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Anneliese Midgley
Labour PartyAnneliese Midgley is the Labour MP for Knowsley, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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 New Clause 1 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, a private member's bill on assisted dying. Based on available debate context, this was one of several amendments considered at Report Stage, with the bill's sponsor Kim Leadbeater presenting changes developed with government legal and health officials to make the legislation workable.
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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Positive coverage
“Woman 'won't wake up properly' in hospital after medical episode boarding flight” — Mirror
“Woman 'won't wake up' after medical episode on plane” — Liverpool Echo
A safe Lab seat, won with 67% of the vote in 2024. Covers Kirkby, Huyton with Roby and Prescot. Population 91,881. Median income £26K (below average).
Knowsley Safari Park announces death of young tiger Ozo
Runcorn Widnes World · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£30,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,365
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
40
29 primary, 4 secondary, 7 other
Total Income Tax▼
£152m
from 41,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,350
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,690
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▼
33.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
40.9%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
3 large towns, 1 town, 1 village, rural areas — 94,009 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
9 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryfield | Labour Party | Sean Donnelly | May 2024 |
| Northwood | Labour Party | Matthew Rawlinson | May 2024 |
| Prescot North | Liberal Democrats | Ian Smith | May 2024 |
| Roby | Labour Party | Megan Dever | May 2024 |
| Shevington | Labour Party | Aimee Wright | May 2024 |
| St Gabriels | Labour Party | Chantelle Lunt | May 2024 |
| St Michaels | Labour Party | Joan Lilly | May 2024 |
| Stockbridge | Labour Party | Lynn O'Keeffe | May 2024 |
| Whitefield | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Steve Smith | 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 | 24,243 | 67.3% | |
| Ref | 5,924 | 16.4% | |
| Green | 2,772 | 7.7% | |
| Con | 1,496 | 4.2% | |
| LD | 1,232 | 3.4% | |
| WPB | 245 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 135 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 44,374 | 80.8% |
| Con | 4,432 | 8.1% | |
| Ind | 3,348 | 6.1% | |
| Green | 1,262 | 2.3% | |
| LD | 1,117 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 405 | 0.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 47,351 | 85.3% |
| Con | 5,137 | 9.3% | |
| Ind | 1,285 | 2.3% | |
| LD | 1,189 | 2.1% | |
| Green | 521 | 0.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 39,628 | 78.1% |
| Ind | 4,973 | 9.8% | |
| Con | 3,367 | 6.6% | |
| LD | 1,490 | 2.9% | |
| Green | 1,270 | 2.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 31,650 | 70.9% |
| LD | 5,964 | 13.3% | |
| Con | 4,004 | 9.0% | |
| Ind | 1,895 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 1,145 | 2.6% |
Anneliese Midgley appeared in 2 national articles across 1 topic (13 Apr 2026 – 13 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.55)Ranked #64 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Midgley's support for amendments requiring intelligence officer candour demonstrates constituency advocacy for affected families, though as with other backbench MPs, this is a supporting rather than primary leadership role.
Midgley is credited alongside other Labour MPs for championing amendments to ensure intelligence officers are held accountable under the law.
8 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Knowsley Safari Park announced the death of Ozo, an 8-month-old Amur tiger, from a congenital heart defect. The park paid tribute to the young tiger's impact on staff and visitors during his brief time at the Prescot attraction.
Merseyside Police conducted a raid on a house in Kirkby, seizing a significant quantity of cocaine and £5,000 in cash. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm without a certificate as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply and gun crime in the area.
Resurfacing works are underway on Rivington Road in Dentons Green, a busy route with previously reported potholes, with the work continuing until April 10. Diversions are in place via Dentons Green Lane and Knowsley Road during the repairs.
Lidl announced a £600 million investment plan to open 50+ new stores across the UK, creating nearly 2,000 jobs. Knowsley specifically benefits from planning permission granted for a new Lidl store in Kirkby on Telegraph Way, expected to create around 40 local jobs.
A woman from Kirkby, Knowsley, suffered a medical episode while boarding a flight home from Tunisia in February and remains in hospital unable to fully wake up. Her family has launched a fundraising campaign to pay for medical air ambulance repatriation (£35,000), and MP Anneliese Midgley has raised the case in Parliament and expressed support for the family.
A Liverpool family was forced to sell their parents' home to pay £47,000 for their mother's nursing care after Knowsley Council deemed her ineligible for funding following her husband's death, despite later NHS assessment confirming she qualified for continuing healthcare. The article highlights systemic failures in social care eligibility assessment, with the family requiring a seven-year legal battle for reimbursement.
A woman from Sutton Manor in Knowsley has been charged with being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog that injured a man. The case is being heard at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court.
A former Liverpool FC academy footballer has appeared in Liverpool Crown Court accused of attempted murder and conspiracy to kill in connection with a shooting in Huyton in November. The incident involved a man being shot twice in the leg, with four suspects charged; one defendant is based on Knowsley Road in Bootle, and police raids were conducted across Knowsley as part of the investigation.
Five people have been arrested and charged following a series of shoplifting incidents across Knowsley locations including Prescot, Huyton, and Kirkby in March. The thefts targeted supermarkets, pharmacies, and retail stores, with stolen goods ranging from chocolate to makeup to household items.
St Helens and Knowsley schools are receiving a combined £6.2 million in SEND funding as part of a broader £3 billion national programme. The investment aims to expand special educational needs provision, improve facilities, and reduce the need for children to travel long distances for specialist education.
Joey Barton, a former Premier League footballer from Huyton, faces trial in September 2024 on charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged assault near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in March. The incident injured Kevin Lynch, a local education figure, and involves co-defendant Gary O'Grady from Huyton.
Piglet, a 40-year-old white rhino resident at Knowsley Safari in Prescot for 31 years, has died after experiencing age-related health issues. The safari, which houses one of the UK's largest rhino populations, mourns the loss of a beloved animal that delighted visitors for three decades.
Piglet, a 40-year-old white rhino at Knowsley Safari Park, has died from age-related health issues after 31 years at the attraction. The park, which plays a role in southern white rhino conservation, continues its breeding programme with two recent births.
Former footballer Joey Barton has pleaded not guilty to assault charges at Liverpool Crown Court relating to an alleged attack on a man at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in Knowsley. The incident occurred in March and resulted in serious injuries to the alleged victim.
A six-day strike by resident doctors across Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (which operates hospitals serving Knowsley) began on Tuesday, with patients advised to attend appointments as planned unless contacted. The strike, the 15th in a pay dispute, is expected to cause significant service disruption as junior doctors make up nearly half the NHS medical workforce.
Knowsley Council has secured £19.14m in Homes England funding for the next phase of Huyton regeneration, enabling infrastructure works and site preparation for over 400 new homes, commercial spaces, and community facilities. The funding will support demolition, public realm improvements, and creation of a community hub with relocated library services.
An article listing the cheapest petrol stations in Liverpool and surrounding areas amid a sharp rise in fuel prices across Britain. Fuel prices increased by 20p per litre in March 2026 due to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supplies, with petrol now costing 152.83p per litre on average.
A woman died after falling from a car park at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in West Derby on March 31. Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances and the incident has been referred to the coroner.
A 34-year-old man from Sutton Manor pleaded guilty to computer misuse offences at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court and faces potential prison sentencing. The case has been adjourned to allow for mental health assessment, though the judge warned that custody remains a possibility.
St Helens Council has scheduled roadworks across multiple streets for late March and early April, including resurfacing at Bishop Road and Cowley Hill Lane junctions, and patching works on Knowsley Road. The works are expected to cause short-term traffic disruption for drivers and commuters in the area.
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