Nigel Huddleston · Conservative and Unionist Party
West Midlands, England
: 76,624
Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Mid Worcestershire.
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
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Nigel Huddleston
Conservative and Unionist PartyNigel Huddleston is the Conservative MP for Droitwich and Evesham, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. In addition, he is Co-Chair, Conservative Party.
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Positive coverage
“Green leader Polanski slammed over calls for horseracing to be BANNED” — Daily Mail Online
“All four Worcestershire Conservative MPs reselected for next election” — Malvern Gazette
Won by Con in its first election in 2024. Covers Evesham, Droitwich Spa and Fernhill Heath. Population 110,426, notably older (median age 46 vs 41 nationally).
'Picturesque' village named among prettiest in the UK
Witney Gazette · 12 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£29,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£38,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,850
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
52
35 primary, 5 secondary, 12 other
Total Income Tax▼
£342m
from 55,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,910
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£6,180
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▼
42.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
63.4%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 1 town, 11 villages, rural areas — 101,980 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
30 councillors across 19 wards · Last elections: Aug 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badsey Aldington | Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Kingsley Ward | Aug 2024 |
| Bengeworth | Conservative and Unionist Party | Emma Stokes | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Sidney Goodge | May 2023 | |
| Bowbrook | Liberal Democrats | Margaret Rowley | May 2023 |
| Bretforton Offenham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Aaron James Powell | May 2023 |
| Drakes Broughton Norton Whittington | Liberal Democrats | Liz Turier | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Rob Adams | May 2023 | |
| Droitwich East | Green Party of England and Wales | Neil Franks | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Nicola Louise Mary Morris | May 2023 | |
| Droitwich South East | Conservative and Unionist Party | John Grady | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Richard Julian Morris | May 2023 | |
| Droitwich South West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Eric John Bowden | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Gregory Wilkins | May 2023 | |
| Droitwich West | Conservative and Unionist Party | George Alexander Duffy | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jenny Chaudry | May 2023 | |
| Evesham North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Charlie Homer | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Mary Elizabeth Tasker | May 2023 | |
| Evesham South | Green Party of England and Wales | Peter John Knight | Aug 2023 |
| Fladbury | Liberal Democrats | Angie Crump | May 2023 |
| Hampton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andrew Dyke | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | John Clatworthy | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Robert Raphael | May 2023 | |
| Hartlebury | Conservative and Unionist Party | Anthony Arnold Hartley | May 2023 |
| Honeybourne Pebworth The Littletons | Green Party of England and Wales | Hannah Mary Robson | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Judith Florence Ciotti | May 2023 | |
| North Claines Salwarpe | Conservative and Unionist Party | Daniel Brian Birch | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Nicolas James Wright | May 2023 | |
| Ombersley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Christopher John Day | May 2023 |
| Pinvin | Liberal Democrats | Liz Tucker | May 2023 |
| Upton Snodsbury | Conservative and Unionist Party | Linda Robinson | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 19,975 | 40.3% |
| Lab | 10,980 | 22.1% | |
| Ref | 9,456 | 19.1% | |
| LD | 5,131 | 10.3% | |
| Green | 3,828 | 7.7% | |
| Ind | 239 | 0.5% |
Nigel Huddleston 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.
14 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Broadway in the Cotswolds has been named among the UK's prettiest villages to visit in spring by The Telegraph, praised for its flowering trees, honey-stone cottages, and scenic countryside. The article highlights local attractions including the 55-mile Evesham Blossom Trail and recommends accommodation and dining options in the village.
A feature article promoting National Trust events across Worcestershire beauty spots, including blossom festivals at Hanbury Hall in Droitwich Spa, open-air theatre at Croome and Greyfriars in Worcester, and classical music performances at Elgar's birthplace. The article highlights cultural and leisure activities available to residents and visitors in the region.
Evesham Medical Centre is seeking planning approval to install a 24-hour prescription dispensary machine (Pharmabox 24) on Abbey Lane, allowing patients to collect medicines outside surgery hours. The proposal has backing from Evesham Town Council and aims to reduce queuing, improve convenience, and help the surgery retain patients.
A TripAdvisor-based ranking of Wetherspoon pubs across Worcestershire, including The Old Swanne Inne in Evesham which tops the list. The article provides customer ratings and review highlights for six locations across the region.
Article recommends five farm shops in the Worcestershire area with positive reviews, including two specifically located in Evesham (Ellenden Farm Shop and Chadbury Farm Shop). The piece promotes local shopping and supports independent farmers and businesses in the region.
Amberville Properties Ltd has submitted plans to build up to nine homes on Common Road in Evesham, a site that previously had a development refused over a decade ago. The application faces objections from neighbours citing traffic congestion, parking issues, water drainage concerns, and potential flooding risks to the nearby Robins estate, though Evesham Town Council has recommended approval.
A shared ownership housing development near Evesham called Elk Park has nearly sold out, with just one affordable home remaining available. The development by Bromford has successfully helped many people access homeownership through a scheme allowing purchasers to buy 25-75% of a property and pay rent on the remainder.
The Crown Inn in Peopleton has closed for two weeks for renovations under new landlord Josh Matheson, who previously managed pubs across Worcestershire including The Ye Olde Red Horse in Evesham. The pub will reopen on April 21 with a new food menu, refurbished interior, and a new Real Ale Club, with staff appealing for volunteer help during the closure.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski faces criticism for calling to ban horse racing on animal cruelty grounds, with Conservative Shadow Culture Secretary Nigel Huddleston—the MP for Droitwich and Evesham—attacking the proposal as out of touch with rural economic interests and threatening thousands of jobs.
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire visited Evesham on April 1, guided by Mayor John Clatworthy, touring nine organisations and charities including Primafruit, care homes, and disability support services. The High Sheriff expressed strong satisfaction with the visit and impressed by the town's community work and agricultural industry.
All four Conservative MPs representing Worcestershire constituencies, including Nigel Huddleston for Droitwich, Evesham and the Villages, have been re-adopted as candidates for the next general election by their local party associations. This confirms their continued candidacy and backing from grassroots Conservative members in the region.
A local councillor discusses efforts to address minor maintenance issues in Evesham, including missing road markings and blocked drains, and pushes back against a 12-week timeline for installing safety bollards, which they argue is unacceptable given the safety risks.
The British Pedal Car Championship held its 2026 season opener at Evesham Velopark with a 100-mile endurance race featuring 20 teams. Apollo Racing from Rugby won with a record-breaking time, while the event showcased the sport's inclusive approach to competition across all age groups.
Coffee Moments, a café in Evesham's Riverside Shopping Centre, has closed after 26 years, citing the centre's poor condition as the primary reason. The closure leaves Home Bargains as the only remaining business in the centre, which Wychavon District Council purchased in March with plans to demolish it by 2027 and redevelop the site with homes, leisure, and retail units.
The National Trust has reopened Middle Littleton Tithe Barn, a 13th-century medieval barn near Evesham in Worcestershire, for the new season. The barn is described as one of the largest and finest tithe barns in the country and will be open daily for visitors interested in history and heritage tourism.
NatWest is closing 37 branches across the UK, including the Evesham branch scheduled for closure on 25 August 2026. The closures are part of a broader shift toward digital banking, with the bank investing in Post Office banking hubs as alternatives to physical branches.
A 13-year-old boy was robbed of his bike in an alleyway in Evesham after being threatened by two men on March 8. West Mercia Police have released photos of suspects and are appealing for witnesses and information from the public.
West Mercia Police arrested three suspected drug dealers in Evesham on March 18 following community tip-offs, recovering class A drugs and cash. Three weeks later, no charges have been made and all three remain on police bail while investigations continue.
The Almonry is hosting talks celebrating the 375th anniversary of the Battle of Worcester, with a focus on the Civil War's effect on Worcestershire. The first event, 'The Life of a Musketeer', will take place at Evesham Town Hall on April 11, featuring interactive elements and Civil War artefacts.
A European chamber ensemble, Kammerphilharmonie Europa, will perform a concert at All Saints Parish Church in Evesham on April 9. The orchestra comprises 60+ young professional musicians from 18 nations and features award-winning soloists.
Rooftop Housing has been given planning permission to demolish and rebuild three homes on Hemmingway in Evesham that were severely damaged in a gas explosion on Christmas 2022. The four new three-bedroom semi-detached houses will replace the damaged properties, though one neighbour raised concerns about overshadowing and impact on solar panel efficiency.
A Droitwich Spa pilot is running the 2026 London Marathon in a handmade parrot costume to raise funds and awareness for Action Duchenne, a charity supporting families affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, inspired by his nine-year-old son Harry's diagnosis and love of pirates.
Droitwich Spa is launching a community project to transform nine street cabinets housing broadband and phone connections into hand-painted murals. Residents are invited to participate in workshops and submit ideas to celebrate local identity and culture.
Evesham's Riverside Shopping Centre, once a town hub but now in severe decline with minimal tenants and poor maintenance, is undergoing a significant redevelopment following Wychavon District Council's purchase in March with support from Homes England. The council plans to demolish the centre and develop the site with homes, leisure, and retail units to reconnect the town centre with local heritage sites.
Worcester Crown Court jailed several criminals in March 2025, including a drunk driver who killed a motorcyclist near Evesham, a disgraced police officer for fraud, a dangerous driver who seriously injured a woman, and a burglar who targeted properties in Droitwich and other areas across three counties.
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