Charlotte Cane · Liberal Democrats
South East, England
: 79,112
Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing South East Cambridgeshire.
Won by just 495 votes — a 0.9% margin.
Charlotte Cane
Liberal DemocratsCharlotte Cane is the Liberal Democrat MP for Ely and East Cambridgeshire, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on New Clause 2 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, debated alongside related amendments including provisions on guidance, devolution, and regulatory consultation. The excerpts focus on New Clause 20, which would require the Secretary of State to issue guidance (consulting chief medical officers and palliative/hospice care providers) and enable Welsh Ministers to issue guidance on devolved health matters.
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A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by LD in its first election in 2024 by 0.9%. Covers Ely, Soham and Littleport. Population 107,186.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£31,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£42,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,220
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
47
32 primary, 6 secondary, 9 other
Total Income Tax▼
£457m
from 62,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,390
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£7,340
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▼
47.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
69.9%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
8 towns, 14 villages, rural areas — 105,457 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 16 wards · Last elections: Apr 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottisham | Liberal Democrats | Charlotte Cane | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | John Joseph Trapp | May 2023 | |
| Burwell | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Brown | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Lavinia Edwards | May 2023 | |
| Cottenham | Liberal Democrats | Eileen Wilson | Mar 2023 |
| Downham Villages | Conservative and Unionist Party | Anna Bailey | May 2023 |
| Ely East | Liberal Democrats | Kathrin Julia Holtzmann | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Mary Helen Wade | May 2023 | |
| Ely North | Liberal Democrats | Alison Whelan | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Chika Akinwale | May 2023 | |
| Ely West | Liberal Democrats | Ross David Trent | Apr 2024 |
| Fordham Isleham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Julia Huffer | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Kelli Louise Pettitt | May 2023 | |
| Haddenham | Liberal Democrats | Gareth Laurence Philip Wilson | May 2023 |
| Littleport | Conservative and Unionist Party | Christine Ambrose Smith | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | David Joseph Miller | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Martin Goodearl | May 2023 | |
| Milton Waterbeach | Liberal Democrats | Anna Elizabeth Bradnam | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Judith Mary Isabel Rippeth | May 2022 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Paul Bearpark | May 2022 | |
| Soham North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Keith Horgan | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Goldsack | May 2023 | |
| Soham South | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ian Bovingdon | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Lucius Nico Vellacott | May 2023 | |
| Stretham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Bill Hunt | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Caroline Shepherd | May 2023 | |
| Sutton | Liberal Democrats | Lorna Dupré | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Mark Inskip | May 2023 | |
| Woodditton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alan Gordon Sharp | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | James Lay | 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 | 17,127 | 32.7% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 16,632 | 31.8% |
| Lab | 9,160 | 17.5% | |
| Ref | 6,443 | 12.3% | |
| Green | 2,359 | 4.5% | |
| Ind | 271 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 172 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 103 | 0.2% | |
| Ind | 102 | 0.2% |
Charlotte Cane 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.
26 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Network Rail will conduct major track renewal work near Ely station in late April and June, replacing nearly 1km of track, six sets of points, and renewing sleepers and ballast. The work is necessary due to heavy usage and freight traffic wear, and aims to maintain safety and reliability while reducing delays and cancellations.
Norfolk County Council is building a new 1.5-mile housing access road to serve approximately 4,000 new homes between West Winch and North Runcton. The article questions whether the scheme will actually reduce A10 congestion as claimed, noting that the new road will become the A10 while the existing route through West Winch is downgraded, potentially requiring through-traffic to navigate multiple roundabouts.
A pair of peregrine falcons has successfully nested and laid four eggs at Ely Cathedral, marking a continuation of the site's role in urban bird conservation since 2019. The Hawk and Owl Trust reports this as a positive development for their urban peregrine falcon project in Cambridgeshire.
Two members of Lynn Triathlon Club achieved strong performances at the Ely 115 Squadron Duathlon, a popular early-season event held on a disused RAF airfield in Ely. The article celebrates the athletes' achievements and highlights the club's role in providing racing opportunities for triathletes in the region.
The inaugural Cambridge to Ely Trek, a 17-mile charity walk, raised £48,000 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, with 140 participants walking between Cambridge and Ely on 22 March. The event, set to become annual, was supported by local businesses and schools, with participants trekking in memory of loved ones who received hospice care.
A new bridge for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders over the A10 has officially opened in Waterbeach, forming part of an off-road route to Cambridge. The bridge is intended to provide safer, low-carbon travel alternatives and has been largely welcomed by local residents, though some raised concerns about lighting and road maintenance funding.
Anglian Water has secured approval for a temporary site compound at Honey Farm to support pre-construction investigations for the Fens Reservoir, a major infrastructure project designed to secure water supply for the water-stressed Cambridgeshire region. The reservoir, to be built between Chatteris and Doddington, represents a critical step in meeting future regional water demands.
A £34m taxpayer-funded solar farm in Soham, East Cambridgeshire, is underperforming financially and facing management issues, including poor maintenance of a community orchard built alongside it. The BBC investigation reveals internal failures in the project that was meant to generate significant revenue for Cambridgeshire County Council to fund local services.
A new cycle and pedestrian bridge over the A10 near Waterbeach has opened ahead of its official May inauguration, providing a safer low-carbon route from Waterbeach to Cambridge via Cambridge Science Park and Regional College. The bridge eliminates the need for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the A10 at road level, supporting sustainable transport and community connectivity.
A collision between a lorry and two cars on Isle of Ely Way in Wimblington temporarily blocked a busy Fenland road on 30 March. Emergency services responded and cleared the road by 8pm with no serious injuries reported.
A 24-year-old man from Ely, Cardiff, was convicted of wounding with intent after stabbing a man with a kitchen knife in an unprovoked attack. The offender, Walter Kanhukamwe, was sentenced to six years imprisonment and deemed a dangerous offender with a history of violent convictions.
A serious road traffic collision occurred on the A142 near Exning in Fordham, involving two vehicles. Four people were transported to Addenbrooke's Hospital, with one suffering serious injuries; emergency services including fire crews and an air ambulance were deployed to the scene.
A former police officer found guilty of gross misconduct for sexual harassment and offensive comments was appointed as safeguarding lead at Cottenham Village College in September 2025, despite his investigation history. The school and police have faced criticism over recruitment processes, with questions raised about whether adequate information was shared during background checks.
Ian Huntley, the Soham killer convicted of murdering two 10-year-old girls in Cambridgeshire in 2002, has died in prison. His biological daughter Samantha Bryan expressed disgust at being asked by police about arranging his funeral, stating she wants no involvement and that his ashes should be disposed of without ceremony.
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