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Helen Maguire
Liberal DemocratsHelen Maguire is the Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Primary Care and Cancer).
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Sign up freeCoverage of Epsom and Ewell has been mixed for Helen across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Man runs marathon in memory of sister lost to epilepsy” — The News Shopper Online
“Campaigner to run 57 marathons in honour of sister” — Yahoo!
Represented by LD since 2024. Covers Epsom, Ewell and Ashtead. Population 107,871.
ME Group to install laundry machines at Asda sites
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£34,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£53,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,190
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
47
26 primary, 7 secondary, 14 other
Total Income Tax▼
£740m
from 65,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,940
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£11,400
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▼
57.9
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
81.5%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 3 towns, 1 village — 107,851 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
40 councillors across 19 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtead Lanes Common | Ashtead Independents | Andy Smith | May 2024 |
| Ashtead Park | Ashtead Independents | Gerry Sevenoaks | May 2024 |
| Auriol | Stoneleigh and Auriol Residents' Association | Darren William Talbot | May 2023 |
| Stoneleigh and Auriol Residents' Association | John Beckett | May 2023 | |
| Brockham Betchworth Buckland Box Hill Headley | Liberal Democrats | Paula Helen Keay | May 2024 |
| College | Liberal Democrats | James John Lawrence | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Julian Peter Freeman | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Julie Anne Morris | May 2023 | |
| Court | Labour Party | Chris Ames | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Kate Chinn | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Rob Geleit | May 2023 | |
| Cuddington | Residents' Association of Cuddington | Graham Owen Jones | May 2023 |
| Residents' Association of Cuddington | Kim Spickett | May 2023 | |
| Residents' Association of Cuddington | Phil Neale | May 2023 | |
| Ewell Court | Ewell Court Residents' Association | Christopher Robin John Watson | May 2023 |
| Ewell Court Residents' Association | Peter William O'Donovan | May 2023 | |
| Ewell Village | Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Christine Cleveland | May 2023 |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Clive Woodbridge | May 2023 | |
| Horton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Bernie Muir | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Kieran Persand | May 2023 | |
| Leatherhead North | Liberal Democrats | Benjamin Wear | May 2024 |
| Leatherhead South | Liberal Democrats | Gareth John Parsons | May 2024 |
| Nonsuch | Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Christine Anne Howells | May 2023 |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Robert Leach | May 2023 | |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Shanice Goldman | May 2023 | |
| Ruxley | Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Alex Coley | May 2023 |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Jan Mason | May 2023 | |
| Stamford | Liberal Democrats | Alison Kelly | May 2023 |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Steve Bridger | May 2023 | |
| Stoneleigh | Stoneleigh and Auriol Residents' Association | Anthony John Froud | May 2023 |
| Stoneleigh and Auriol Residents' Association | Hannah Dalton | May 2023 | |
| Town | Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Arthur Abdulin | May 2023 |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Neil Dallen | May 2023 | |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Rachel Sarah King | May 2023 | |
| West Ewell | Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Alan Keith Williamson | May 2023 |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Humphrey Reynolds | May 2023 | |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Lucie Kimberly McIntyre | May 2023 | |
| Woodcote Langley Vale | Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Bernice Froud | May 2023 |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Liz Frost | May 2023 | |
| Residents Associations of Epsom and Ewell | Steven McCormick | 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 | 20,674 | 37.9% | |
| Con | 16,988 | 31.2% | |
| Lab | 8,325 | 15.3% | |
| Ref | 5,795 | 10.6% | |
| Green | 1,745 | 3.2% | |
| Ind | 845 | 1.6% | |
| Ind | 153 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 31,819 | 53.5% |
| LD | 13,946 | 23.5% | |
| Lab | 10,226 | 17.2% | |
| Green | 2,047 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 1,413 | 2.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 35,313 | 59.6% |
| Lab | 14,838 | 25.0% | |
| LD | 7,401 | 12.5% | |
| Green | 1,714 | 2.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 33,309 | 58.3% |
| Lab | 8,866 | 15.5% | |
| Ind | 7,117 | 12.4% | |
| LD | 5,002 | 8.8% | |
| Green | 2,116 | 3.7% | |
| Ind | 612 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 121 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 30,868 | 56.2% |
| LD | 14,734 | 26.8% | |
| Lab | 6,538 | 11.9% | |
| Ind | 2,549 | 4.6% | |
| Ind | 266 | 0.5% |
Helen Maguire 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.
17 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
ME Group International, based in Epsom, has secured a major partnership with Asda to install up to 700 laundry machines across UK Asda sites. This represents the largest single client deal in ME Group's laundry division history and demonstrates significant business expansion for the local company.
Tributes are being paid following the death of Commodore George Cooper, OBE, a former Chief of Operations at the RNLI who was born in Epsom Common and attended Epsom Grammar School. Mr Cooper had a distinguished 27-year career with the RNLI modernizing the lifeboat fleet and improving training standards across 230 stations before retiring in 1997.
A knife-involving altercation between five men occurred on Ruxley Lane in West Ewell on April 7, with no reported serious injuries. Police are seeking information and conducting CCTV enquiries to identify those involved and recover potential weapons.
An Epsom resident, Barry Ahearn, is running the London Marathon to raise awareness and funds for Epilepsy Action following his sister Abbie's death from epilepsy in 2023. His efforts have garnered support from local MP Helen Maguire, who has joined him at fundraising events and is working with the charity.
Primark has introduced a new £13 minimum pay rule across UK stores as part of efforts to support retail workers. The article highlights a Primark store in Epsom town centre, noting it has created local job opportunities and strengthened the area's retail offer following recent refurbishment.
A suspected World War Two mortar shell was handed in at Epsom and Ewell Borough Council offices, triggering a major emergency response with a 100-metre cordon and evacuation of staff and nearby residents. The bomb squad safely removed the device and the area was reopened without incident.
A major UK youth unemployment crisis is unfolding in London, with graduate roles plummeting from 13,000 in 2019 to just 2,000 in early 2026, driven by AI automation, increased employer taxes, and rising minimum wages. The article features Konrad Rynski, a 24-year-old from Epsom, Surrey, as a case study of young people struggling to find entry-level work despite strong qualifications.
An unexplayed WW2 mortar shell was dropped off at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council offices on March 30, prompting a police cordon and bomb disposal response. The shell was safely removed within an hour and normal operations resumed.
A World War Two unexploded mortar shell was brought to Epsom and Ewell Borough Council offices, prompting evacuation of the building and surrounding residences within a 100m cordon in Epsom town centre. Bomb disposal teams attended the scene to safely handle the ordnance.
Primark has opened a major 31,400 sq ft anchor store at Epsom's Ashley Centre, following a £7 million refurbishment of the shopping complex. The opening is expected to boost local footfall, create jobs, and reinforce the centre's status as Epsom's premier retail destination.
Primark opened its 199th UK store in Epsom's Ashley Centre on March 25, replacing the former House of Fraser unit. The opening drew approximately 1,000 shoppers in the first 30 minutes and was attended by local officials including the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell.
Barry Ahearn from Epsom, who lost his sister Abbie to epilepsy complications in 2023, plans to run 57 marathons in 2027 to raise awareness and funds for Epilepsy Action. He has been supported in his fundraising efforts by local MP Helen Maguire and was nominated for the 2025 BBC Make a Difference Awards.
Two London men have been jailed for over three years after breaking into homes in the Leatherhead and Bookham areas to steal car keys and vehicles for joy rides. The burglaries occurred in Surrey, with victims' homes targeted while they slept, and the suspects were caught following a police pursuit involving ANPR technology and tracking systems.
Two men from London and Bexley have been jailed for 37 months for burglary offences targeting Surrey homes, including properties in Bookham and Leatherhead, where they stole car keys and vehicles while victims slept. The case demonstrates Surrey Police's effective use of technology and coordinated response to apprehend the suspects.
Epsom College's U18 rugby team lost 36-20 to Northampton School for Boys in the Continental Tyres Schools Cup final at Twickenham. The director of rugby expressed pride in the team's performance despite the defeat, noting strong effort and execution throughout the campaign.
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