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Baggy Shanker
Labour and Co-operative PartyBaggy Shanker is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Derby South, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Positive coverage
“Parking overhaul not enough to stop profiteering, MP says - BBC” — BBC
“East Midlands MPs call for action over 'rip-off' parking fines - BBC” — BBC
Represented by Lab since 2024. Centred on Derby. Population 117,419, notably young (median age 35 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 80% above the national average. Median income £25K (below average).
'Really significant' investment for Derby amid Great British Railways plans
Derby Telegraph · 1 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£29,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,615
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
53
38 primary, 6 secondary, 9 other
Total Income Tax▼
£170m
from 48,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,290
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,550
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▼
37.9
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
50.8%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city — 118,520 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
27 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | Labour Party | Carmel Mary Evelyn Ashby | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Paul Thomas Hezelgrave | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Sue Bonser | May 2023 | |
| Alvaston North | Reform Derby and Reform UK | Alan Graves | May 2023 |
| Reform Derby and Reform UK | John Evans | May 2023 | |
| Reform Derby and Reform UK | Kirk Lewis Kus | May 2023 | |
| Alvaston South | Reform Derby | Alan Lindsey | May 2023 |
| Reform Derby | Stephen William Fowke | May 2023 | |
| Reform Derby | Timothy Prosser | May 2023 | |
| Arboretum | Labour Party | Ceclie Yvonne Wright | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Gulfraz Nawaz | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Shiraz Khan | May 2023 | |
| Blagreaves | Labour Party | Hardyal Dhindsa | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Saquib Amin | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Sara Frances Bolton | May 2023 | |
| Chellaston Shelton Lock | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Celia Ingall | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Phil Ingall | May 2023 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Stephen John Lakin | May 2023 | |
| Darley | Labour Party | Alison Martin | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Carmel Jean Swan | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Martin Jeffrey Repton | May 2023 | |
| Normanton | Labour Party | Balbir Singh Sandhu | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Gurkiran Kaur Thandi | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Jangir Khan | May 2023 | |
| Sinfin Osmaston | Labour Party | Baggy Shanker | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Nadine Dawn Louise Peatfield | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Sarah Louise Chambers | 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 | 14,503 | 38.8% | |
| Ref | 8,501 | 22.7% | |
Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | WPB | 5,205 | 13.9% |
| Con | 5,192 | 13.9% | |
| Green | 1,899 | 5.1% | |
| LD | 1,807 | 4.8% | |
| Ind | 292 | 0.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 21,690 | 51.1% |
| Con | 15,671 | 36.9% | |
| LD | 2,621 | 6.2% | |
| Ind | 2,480 | 5.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 26,430 | 58.3% |
| Con | 15,182 | 33.5% | |
| Ind | 2,011 | 4.4% | |
| LD | 1,229 | 2.7% | |
| Green | 454 | 1.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 20,007 | 49.0% |
| Con | 11,179 | 27.4% | |
| Ind | 6,341 | 15.5% | |
| LD | 1,717 | 4.2% | |
| Green | 1,208 | 3.0% | |
| Ind | 225 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 143 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 17,851 | 43.3% |
| Con | 11,729 | 28.5% | |
| LD | 8,430 | 20.5% | |
| Ind | 1,821 | 4.4% | |
| Ind | 1,357 | 3.3% |
Baggy Shanker appeared in 1 national article across 3 topics (15 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.30)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Shanker is presented positively as a long-standing advocate for Derby's bid, though his role is largely one of endorsement rather than active decision-making.
8 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
The Transport Secretary announced 'really significant investment' for Derby as part of Great British Railways plans, with GBR headquarters coming to the city. The government is also rolling out integrated transport strategies across the East Midlands, including the Ride app for unified ticketing, aiming to correct years of underfunding by the Conservative government.
A vehicle struck seven pedestrians outside a Derby pub on Saturday, with two subsequently discharged from hospital. The incident on Friar Gate led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder, with counter-terrorism officers assisting the investigation as a routine precaution.
A car-ramming incident in Derby's Friar Gate area injured seven people on Saturday night. A 36-year-old man was arrested on charges including attempted murder and dangerous driving; police are investigating with counter-terrorism support but do not currently believe it was terror-related.
A car struck multiple pedestrians in Derby city centre on Saturday evening, injuring seven people. Counter-terror police are assisting the investigation, though the incident is not currently being treated as terrorism; a 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A vehicle-ramming incident in Derby city centre injured seven people on March 28. Counter-terrorism police are investigating, though authorities have not confirmed a terrorism designation. A man in his 30s from India has been arrested and faces multiple charges including attempted murder.
A car hit seven pedestrians in Derby city centre on Saturday night, with a man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The incident occurred on Friar Gate and those injured were taken to Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre.
A man in his 30s was arrested after a car was driven into pedestrians in Derby's city centre on Saturday evening, injuring seven people seriously but not fatally. Derby South MP Baggy Shanker expressed sympathy for those affected, while police stated there is no ongoing public risk and continue investigating the incident's circumstances.
A new £10 million Arnold Clark car showroom has opened on a vacant site in Derby's Foresters Retail Park, creating 40 jobs and revitalizing an area that had been dormant for seven years. MP Baggy Shanker officially opened the store and praised the investment as a major boost for the local economy and a sign of Derby's continued attractiveness to business.
Derby South MP Baggy Shanker visited Landau Forte Academy Moorhead to celebrate the school's sporting achievements, including girls' football winning a city-wide tournament and American football reaching regional finals. The visit highlighted the school's success in supporting young people and provided an opportunity for pupils to engage with their local MP.
MP Baggy Shanker attended Lunar New Year celebrations at COSMO Derby restaurant on London Road, celebrating with families and supporting local business. The event highlights the restaurant's 13-year presence in Derby and its recent recognition as Best Buffet Restaurant of the Year at the English Food Awards.
MP Baggy Shanker visited Specsavers Derby to learn about local eye and hearing healthcare services and their contribution to the high street economy. The article highlights the store's role in providing accessible healthcare and employment opportunities for Derby South constituents.
The government has announced 'Team Derby', a partnership initiative to maximize growth from major defence investments in Derby, particularly Rolls-Royce's nuclear submarine reactor contracts. The scheme involves no new funding but will coordinate discussions between government, businesses, politicians, and universities to ensure the city benefits from these investments.
PfP Thrive launched the Skills Relay initiative in Derby to address the UK's construction and housing skills shortage of 250,000 workers. The programme was officially opened at PfP Thrive's new Derby Skills Centre with MP Baggy Shanker in attendance, highlighting collaboration between employers, educators, and government to develop talent in the sector.
Blue Lion Training Academy, an Ofsted outstanding-rated apprenticeship provider in Derby, has opened a state-of-the-art Marketing and Media Training Centre with facilities for podcasting, live streaming, and music production. MP Baggy Shanker formally opened the centre and praised the Government's commitment to apprenticeships as an alternative to university education.
MP Baggy Shanker has raised knife crime as a significant issue affecting Derby South, bringing constituent concerns to Prime Minister's Questions and organizing local safety efforts. The article documents his proactive engagement on public safety while acknowledging that knife crime incidents in the city have made residents feel unsafe.
Derby South MP Baggy Shanker joined two fellow East Midlands MPs in visiting The Air Ambulance Service's Nottingham airbase to mark Air Ambulance Week 2025. Shanker praised the service's professionalism and skill, encouraging public support for this charity that provides critical emergency response across the region.
Derby South MP Baggy Shanker is campaigning for parking charge notices to be capped at £50 rather than the proposed £100 in the government's new statutory code of practice for private car parks. The campaign stems from the high-profile case of a constituent charged £1,906 at a local car park and reflects widespread constituent complaints about excessive parking fees.
Derby South MP Baggy Shanker is leading efforts to improve SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) services by gathering constituent feedback through an online survey, responding to widespread struggles in the system. The article features a local mother who has battled for 7 years to secure suitable education for her disabled son, highlighting systemic failures and high demand for services that exceed council capacity.
Derby South MP Baggy Shanker continues campaigning against the Sinfin waste plant, citing DEFRA data showing the East Midlands already has excessive incineration capacity. The plant, completed in 2017 but never operational, has cost taxpayers £150 million and caused local environmental and quality-of-life issues, with councils now seeking contractors to fix and operate it despite Shanker's opposition.
East Midlands MPs, including Derby South's Baggy Shanker, are calling for government action to introduce legally binding rules for private parking companies, citing widespread complaints from constituents about unfair and excessive fines. Shanker specifically highlighted Copeland car park in Derby as a repeat offender and urged ministers to implement a statutory code of practice without delay.
The article profiles newly-elected Labour MPs in Derbyshire, including Baggy Shanker who won Derby South with a 6,000 majority. Shanker discusses his excitement about starting his parliamentary role and the administrative challenges of getting set up at Westminster, despite having faced a turbulent pre-election period as Derby City Council leader.
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