Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2017.
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Catherine Atkinson
Labour PartyCatherine Atkinson is the Labour MP for Derby North, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
A motion was proposed to hold the parliamentary session in private (behind closed doors), excluding the public and press. This was overwhelmingly rejected, with only one MP voting in favour.
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.
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
“Midlands MPs want taxi 'loophole' ended after drivers found with licenses from Wolverhampton council” — Express & Star
“MPs want 'loophole' closed for good to make city taxis safer” — Derby Telegraph
A safe Lab seat, won with 46% of the vote in 2024. Centred on Derby. Population 107,350.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£32,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,845
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
53
28 primary, 7 secondary, 18 other
Total Income Tax▼
£218m
from 51,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,380
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,270
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▼
60.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 village, rural areas — 103,244 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
13 councillors across 5 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden East | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jerry Pearce | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | John Wright | May 2023 | |
| Chaddesden West | Labour Party | Kathy Kozlowski | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Martin James Rawson | May 2023 | |
| Littleover | Liberal Democrats | Ajit Singh Atwal | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Emily Claire Lonsdale | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Lucy Care | May 2023 | |
| Mackworth New Zealand | Conservative and Unionist Party | Gaurav Pandey | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | John Whitby | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Ndukwe Onuoha | May 2023 | |
| Mickleover | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alison Joyce Holmes | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Matthew Edward Holmes | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Miles Hugo Pattison | 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 | 18,619 | 45.5% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 9,704 | 23.7% |
| Ref | 7,488 | 18.3% | |
| Green | 3,286 | 8.0% | |
| LD | 1,822 | 4.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GE | Con | 21,259 | 45.2% |
| Lab | 18,719 | 39.8% | |
| LD | 3,450 | 7.3% | |
| Ind | 1,908 | 4.1% | |
| Green | 1,046 | 2.2% | |
Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Ind | 635 | 1.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2010 GE | Lab | 23,622 | 48.5% |
Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 21,607 | 44.4% |
| LD | 2,262 | 4.7% | |
| Ind | 1,181 | 2.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GE | Con | 16,402 | 36.7% |
Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 16,361 | 36.6% |
| Ind | 6,532 | 14.6% | |
| LD | 3,832 | 8.6% | |
| Green | 1,618 | 3.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GE | Lab | 14,896 | 33.0% |
| Con | 14,283 | 31.7% | |
| LD | 12,638 | 28.0% | |
| Ind | 2,000 | 4.4% | |
| Ind | 829 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 264 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 170 | 0.4% |
Catherine Atkinson appeared in 1 national article across 3 topics (15 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2026)
Mixed (+0.20)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Atkinson is mentioned in a supportive context backing the city centre site, but her contribution is limited to site preference rather than substantive policy leadership.
12 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A vehicle collision on Friar Gate in Derby City Centre on March 28 injured seven people. The incident has prompted MP Catherine Atkinson to call for a parliamentary review of urban safety and driving legislation to prevent similar attacks.
Seven people were hospitalised after a high-speed car crash in Derby city centre on Saturday night involving a black Suzuki Swift on Friar Gate. A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene, and emergency services responded with a major operation; MP Catherine Atkinson expressed shock and praised the emergency response.
A serious incident in Derby city centre on Friar Gate resulted in seven people being injured when a car struck pedestrians. An Indian-origin man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other charges; the investigation is ongoing with police keeping an open mind about motives.
A car crashed into pedestrians in Derby city centre's Friar Gate area, injuring at least seven people. Counter-terrorism officers are assisting the investigation, though police say it is not currently being treated as terrorism and poses no wider public threat.
Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car was driven into pedestrians in central Derby on Saturday evening. A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving; police are investigating motives and confirming no deaths occurred.
A car plowed into pedestrians in central Derby on Saturday, injuring seven people. A 36-year-old Derby resident has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other charges; counter-terrorism officers are assisting but police emphasize this appears to be an isolated incident with no wider public risk.
A serious incident in Derby city centre left seven people injured when a driver struck them with a vehicle. The incident occurred in Derby North's constituency, with one man arrested on multiple charges including attempted murder; the driver's motivation remains unclear.
A man in his 30s was arrested in Derby on suspicion of attempted murder after driving a car into seven pedestrians on a street, injuring them seriously but not fatally. The incident occurred in Derby North constituency, with the injured treated at Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre.
Derby City Council has voted to maintain a Cumulative Impact Area (CIA) restriction on drinking venues in the city centre, following police warnings that removing it could increase alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder. The decision balances public safety concerns, with 5,429 night-time economy crimes recorded over three years, against business concerns that the restriction limits economic growth and investment.
Derby's A38 expansion project has received full government approval following years of legal disputes, involving significant upgrades to three major roundabouts and expansion to six lanes. The project is expected to support 43,000 new homes and boost the local economy, though environmental campaigners remain opposed due to concerns about carbon emissions and tree loss at Markeaton Park.
Jon McKenzie, a Cathedral Quarter Ranger in Derby city centre, is celebrated for 16 years of service, having walked approximately 40,000 miles patrolling the streets. The article highlights his role supporting local businesses, assisting emergency services, and contributing to Derby's development, including creating the popular 'Celebrate Sadler Gate' event.
A public meeting discussed plans for 200 new homes off Acorn Way in Spondon, with residents and councillors expressing concerns about traffic impacts on an already congested roundabout, loss of Green Wedge land, and pressure on local infrastructure including schools and GP services.
Derby has received a £4.5 million grant from East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward to support employment and skills training, with £3 million funding adult education courses and £1.5 million supporting youth apprenticeships and work placements. The funding is part of a regional initiative to get 60,000 more people working across the East Midlands over the next decade.
Derby has secured £10m in government funding to drive jobs, skills and regeneration through 'Team Derby', a partnership involving local leaders, businesses, academia and government. The initiative, led by East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward and MPs including Catherine Atkinson, aims to ensure major investments like Great British Railways and Rolls-Royce create local economic benefits.
Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson has successfully lobbied Parliament for changes to taxi licensing rules, joining colleague Baggy Shanker in calling for an end to 'loopholes' that allow nearly 2,000 Derby taxi drivers to be licensed with other councils. The Government is proposing legislative changes to tighten licensing control and introduce national minimum standards.
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