Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
Lauren Sullivan
Labour PartyDr Lauren Sullivan is the Labour MP for Gravesham, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She is Chair of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology Board.
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.
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. The amendment aimed to close a potential loophole where a person might use self-starvation to meet the terminal illness criteria they would not otherwise meet.
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Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Gravesend, Northfleet and Meopham. Population 106,878.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£28,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£36,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,040
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
44
27 primary, 7 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£305m
from 55,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,890
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,600
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▼
45.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
67.4%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 9 villages, rural areas — 106,906 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
39 councillors across 17 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk | Conservative and Unionist Party | Leslie Hills | May 2023 |
| Coldharbour Perry Street | Labour Party | Christina Marie Rolles | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Narinderjit Singh Thandi | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Shane Trevor Mochrie-Cox | May 2023 | |
| Denton | Labour Party | Deborah Croxton | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Lee Kevin Croxton | May 2023 | |
| Higham Shorne | Conservative and Unionist Party | Helen Ashenden | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jordan Meade | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Leslie Mark Pearton | May 2023 | |
| Istead Rise Cobham Luddesdown | Conservative and Unionist Party | Dakota Dibben | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Samir Jassal | May 2023 | |
| Meopham North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Frank Wardle | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Gary John Harding | May 2023 | |
| Meopham South Vigo | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ejaz Aslam | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Gurjit Bains | May 2023 | |
| Northfleet Springhead | Labour Party | Alison Estelle Williams | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Jo Hart | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Peter Brian Scollard | May 2023 | |
| Painters Ash | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alan Ridgers | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Emma Elliott | May 2023 | |
| Pelham | Labour Party | Baljit Singh Hayre | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Emma Louise Morley | May 2023 | |
| Riverview Park | Conservative and Unionist Party | Aaron Elliott | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Derek Ashenden | May 2023 | |
| Rosherville | Labour Party | John Patrick Burden | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Lauren Sullivan | May 2023 | |
| Singlewell | Labour Party | Daniel Adewale King | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Rajinder Singh Atwal | May 2023 | |
| Town | Labour Party | Gurdip Ram Bungar | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Jenny Wallace | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Lyn Milner | May 2023 | |
| Westcourt | Labour Party | Karina Mary O'Malley | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Lenny Rolles | May 2023 | |
| Whitehill Windmill Hill | Labour Party | Ektaveen Simran Kaur Thandi | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Gavin Ross Larkins | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Tony Rana | May 2023 | |
| Woodlands | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alan Charles Metcalf | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Benjamin Sizer | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | David Shaun Beattie | 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 | 16,623 | 38.5% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 13,911 | 32.2% |
| Ref | 8,910 | 20.6% | |
| Green | 2,254 | 5.2% | |
| LD | 1,534 | 3.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 29,580 | 62.2% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 13,999 | 29.4% |
| LD | 2,584 | 5.4% | |
| Green | 1,397 | 2.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 27,237 | 55.6% |
| Lab | 17,890 | 36.5% | |
| Ind | 1,742 | 3.6% | |
| LD | 1,210 | 2.5% | |
| Green | 723 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 195 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 23,484 | 46.8% |
Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Lab | 15,114 | 30.1% |
| Ind | 9,306 | 18.6% | |
| Green | 1,124 | 2.2% | |
| LD | 1,111 | 2.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 22,956 | 48.5% |
| Lab | 13,644 | 28.8% | |
| LD | 6,293 | 13.3% | |
| Ind | 2,265 | 4.8% | |
| Ind | 1,005 | 2.1% | |
| Green | 675 | 1.4% | |
| Ind | 465 | 1.0% |
Lauren Sullivan 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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Ben Gardiner, 21, has been jailed for over five years after a spree of carjackings in Gravesend and Gillingham in October, including threatening a new driver with a knife. The sentencing follows a police chase on the A2 and highlights serious violent crime affecting local residents in the constituency.
Mark Terrell, a Whitstable-based artist, has established ScalpLiners, a scalp micropigmentation clinic that has served clients from 24 Kent towns including Gravesend. The non-invasive treatment offers a cost-effective alternative to hair transplants, with results that restore confidence to hair loss sufferers across the region.
The article lists routine planning applications submitted to Gravesham council, including residential extensions, outbuildings, and demolitions across multiple locations in the constituency. These applications are standard planning matters awaiting council consideration.
A trial date has been set for March 2027 for a Jaguar driver accused of causing the death of an 80-year-old pensioner on Gravesend Road in Shorne (within Gravesham constituency) in February 2024. The case involves Andrew Stevens, charged with causing death by careless driving following the fatal incident on the A226.
The historic Manor Shades pub in Gravesend town centre, closed since 2012, is being auctioned with a guide price of £325,000. The building has potential for redevelopment, though previous conversion plans were refused by Gravesham council.
A 19-year-old entrepreneur has opened Golf Gardens, a state-of-the-art golf simulator venue at Springhead Enterprise Park in Gravesend, featuring advanced Golfzon technology. The business represents new investment and leisure facility development in the local area, targeting golfers of all levels and corporate events.
Punjab United FC, based in Gravesham, lost their FA Vase semi-final to Cockfosters 2-0 at home on Saturday, ending their hopes of reaching Wembley. Manager Chipie Sian urged his players to refocus on the league play-off push and an upcoming Kent Senior Cup final, acknowledging the disappointment but emphasizing the team's achievements.
A multi-vehicle crash on the A2 in Gravesend has caused significant traffic delays on the London-bound carriageway between Wrotham Road and Hall Road junctions. Emergency services are responding to the incident, which has blocked traffic since approximately 7:10am.
The Home Office has withdrawn its request to revoke the licence of Mad In Italy 2 restaurant in Gravesend after discovering an employee working on an expired visa in March 2025. The restaurant's licence is no longer under review following a change in ownership and management, with the new operators distancing themselves from the previous incident.
A Gravesend mother describes her frustrating battle to get proper diagnosis and care for her 20-month-old son with tracheomalacia (floppy windpipe) and other conditions, after her local hospital initially dismissed symptoms as viral infections. The family has now found appropriate care at Evelina Children's Hospital in London and is advocating for parents to trust their instincts and seek second opinions.
Two young boxers from Leo's Lions ABC in Gravesend have won national junior amateur boxing championships. Jonjo Ackleton won his title by majority decision while Jessica Gunn secured hers with a second-round stoppage, representing a significant achievement for the local club.
A property and lifestyle article highlighting Vigo, a commuter village near Gravesend in Kent, as an affordable alternative to London with houses averaging £270k cheaper than the capital. The article emphasises transport links, natural amenities, and village charm to attract potential relocators.
A 20-year-old woman from Meopham, Amelie Boyd, has died after struggling with mental health issues. Her family is raising funds for the Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund, a local charity providing counselling to young people in Gravesham, to prevent similar tragedies.
The Port of London Authority will lead a fresh investigation into restoring the Tilbury-Gravesend ferry service, which has been suspended for nearly two years. The government has mandated the service must operate without public subsidy, requiring passenger numbers to rise from 120,000 to 160,000 journeys annually and fares to increase by around 90 per cent for commercial viability.
A teenager from Northfleet has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and knife possession following a stabbing on Gunn Road, Swanscombe on March 23. The victim, a man in his 30s, was hospitalised but has since been discharged; the suspect is due in court.
Punjab United, a Gravesend-based football club, prepares for their FA Vase semi-final against Cockfosters with plans to rotate goalkeepers across two legs due to the first-choice keeper's unavailability. The article covers team updates, recent performance, and manager Sian's confidence in their chances to reach Wembley.
Work is restarting on the former police station site in Gravesend after nearly three years of stalled construction. The retirement housing project has been redesigned as a partnership between Churchill Living and Housing 21, reducing from 75 apartments across five storeys to 67 affordable one-bedroom units across four storeys, with completion expected by end of 2027.
A father and son from Darenth, Kent were sentenced to 18 and 12+ years respectively for the manslaughter of four-year-old Peter Maughan and grievous bodily harm to his father after a deliberate high-speed ramming incident on the A2 in Kent. The incident occurred following a six-minute chase by the intoxicated pair in their pick-up truck, which caused Peter's death and left his father paralysed.
A father and son from Darenth in Gravesham were sentenced to a combined 31 years for the drink-fuelled hit-and-run death of four-year-old Peter Maughan in Southfleet last year. The incident also left the child's father permanently paralysed. This high-profile case highlights serious violent crime and dangerous driving affecting the local community.
A Gravesend father was fined £160 by Kent County Council for keeping his bullied 16-year-old daughter out of school for three weeks, despite the school being aware of the bullying and safety concerns. The case highlights tensions between school attendance enforcement and child safety, with the council and school citing national guidance while the parent argues he was protecting his child from a dangerous situation.
A 32-year-old man from Gravesend has been charged with murder following the death of a 46-year-old victim after a home invasion. The case involves allegations of aggravated burglary and has progressed through the courts with the defendant currently in custody awaiting trial.
Outline planning permission has been formally granted for Ebbsfleet Central East, a £200 million regeneration project near Ebbsfleet International that will deliver approximately 2,100 new homes (35% affordable), offices, retail, leisure facilities, and a new primary school. The scheme is a major milestone in the delivery of the wider Ebbsfleet Garden City, which aims to create up to 15,000 new homes in total.
Dr Lauren Sullivan MP confronted Meta during a parliamentary hearing about online harms, presenting evidence from the National Education Union showing that 13-year-old accounts were being exposed to violent, misogynistic, and extremist content. The hearing highlighted widespread frustration among MPs with social media platforms' inadequate responses to misinformation, deepfakes, and child safety issues.
A motorist has pleaded guilty to killing two women on the M20 hard shoulder in Kent in October 2022. One of the victims, Dr Habiba Hajallie, was an NHS doctor and hospice physician who worked at Ellenor Hospice in Gravesend, making this tragedy directly relevant to the local community.
A hand car wash operator has applied to Gravesham council to open a new site at an industrial unit in Northfleet, which would create nine jobs if approved. The article also lists numerous other planning applications across the constituency including residential extensions and tree works.
Armed police responded to reports of a woman with a weapon in a back garden in Meopham, near Gravesend, on March 22. A 51-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and three air rifles and two air pistols were recovered.
A Gravesend man, Sarbjit Hundal, has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman at Cygnet Leisure Centre in Northfleet and banned from spas. The case highlights serious criminal behaviour in local leisure facilities, with the offender also having a history of racially aggravated harassment.
A family from Meopham became trapped in treacherous mud at Warden Bay on the Isle of Sheppey and were rescued by coastguard, RNLI, and emergency services. The incident has prompted renewed warnings about the dangerous conditions at Sheppey cliffs, where deceptively dry-looking mud conceals deep liquid layers beneath.
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