Alex Mayer · Labour Party
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Alex Mayer
Labour PartyAlex Mayer is the Labour MP for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard, 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.
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“Banking is back in Dunstable” — Luton Online
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Lab in its first election in 2024 by 1.4%. Covers Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable and Houghton Regis. Population 113,028.
Investigation into Luton shop fire finds blaze started accidentally
Luton Online · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£29,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£36,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,080
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
48
31 primary, 8 secondary, 9 other
Total Income Tax▼
£341m
from 65,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,040
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,250
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▼
39.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
58.9%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 2 large towns, 1 town, 2 villages, rural areas — 107,988 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
23 councillors across 11 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstable Central | Conservative and Unionist Party | Carole Hegley | May 2023 |
| Dunstable East | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | John Gurney | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Kenson Gurney | May 2023 | |
| Dunstable North | Labour Party | Matthew John Brennan | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Matthew Neall | May 2023 | |
| Dunstable South | Conservative and Unionist Party | Philip Frederick Crawley | May 2023 |
| Dunstable West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Eugene Ghent | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Nigel Young | May 2023 | |
| Heath Reach | Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Anthony Gaius Versallion | May 2023 |
| Houghton Regis East | Labour Party | Chloe Alderman | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Patrick Hamill | May 2023 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Tracey Karen McMahon | May 2023 | |
| Houghton Regis West | Liberal Democrats | Susan Anne Goodchild | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Yvonne Miriam Farrell | May 2023 | |
| Leighton Linslade North | Liberal Democrats | David Alexander Bligh | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Kevin Colin Pughe | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Nigel Kenneth Carnell | May 2023 | |
| Leighton Linslade South | Liberal Democrats | Christopher James Leaman | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Emma Holland-Lindsay | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Shaun David Roberts | May 2023 | |
| Leighton Linslade West | Liberal Democrats | Russell Harry Goodchild | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Steve Owen | May 2023 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Victoria Harvey | 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 | 14,976 | 32.5% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 14,309 | 31.1% |
| Ref | 8,071 | 17.5% | |
| LD | 6,497 | 14.1% | |
| Green | 2,115 | 4.6% | |
| Ind | 77 | 0.2% |
Alex Mayer 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.
18 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A fire on Dunstable Road in Luton on April 6 has been investigated and found to have started accidentally in a first-floor flat. The blaze destroyed the building and damaged surrounding properties, requiring multi-agency response and evacuation of residents.
Dunstable's new banking hub has opened in the library, offering residents access to everyday banking services including cash withdrawals, deposits, bill payments, and face-to-face bank consultations. MP Alex Mayer highlights her early advocacy for the hub and notes that a permanent facility at The Quadrant is under development.
Luton Town fans are travelling to Wembley on Sunday for the EFL Vertu Trophy final against Stockport County. The article provides practical travel advice, including fan zone locations, allocated pubs, and important information about Thameslink engineering works that could affect their journey home.
The M1 motorway between junctions 10 (Luton Airport) and 9 (Dunstable) has three of four lanes closed for resurfacing works, causing delays of up to 45 minutes. This directly affects residents and commuters in the Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard constituency who use this major transport corridor.
The Luton Irish Forum celebrated its 20th anniversary alongside St. Patrick's Day festivities in Luton, featuring cultural performances, a parade with marching bands and vintage cars, and remarks from local dignitaries including the Mayor of Luton and the Mayors of Dunstable and Loughton. The event showcased the Irish community's contribution to the area's cultural diversity.
Luton Airport has successfully completed a major runway resurfacing project over five months of night working, replacing 30,000 tonnes of asphalt and upgrading lighting systems. The project was delivered on time and on budget with minimal disruption to operations, positioning the airport for continued safe and efficient long-term operations.
The Chalk Hills Academy in Luton hosted a 'Greater Than One' event celebrating mixed heritage and dual nationality identities, coinciding with Luton's 150th anniversary as a borough. Young people from Att10tive Social Enterprise led the event, which featured art exhibitions, performances, and personal storytelling showcasing Luton's cultural diversity.
Bedfordshire Police have recommended measures to prevent shopping trolleys being thrown from the top of West Street Multi Storey Car Park in Leighton Buzzard, including barriers or closing the top floor. The issue was discussed at Central Bedfordshire Council's police and crime advisory panel meeting, with local councillors and business groups exploring solutions such as using the former kiosk as a deterrent.
The Friends of Priory House and Gardens announce a series of community events over the next eight months, including coffee mornings, antiques valuations, and heritage celebrations. The group is funding improvements to Priory House and Gardens while promoting local historical sites and archaeology in Dunstable.
Free St George's Day celebrations are being held in Dunstable and Luton featuring family-friendly activities, markets, and entertainment. Dunstable's event on April 18 includes medieval-themed activities at Priory Gardens and a market, while Luton's Victorian-themed celebration on April 25 also marks the town's 150th anniversary of borough status.
Welsh-founded Veezu, the UK's largest private hire technology company, has acquired Go Cars, Bedfordshire's largest PHV operator with over 600 vehicles, marking its first expansion into the Home Counties region covering Luton, Dunstable and surrounding areas. The acquisition enhances local transport connectivity while integrating Go Cars into Veezu's national network and technology platform.
Three teenagers were arrested after bricks were thrown from an M1 bridge near Luton (junction 10, Caddington) on Monday and Tuesday, damaging multiple vehicles. The incident highlights a serious public safety concern affecting the constituency's transport infrastructure and commuters using major local routes.
Twelve-year-old Kayden Douglas-Imasuen from Wootton in Bedfordshire, a stroke survivor who overcame a brain tumour, will be Luton Town's mascot for the English Football League Trophy final at Wembley. The article highlights his medical journey and the role of an optician in detecting his condition, while also raising awareness of childhood brain tumours.
A fire in a commercial building on Dunstable Road in Luton has displaced residents from flats above the premises. While the fire was extinguished quickly, structural damage concerns mean residents cannot return home immediately and will need temporary accommodation.
Georgina Onuorah, a 27-year-old performer from Luton, has received two Olivier Award nominations for her West End roles in productions including Hamilton and The Wizard of Oz. The article highlights her journey from a shy child in Luton to becoming a successful theatre performer, crediting local support and mentors including Andrew Lloyd Webber for her success.
A retrospective piece examining historical features of Dunstable's Quadrant shopping precinct, including a 1960s concrete mural by sculptor William Mitchell and a now-dismantled clock tower. The article reflects on changes to local shops and architectural elements over decades.
Blue Heart Clinics, a family-run physiotherapy business on Dunstable's High Street South, provides a range of health services including physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage, and counselling. The clinic, established in 2020, employs local staff and serves the Dunstable area and surrounding villages with hands-on clinical care.
William Hill parent company Evoke is closing 200 betting shops nationwide from May, including locations on Dunstable Road and Kimpton Road in Luton and High Street South in Dunstable, putting up to 1,500 jobs at risk. The closures are attributed to government tax increases on online gambling duty, rising from 21% to 40% under Rachel Reeves' budget.
Central Bedfordshire College in Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard will receive over £4.3 million in government funding for major repairs and upgrades as part of a £38 million regional programme. The investment will address maintenance issues like leaky roofs and heating systems, modernising college facilities across the area.
Lawrence Palmer, owner of Luton-based design firm WK360, warns that AI is a useful tool for streamlining processes but cannot replace human creativity and consistency in producing high-quality design work. Palmer's company, which created the iconic easyJet logo, has integrated AI into internal operations while maintaining its reliance on creative professionals.
Dunstable is hosting a St George's Day celebration on April 18 featuring markets, entertainment, and medieval-themed activities across Middle Row Markets, The Square, and Priory Gardens. The free, full-day event includes local traders, children's activities, live entertainment, and attractions suitable for all ages.
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