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Dave Robertson
Labour PartyDave Robertson is the Labour MP for Lichfield, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on whether to strengthen the advertising ban in the Assisted Dying Bill by requiring that any advertising restrictions also cover situations where advertisers know their adverts could influence vulnerable people's choices — going further than the basic ban proposed by the bill's sponsor Kim Leadbeater.
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
“Royal Mail postal workers claim they are told to hide mail to look like delivery targets met” — Yahoo
“Martin Lewis says 'buy common household item now' before price rise on April 7” — EXPRESS
A marginal seat — won by just 810 votes (1.7%) in 2024. Covers Lichfield, Burntwood and Handsacre and Armitage. Population 97,049, notably older (median age 47 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 43% below the national average.
Midlands restaurant delivers 'rant with purpose' after 20-person 'no-show'
Birmingham Mail · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£29,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£39,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,300
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
56
37 primary, 7 secondary, 12 other
Total Income Tax▼
£357m
from 53,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,050
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£6,690
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▼
48.0
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
70.6%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
3 large towns, 2 towns, 8 villages, rural areas — 95,155 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
41 councillors across 19 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alrewas Fradley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Derick George Cross | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mike Wilcox | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sonia Elizabeth Wilcox | May 2023 | |
| Anglesey | Labour Party | Ali Chaudhry | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Syed Hussain | May 2023 | |
| Armitage With Handsacre | Conservative and Unionist Party | Nicola Jayne Hawkins | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Richard Ernest Cox | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tom Marshall | May 2023 | |
| Blythe | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Colin Whittaker | May 2023 |
| Boley Park | Conservative and Unionist Party | Douglas Robert Pullen | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Andrew Warfield | May 2023 | |
| Boney Hay Central | Labour Party | Di Evans | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Paul Taylor | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Sharon Taylor | May 2023 | |
| Chadsmead | Liberal Democrats | Miles Trent | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Paul Ray | May 2023 | |
| Chase Terrace | Labour Party | Steven Gerald Norman | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Sue Woodward | May 2023 | |
| Chasetown | Labour Party | Darren Michael Oliver Ennis | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Laura Jane Ennis | May 2023 | |
| Colton The Ridwares | Conservative and Unionist Party | Keith Michael Vernon | May 2023 |
| Crown | Conservative and Unionist Party | Philip Anthony Hudson | May 2023 |
| Curborough | Labour Party | Colin John Ball | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Dave Robertson | May 2023 | |
| Hammerwich With Wall | Conservative and Unionist Party | Janice Silvester-Hall | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Wing Heng Leung | May 2023 | |
| Highfield | Conservative and Unionist Party | Serena Jane Mears | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Wai-Lee Ho | May 2023 | |
| Leomansley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andy Smith | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jamie Checkland | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Richard Henshaw | May 2023 | |
| Longdon | Conservative and Unionist Party | Robert William Strachan | May 2023 |
| St Johns | Labour Party | Jeyan Anketell | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | John Smith | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Rosemary Harvey-Coggins | May 2023 | |
| Stowe | Labour Party | Ann Laura Hughes | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Hugh Ashton | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Russ Bragger | May 2023 | |
| Summerfield All Saints | Labour Party | Kathy Coe | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Michael Galvin | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Sharon Banevicius | 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 | 17,232 | 35.1% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 16,422 | 33.4% |
| Ref | 9,734 | 19.8% | |
| LD | 3,572 | 7.3% | |
| Green | 1,724 | 3.5% | |
| Ind | 322 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 98 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 34,844 | 64.5% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 11,206 | 20.8% |
| LD | 5,632 | 10.4% | |
| Green | 1,743 | 3.2% | |
| Ind | 568 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 34,018 | 63.6% |
| Lab | 15,437 | 28.8% | |
| LD | 2,653 | 5.0% | |
| Green | 1,416 | 2.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 28,389 | 55.2% |
| Lab | 10,200 | 19.8% | |
| Ind | 8,082 | 15.7% | |
| LD | 2,700 | 5.3% | |
| Green | 1,976 | 3.8% | |
| Ind | 120 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 28,048 | 54.4% |
| LD | 10,365 | 20.1% | |
| Lab | 10,230 | 19.8% | |
| Ind | 2,920 | 5.7% |
Dave Robertson 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.
11 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Patty Freaks, a burger restaurant located in City Arcade, Lichfield, experienced a significant no-show when a party of 20 failed to arrive for their booking. The restaurant used the incident to discuss their booking deposit policy and its challenges, noting the operational and financial impact on their business.
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Lichfield District Council has approved a £900,000 grant scheme to help businesses improve historic shopfronts in the city centre over the next two years. The initiative aims to restore the area's character, attract visitors, and support local economic growth while a new Heritage Shopfront Design Code is being developed through public consultation.
Lichfield District Council has approved a £900,000 scheme to fund shopfront improvements for local businesses over the next two years, aiming to enhance the city centre's character and boost the local economy. The grants will support restoration of traditional features, signage upgrades, and accessibility improvements, with priority given to independent businesses in the conservation area.
Royal Mail has issued a warning that mail deliveries across 30 UK postcodes, including Lichfield, will be delayed due to local issues such as sick absence and resourcing problems following the Easter weekend. Simultaneously, first class stamp prices have risen to £1.80, marking a significant increase from 76p in 2020, with Royal Mail citing rising delivery costs and declining postal volumes.
Plans have been submitted to Lichfield District Council to convert a former veterinary clinic at Britannia Enterprise Park into the region's first pet cremation service, capable of cremating 4-15 pets daily. The proposal includes creation of at least two full-time jobs and has support from neighbouring businesses, with residents able to comment until 15 April.
Gymnast Fraser, a three-time Commonwealth champion who won gold at Birmingham 2022, now runs a gymnastics club in Lichfield while preparing for Glasgow 2026. The article highlights his pride in representing his home region and his efforts to inspire the next generation through his local club.
Martin Lewis advises bulk-buying stamps before an April 7 price rise to £1.80, marking the eighth increase since 2020. Lichfield MP Dave Robertson criticises Royal Mail for lying about service performance, stating constituents experienced severe postal failures and that Royal Mail's claims about delivery performance are false.
This is a procedural information page about visiting arrangements and facilities at Swinfen Hall Prison, located near Lichfield. The article contains visiting times, booking procedures, and information for families maintaining contact with prisoners.
Lichfield District Council has delayed its mandatory weekly food waste collection scheme, now planned for summer 2026 instead of the 31 March deadline. The delay is one of many across England, with councils citing vehicle shortages and funding constraints despite receiving government grants.
Article describes a community repair café service operating in Lichfield and Burntwood, offering volunteer-led repairs for electrical, household, and personal items alongside skill-sharing sessions. This is a local community initiative providing practical support and social connection to residents.
Lichfield has been named Staffordshire's best place to live by Muddy Stilettos magazine, praised for its cathedral, schools, independent venues, and amenities. The city also recently won two Michelin stars and offers affordable housing with good transport links to Birmingham.
A 43-year-old man from Lichfield was arrested in Birmingham by armed police on suspicion of drug dealing and possessing an imitation firearm. The arrest involved significant police presence and has resulted in charges relating to Class A drugs and weapons offences.
Over 4,000 knives have been surrendered in an amnesty scheme across Lichfield district since August 2023, with bins located at supermarkets and leisure centres collecting blades for recycling. The initiative is part of a partnership between Lichfield District Council and Staffordshire Police aimed at reducing violence in the community.
A 52-year-old woman, Heidi Michelle Surtees, was found dead at her home on Ivanhoe Road in Lichfield on March 10. Staffordshire Police and the Coroner's Office are appealing to locate her family and next of kin, with the death not being treated as suspicious.
A Cannock-based digital marketing entrepreneur delivered a talk to Lichfield Cathedral School students about real-world marketing, digital transformation, and AI's impact on business. The session connected BTEC Business coursework with practical industry experience, emphasizing the importance of local businesses supporting youth work experience.
IMI has opened a new technical engineering centre at its Lichfield site, expanding its Industrial Automation sector's capabilities. The facility will provide enhanced engineering expertise, faster project delivery, and direct customer support across EMEA.
Royal Mail postal workers have claimed to the BBC that they are instructed to hide mail from senior managers during inspections to create the false appearance that delivery targets are being met. The Lichfield MP Dave Robertson has publicly criticized Royal Mail for dishonesty, stating that constituents in Lichfield experienced some of the worst postal service in the country and that the company misrepresented their performance in meetings with him.
Al Fayed survivors have expressed frustration with government scepticism about a public inquiry, claiming they have been given 'no route for justice'. The article highlights their campaign for a full investigation into Al Fayed's crimes and his network of enablers, with Dave Robertson MP co-chairing the All Party Parliamentary Group supporting their calls.
Joe Fraser, a two-time Olympian and gymnastics star based in Lichfield, won his fourth British all-round championship title at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena. Fraser, who opened his own gym in Lichfield last year, paid tribute to his staff for supporting his training during this competitive season.
Staffordshire Police's Road Crime Team arrested a 17-year-old and recovered a stolen Land Rover Discovery in Lichfield less than four hours after it was reported stolen. The recovery was part of Operation Lightning, a dedicated operation to reduce road deaths and disrupt criminal activity on Staffordshire's roads.
Jake Walker-Macey, Head Chef at Hammerwich Hall Care Home in Burntwood, has won his regional heat in the 'Star Chef of the Year' Awards and will compete in the national finals in Manchester in April. The competition uniquely features care home residents as 60% of the judging panel, and Jake's dishes, including Chicken and Leek pie, received high praise from both resident and technical judges.
A young girl was struck by a white MG in a hit-and-run collision on Lichfield Road in Stone, Staffordshire, suffering a leg injury requiring hospital treatment. Police are appealing for witnesses to help identify the driver who fled the scene.
Dave Robertson, the Labour MP for Lichfield, is co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Survivors of Fayed and Harrods, which advocates for justice for survivors of Mohammed Fayed's systematic abuse. The article calls on all parliamentarians to support the APPG's work to investigate enablers and institutions that facilitated the crimes and to establish a statutory public inquiry.
Lichfield District Council is urging residents to participate in a Government consultation on local government reorganisation in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The council has submitted its own proposal for a locally-focused unitary council model, arguing against larger, more remote structures. The consultation closes on 26 March 2026, with any changes not expected before April 2028.
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