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Harpreet Uppal
Labour PartyHarpreet Uppal is the Labour MP for Huddersfield, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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A Lab seat since 2010, held for 5 consecutive elections. Covers Huddersfield, Lepton and Netherton (Kirklees). Population 108,062, notably young (median age 36 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 67% above the national average. Median income £25K (below average).
Horror as teenager shot near famous former rugby league ground in West Yorkshire
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£30,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,960
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
46
29 primary, 6 secondary, 11 other
Total Income Tax▼
£179m
from 49,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,170
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,620
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▼
41.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
57.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 town, 2 villages, rural areas — 112,951 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
5 councillors across 5 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury | Liberal Democrats | David Alan Longstaff | May 2024 |
| Ashbrow | Labour Party | James Richard Homewood | May 2024 |
| Crosland Moor Netherton | Green Party of England and Wales | Alex Vickers | May 2024 |
| Greenhead | Labour Party | Sheikh Noor Ullah | May 2024 |
| Newsome | Green Party of England and Wales | Andrew Cooper | May 2024 |
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 | 15,101 | 37.6% | |
| Green | 10,568 | 26.3% | |
| Con | 6,559 | 16.3% | |
| Ref | 6,196 | 15.4% | |
| LD | 1,741 | 4.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 20,509 | 49.0% |
| Con | 15,572 | 37.2% | |
| LD | 2,367 | 5.7% | |
| Green | 1,768 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 1,666 | 4.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 26,470 | 60.4% |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 14,465 | 33.0% |
| Green | 1,395 | 3.2% | |
| LD | 1,155 | 2.6% | |
| Ind | 274 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 75 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 18,186 | 44.9% |
| Con | 10,841 | 26.8% | |
Won 2019 GE | Ind | 5,948 | 14.7% |
| Green | 2,798 | 6.9% | |
| LD | 2,365 | 5.8% | |
| Ind | 340 | 0.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 15,725 | 38.8% |
| Con | 11,253 | 27.8% | |
| LD | 10,023 | 24.7% | |
| Green | 1,641 | 4.0% | |
| Ind | 1,563 | 3.9% | |
| Ind | 319 | 0.8% |
Harpreet Uppal 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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A 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg on a woodland path near the historic Fartown Ground in Huddersfield on Wednesday night. The incident involved two masked men and resulted in a non-life-threatening injury; police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg outside Fartown Library in Huddersfield on April 8, with police launching a hunt for two masked men believed responsible. The incident represents a serious violent crime in the constituency affecting public safety and community wellbeing.
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg on a woodland path in Huddersfield's Birkby area on 8 April, with police searching for two masked suspects. The victim was treated in hospital and discharged; officers are conducting reassurance patrols and appealing for witnesses to this serious firearms incident.
Firefighters are tackling the fourth wildfire on Marsden Moor in three days, with the latest blaze at Blackstone Edge spreading rapidly due to dry grass conditions. The fires, which include incidents near Huddersfield at Deer Hill and Five Mile Post, highlight a recurring problem on the moor and raise concerns about public safety and land management.
Friends of David Major, a beloved Huddersfield Town fan who died by suicide in January aged 43, are undertaking the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge on June 12 to raise money for Andy's Man Club, a men's suicide prevention charity that supported him during his mental health struggles. The fundraising effort highlights the importance of mental health support within the local community and the Huddersfield Town fan base.
A new bistro, The Millhouse Bistro, has opened in Meltham Mills offering all-day dining and creating 20 local jobs. The business received strong community support during its opening weekend and aims to provide high-quality independent hospitality in the Huddersfield area.
Business owners in Marsden village near Huddersfield are angry about temporary traffic lights and a partial road closure on Peel Street, claiming they were given no notice and the measures are unnecessary, causing significant harm to local trade during Easter weekend. The closures are related to scaffolding for Co-op roof repairs and Yorkshire Water emergency works, but traders question the proportionality and duration of the disruption.
Kirklees Council has rejected plans for a 49-bed student accommodation complex on Manchester Road in Huddersfield, citing significant harm to heritage surroundings and lack of biodiversity net gain. The council's highways department also objected on safety grounds, including parking and refuse collection concerns.
A major wildfire is burning on Marsden Moor near Huddersfield for a second consecutive day, with emergency crews from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service actively fighting the blaze across multiple areas. This is part of a recurring pattern of moor fires in the region over recent years, affecting an area directly adjacent to the constituency.
A 100-year-old Grade II* listed war memorial in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, has been damaged during Storm Dave, losing metal cladding and a decorative circular boss. Kirklees Council is assessing the damage and planning repairs through a specialist memorial contractor.
Prendi Cucina Italiana, an Italian cafe in Marsden near Huddersfield, has received recognition in the UK Italian Awards' Best Caffe section and is expanding with a new indoor seating area. The cafe, opened by Mark and Julie Bedford in July 2024, was highly recommended in the top five nationally for their coffee.
Ben Franco, a Huddersfield-based chef and Come Dine With Me winner, has successfully pivoted his career after losing his Almondbury restaurant lease in March. He now runs a thriving 'roaming chef' business serving home-cooked meals across West Yorkshire, which has improved his quality of life and allowed him to care for his mother.
Four major moorland fires broke out across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire on April 7, with two on Saddleworth Moor and two on Marsden Moor near Huddersfield. Roads including Huddersfield Road between Delph and Marsden were closed, residents were evacuated, and emergency services from both regions responded to contain the blazes.
A blue BMW crashed into a smoking shelter at the Four Horseshoes pub in Milnsbridge, Huddersfield on Saturday evening, injuring two men. The driver, a 35-year-old from Huddersfield, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, dangerous driving causing serious injury, and assault after allegedly attacking men who tried to stop him leaving the scene.
Huddersfield midfielder Herbie Kane will return to the club after suffering a significant hamstring tear while on loan at Plymouth Argyle. The 27-year-old, who joined Huddersfield from Barnsley in summer 2024, will miss the remainder of the League One season and has had a difficult 2025-26 campaign marred by injury.
A Yorkshire Live food review highlights three highly-rated samosa takeaways across Huddersfield: Nafees, Anmol Sweet Centre, and Fine Bakers. The article celebrates the quality and variety of samosas available in the constituency, showcasing local food businesses.
A lighthearted feature article about pie quality at various football grounds in the Huddersfield area, including Huddersfield Town, Emley, Golcar United, and others. The author taste-tests pies at local stadiums and rates them, with Golcar United's locally-sourced pork pie from Bolster Moor Farm Shop winning highest marks.
All Hallows' CofE Primary School in Almondbury, Huddersfield has been rated as failing by Ofsted, with significant weaknesses in teaching, pupil achievement, and leadership. The school requires 'special measures' and urgent improvements across multiple areas, though new headteacher Sarah Wilson is reported to be making positive changes.
Huddersfield Town achieved a 2-1 comeback victory against Leyton Orient in Sky Bet League One, with Dion Charles scoring a dramatic 90th-minute winner. The win ended Orient's six-match unbeaten run and demonstrated the team's resilience after going behind early in the match.
Former Huddersfield Town footballer Fraizer Campbell visited a local Indian restaurant in Slaithwaite, surprising staff and customers. The incident highlights positive community engagement by a local sports figure who maintains strong ties to the area through his football academy and family life.
A shed fire in Huddersfield's Crosland Moor area spread to a neighbouring house, injuring one man with burns. Emergency services responded quickly with three crews attending the incident on Gilbert Grove.
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