Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Wantage.
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
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Olly Glover
Liberal DemocratsOlly Glover is the Liberal Democrat MP for Didcot and Wantage, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport).
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Positive coverage
“MPs respond as Reeves doubles funding to establish an Oxford-Cambridge growth” — Oxfordshire Herald Series
“Keir Starmer's Iran War stance praised and panned by Oxfordshire MPs” — Witney Gazette
Won by LD in its first election in 2024. Covers Didcot, Wantage and Grove (Vale of White Horse). Population 94,613. Recorded crime is 47% below the national average.
Deliberate fires set in town park bins condemned as vandalism
Oxfordshire Herald Series · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£33,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£45,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,515
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
54
40 primary, 6 secondary, 8 other
Total Income Tax▼
£574m
from 67,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,880
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£8,590
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▼
45.4
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
66.1%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 4 towns, 13 villages, rural areas — 107,489 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 16 wards · Last elections: Jun 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blewbury Harwell | Liberal Democrats | Debra Dewhurst | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Hayleigh Gascoigne | May 2023 | |
| Cholsey | Liberal Democrats | Anne-Marie Simpson | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Ben Manning | May 2023 | |
| Didcot North East | Liberal Democrats | Andrew Tinsley | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | David Rouane | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Zia Mohammed | May 2023 | |
| Didcot South | Labour Party | Axel Ranald MacDonald | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Denise Macdonald | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Mocky Khan | May 2023 | |
| Didcot West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ian Snowdon | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Tony Worgan | May 2023 | |
| Drayton | Liberal Democrats | Andy Cooke | May 2023 |
| Grove North | Liberal Democrats | Kiera Alexandra Bentley | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Ron Batstone | May 2023 | |
| Hendreds | Green Party of England and Wales | Sarah Frances James | May 2023 |
| Ridgeway | Liberal Democrats | Paul Barrow | May 2023 |
| Sandford The Wittenhams | Green Party of England and Wales | Sam Casey-Rerhaye | May 2023 |
| Stanford | Liberal Democrats | Sue Jane Caul | May 2023 |
| Steventon The Hanneys | Liberal Democrats | Sally Povolotsky | May 2023 |
| Sutton Courtenay | Liberal Democrats | Peter Alexander Stevens | Jun 2024 |
| Wallingford | Green Party of England and Wales | James Barlow | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Katharine Stephanie Benedicta Keats-Rohan | May 2023 | |
| Wantage Charlton | Liberal Democrats | Andrew Crawford | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Patrick O'Leary | May 2023 | |
| Wantage Grove Brook | Liberal Democrats | Amos Duveen | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Jenny Hannaby | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD | 21,793 | 39.8% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 15,560 | 28.4% |
| Lab | 8,045 | 14.7% | |
| Ref | 6,400 | 11.7% | |
| Green | 2,693 | 4.9% | |
| Ind | 242 | 0.4% |
Olly Glover 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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Wallingford Town Council has condemned vandalism in Bullcroft park where two bins were deliberately set alight over three days, causing damage that costs over £200 per bin to replace. The council is appealing for witnesses and urging the community to be mindful of shared spaces during the Easter holidays.
Peace protesters, including a retired teacher from Didcot, locked themselves to obstacles at RAF Lakenheath to protest US military operations and nuclear weapons stationed at the base. The article covers a week-long International Peace Camp and subsequent blockade actions involving Cambridge CND and other activist groups.
Ten ducklings were rescued from the M4 motorway in Berkshire by National Highways officers and transported to Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue in Blewbury, near Didcot, for care and rehabilitation.
A Gypsy and Traveller site near Didcot has been refused planning permission for the second time by Vale of White Horse District Council. The application for four pitches at Wattle Cottage Farm in Upton was rejected due to flood risk, landscape harm, highway safety concerns, and the unauthorised nature of existing structures on the site.
Gradiant has won a contract to build a water treatment facility for a planned hyperscale data center in Didcot on the former coal power station site, now owned by Amazon. The system will handle water treatment, recycling, and zero liquid discharge to support cooling operations while minimizing environmental impact.
Grundon Sand & Gravel has submitted plans to convert listed barns at Christie's Farm near Cholsey into a farm shop, cafe, and artisan workspace. The scheme involves restoring a Grade II listed 18th-century Threshing Barn and adapting other agricultural buildings to create a community facility while addressing heritage conservation concerns.
A major police incident occurred at Culham Lock in Oxfordshire on April 3, with significant emergency response including cordons, multiple police vehicles, and recovery operations. The incident appears to involve a vehicle but details remain unclear as Thames Valley Police has not released a statement.
A woman from Didcot was arrested during a protest at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on April 7, where 13 activists locked themselves to vehicles to block the base's main gates in opposition to US military operations. The protest was organized by Lakenheath Alliance for Peace to demonstrate against the base being used for US military activities.
14 peace protesters were arrested during a 6-hour blockade of RAF Lakenheath's main gates on 7 April, opposing the US Air Force's use of the base for military operations in Iran and support for Israel. The article includes a quote from Marie Walsh, a retired teacher from Didcot, who participated in the protest.
A seven-day protest at RAF Lakenheath by the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace has caused traffic disruptions, with demonstrators chained to block the base's entrance. Marie Walsh, a retired teacher from Didcot, is among the protestors opposing nuclear weapons and the base's involvement in conflicts.
Thames Water has committed to upgrading the South Moreton sewage treatment works near Wallingford and Didcot, which was identified as having the most 'illegal spills' (287 between 2021-2025) in the company's network. Local councillors have condemned the pollution of the Mill Brook and called for public ownership of water infrastructure, while Thames Water promises improvements by 2026.
Aureus School in the Didcot area has acquired two SPINI VR Chairs funded by a £9,990 grant from the Didcot Powerhouse Fund to support SEND pupils with sensory and neurological needs. The equipment uses immersive virtual reality and movement therapy to help students with ADHD, autism, and sensory-processing differences self-regulate and return to learning more effectively.
The Didcot Powerhouse Fund has awarded over £515,000 to local charities since its launch five years ago, with £132,000 distributed in its largest grant round to 18 organisations serving the greater Didcot area. The fund supports diverse community initiatives including services for older residents, young people in care, and those experiencing financial hardship.
Over 200 Didcot residents attended a community event on March 18 to discuss the town's future, covering infrastructure, public art, and community projects led by Didcot Garden Town in partnership with local councils. Key projects discussed included the Broadway development, transport improvements, walking and cycling routes, and public art schemes across the area.
A 47-year-old man from Oxford was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an incident at Graffiti Bridge in Didcot on 29 March. The suspect has been released on bail while investigations continue, and police are appealing for witnesses.
A 23-year-old man from Didcot was jailed for two years and three months at Oxford Crown Court for repeatedly beating and strangling his ex-girlfriend between December 5-15. Waheed Amodu pleaded guilty to strangulation, assault occasioning bodily harm, and multiple counts of assault by beating, with Thames Valley Police praising the victim's courage in coming forward.
Waterside Court care home in Wallingford celebrated its fifth anniversary with a community event featuring entertainment and local dignitaries. The care home, which provides residential and dementia care, marked the milestone with music, dancing, and interviews for local radio.
Oxfordshire residents participated in a peace protest at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, opposing US military operations and demanding accountability for the use of British bases. The protest included constituents from Wallingford, Cholsey, and Oxford who joined a six-day encampment opposing what they describe as violations of international law.
A Didcot warehouse manager employed by DHL at a National Grid site won an unfair dismissal tribunal case after being removed from his job despite being cleared of wrongdoing. The judge found DHL failed to adequately defend the employee against National Grid's demand for his removal and did not explore reasonable alternatives such as protecting his pay and grade.
A child was bitten by a ginger Cavapoo dog at Edmonds Park in Didcot on March 11, suffering a superficial wound to her hand. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident and seeking information about the dog owner, described as a white female aged 50-60 wearing a multi-coloured scarf and black jacket.
South Oxfordshire District Council has refused planning permission for a 400-home development in Wallingford after receiving over 1,100 public objections during a 13-month consultation. The refusal cited conflicts with development strategy, landscape damage, lack of affordable housing, and insufficient infrastructure provision including education.
Sixty-two Year 8 and 9 students from Aureus School in Didcot visited Cadbury World in Birmingham as part of their design and technology and hospitality education. The trip included workshops, careers talks, and factory tours to expose pupils to real-world career pathways in food, manufacturing, design, and hospitality sectors.
Reform UK announced plans to scrap Air Passenger Duty for short-haul family flights if elected, claiming it would save families £45-48 per trip. The policy has drawn criticism from Labour, Conservatives, and the Greens, though the Liberal Democrats' transport spokesman Olly Glover (the current MP for Didcot and Wantage) criticized the tax as unfairly targeting infrequent travellers while condemning Reform's foreign policy stance.
The Cross Keys pub in Wallingford has won two regional CAMRA awards for pub of the year and cider pub of the year, with the landlords hoping to repeat last year's success in the overall Oxfordshire competition. The pub's parent group also won Community Pub Group of the year at the Publican Awards.
Parkway Arts, a community arts studio in Didcot near the train station, has been running pottery, mosaics, and creative courses since 2024. The article highlights the positive engagement of local residents, particularly women, in various arts and crafts classes offered at the studio.
Daniel Carruthers from Wallingford was sentenced to 8 years in prison at Oxford Crown Court for drug dealing, including possession of heroin and crack cocaine hidden in a deodorant can, along with assault and weapons charges. The case involved drugs found in Headington and offences committed in London.
Three Year 10 students from Aureus School in Didcot attended a Royal Navy careers event in London during Careers Week, where they learned about opportunities in the Navy and heard from inspirational speakers including England rugby player Hannah Botterman. The event is part of the school's broader commitment to student development and ambition through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.
Didcot Town FC cancelled a scheduled event featuring football legends Gordon Strachan, Mel Sterland, and Jon Newsome due to ticket confusion with promoter TD Promotions, who failed to remove tickets from sale despite the club's request. Ticket holders are advised to contact the club for refund information.
Thames Water has submitted plans to build a 4.7km water main to supply the Didcot Valley Park development, a major 4,250-home housing project in west Didcot spanning South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts. The Environmental Impact Assessment screening is currently under council review, with a decision expected by early April.
Oxfordshire MPs have publicly divided on PM Keir Starmer's Iran War stance, with the local MP Olly Glover (Didcot and Wantage) criticising the government's decision to allow US military use of RAF Fairford for strikes against Iran without a Parliamentary vote. The article covers a significant geopolitical conflict affecting military policy and regional security, with direct involvement of the constituency's MP.
The UK government has doubled funding to £800m for the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor to create a tech hub. Oxfordshire MPs, including Didcot and Wantage's Olly Glover, have issued a joint statement welcoming the investment but warning that growth must be community-led and not impose planning changes before local government reorganisation is complete.
Speed humps on Wantage Road in Wallingford are reportedly higher than the legal 10cm maximum after recent resurfacing, causing driver discomfort and safety concerns. Oxfordshire County Council is investigating but has not yet taken corrective action despite multiple complaints.
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