Holroyd | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Matthew Snedker | May 2023 | |
| Eastbourne | Labour Party | Joe Dillon | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jonathan Dulston | May 2023 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Kevin Nicholson | May 2023 | |
| Harrowgate Hill | Green Party of England and Wales | Anna-Maria Toms | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Richard Lawley | May 2023 | |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Roz Henderson | May 2023 | |
| Haughton Springfield | Labour Party | Chris McEwan | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Dawn Storr | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Nick Wallis | May 2023 | |
| Heighington Coniscliffe | Conservative and Unionist Party | Gerald Garfield Lee | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Paul Crudass | May 2023 | |
| Hummersknott | Green Party of England and Wales | Kate Mammolotti | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Thomas Julian Robinson | May 2023 | |
| Mowden | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alan James Marshall | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Pauline Culley | May 2023 | |
| North Road | Liberal Democrats | Anne-Marie Curry | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Hilary Allen | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | James Coe | May 2023 | |
| Northgate | Labour Party | Sonia Elizabeth Kane | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Syeda Sajna Begum Ali | May 2023 | |
| Park East | Labour Party | Libby McCollom | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Matthew Roche | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Michael Robert Nicholson | May 2023 | |
| Park West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Bob Donoghue | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Heather Scott | May 2023 | |
| Pierremont | Labour Party | James Stephen McGill | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Mary Layton | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Steve Harker | May 2023 | |
| Red Hall Lingfield | Labour Party | Amanda Louise Riley | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Mandy Porter | May 2023 | |
| Stephenson | Labour Party | Ian G Haszeldine | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Mohammad Romalus Mahmud | May 2023 | |
| Whinfield | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andy Keir | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jamie Bartch | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 16,621 | 39.2% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 14,323 | 33.8% |
| Ref | 6,852 | 16.2% | |
| Green | 2,847 | 6.7% | |
| LD | 1,735 | 4.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 20,901 | 48.0% | |
Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 17,607 | 40.5% |
| LD | 2,097 | 4.8% | |
| Ind | 1,544 | 3.5% | |
| Green | 1,057 | 2.4% | |
| Ind | 292 | 0.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 22,681 | 50.6% |
| Con | 19,401 | 43.3% | |
| Ind | 1,180 | 2.6% | |
| LD | 1,031 | 2.3% | |
| Green | 524 | 1.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 17,637 | 42.9% |
| Con | 14,479 | 35.2% | |
| Ind | 5,392 | 13.1% | |
| LD | 1,966 | 4.8% | |
| Green | 1,444 | 3.5% | |
| Ind | 223 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 16,891 | 39.4% |
| Con | 13,503 | 31.5% | |
| LD | 10,046 | 23.4% | |
| Ind | 1,262 | 2.9% | |
| Ind | 1,194 | 2.8% |
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16 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Historic nameplates from Locomotion No. 1, the world's first steam locomotive to haul passengers on a public railway (1825), are being auctioned with estimates of £20,000-£30,000. The nameplates are directly linked to Darlington's railway heritage and were previously a leaving gift to a manager of the North Road Locomotive Workshops in Darlington.
Darlington Borough Council has approved a new community safety partnership plan addressing anti-social behaviour, off-road motorcycles, drugs, domestic abuse, and sexual violence, based on resident feedback showing increased safety concerns. The plan reflects widespread concern among residents, with 78% reporting increased anti-social behaviour and nearly 60% perceiving rising crime over the past year.
Live traffic and travel updates for the North East including Darlington, covering roadworks, public transport services, and weather forecasts. The article reports no major disruptions this morning but notes ongoing roadworks in Darlington town with expected delays.
A Darlington shop owner, Jasmine Robson, was left with a £1,600 bill after her shop window was smashed by drunken youths, but Durham Police classified the incident as accidental damage rather than criminal damage. The shop owner, a former police officer, has submitted a formal complaint alleging lack of support and poor police response, raising concerns about accountability and protection for local businesses.
Darlington Borough Council is implementing new Article 4 planning powers to regulate Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), requiring landlords to seek permission before conversion. The move addresses concerns about anti-social behaviour, noise, and community character, with a public consultation planned for summer 2024.
A new luxury beauty salon, Biso Ru Ceylon, has opened in Darlington town centre on Post House Wynd. The owner, Anu Pahala Gedara, a mum-of-three from Sri Lanka, invested over two months in renovations and plans to expand the business with additional staff and services.
New renters' rights legislation comes into force on May 1st, banning no-fault evictions, limiting rent increases, and preventing discrimination against tenants on benefits or with children. Darlington Council reports this will help reduce homelessness, noting a 50% fall in households in urgent housing need and a 45% reduction in homelessness over recent years.
Families enjoyed an unusually warm April day at Darlington's South Park, with temperatures reaching 21C—warmer than popular holiday destinations. The article documents the record-breaking weather and local residents taking advantage of the sunshine.
A blackbird has been trapped in Darlington Memorial Hospital's courtyard for six weeks, separated from its mate by protective netting that was damaged in bad weather. Hospital staff and wildlife campaigners are calling for the netting to be removed permanently, though the NHS Trust says it is working with wildlife experts and plans to replace the netting while enabling the bird's escape.
The Bay Horse gastropub in Hurworth has been nominated for The Northern Echo's Best Restaurant and Gastropub award. Manager Katie Thirkell, who has worked at the pub for 15 years, expressed pride in the nomination and highlighted the pub's family-friendly atmosphere and loyal customer base.
Jamie Dickinson, a 25-year-old singer-songwriter now living in Darlington, discusses his music career, including appearances on ITV's Starstruck and studies at Berklee College of Music. The article profiles his aspirations and recent achievements in music and theatre.
A theatre nurse employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust has been struck off the nursing register following a Nursing and Midwifery Council panel's decision that he engaged in bullying and aggressive behaviour towards colleagues, including making derogatory comments about their age, weight, and competence. The Trust confirmed he is no longer employed and stated that professional behaviour standards are taken extremely seriously.
Caroline Elliot, owner of The Cheese & Wine Shop in Darlington since 2024, has been shortlisted for the Retail Innovator of the Year award at the Women in Food & Drink Awards. The recognition highlights the success of local independent retail businesses in Darlington and counters narratives about shop closures in the town.
A two-car crash occurred on Geneva Road in Darlington on April 7, requiring emergency services including police and ambulances. Local residents reported that similar crashes happen frequently at this junction, raising concerns about road safety at this specific location.
A Darlington-based police officer, PC Mark Roberts, has been jailed for 27 months for causing the death of a pensioner, Muriel Pinkney, in a road crash near the Metrocentre in 2022 while responding to an emergency call. Despite the victim's family pleading for leniency and stating they do not blame Roberts, the judge imposed a custodial sentence.
A man in his 40s was hit by a car on Aldam Street in Darlington on April 2 and sustained head and leg injuries. The driver fled the scene, and police have launched an investigation while emergency services including the air ambulance responded to treat the victim.
A person was hospitalised following an assault in Darlington on Easter Monday evening, with emergency services including the air ambulance responding. The incident highlights public safety concerns in the constituency.
A seven-year-old girl from School Aycliffe in County Durham created a community library after asking for one as a birthday wish, which has grown so popular that a larger structure was built. Darlington MP Lola McEvoy visited the library to celebrate Lydia's initiative, praising it as a community asset and encouraging others to follow suit.
Cockerton Fisheries in Darlington experienced massive queues of up to 90 minutes on Good Friday, with customers lining the street for fish and chips. The article highlights the chippy's popularity and notes that Darlington was recently named a top-20 UK destination for fish and chips.
Too Savage, a new tattoo and piercing studio in Darlington town centre, has opened on Post House Wynd as an expansion of the successful Savage B*tch salon. The business is co-owned by Emily Downie, Henry Downie, and Veronica Sawey, who aim to create an inclusive, community-focused space specialising in gothic-style tattoos and piercings.
A record-breaking 1,264 bikers participated in the Durham Easter Egg Run 2026, with Darlington serving as a key stop where riders distributed Easter eggs to children at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The event drew significant public support and community participation despite poor weather conditions.
The Harvey McWilliams Foundation, co-founded by Darlington resident Michael McWilliams, is organizing a charity walk from Darlington FC's Blackwell Meadows to Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium and back on May 23 to raise awareness and funds for mental health and youth football equipment. The walk honors Harvey McWilliams, who tragically died by suicide at 18, and aims to highlight the foundation's work providing football kits and support to vulnerable children and young adults across the North East.
Darlington nurses' union has written to the council after councillors rejected a motion on single-sex spaces and women's privacy protections, citing a recent employment tribunal involving transgender workplace issues at the local NHS trust. The council has clarified that it is not changing how single-sex spaces are currently managed and will continue to operate them based on biological sex, while opposing councillors argued the rejection contradicts legal rulings and frontline staff concerns.
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