Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2017.
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Hamish Falconer
Labour PartyMr Hamish Falconer is the Labour MP for Lincoln, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office).
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“Two years on, UK reiterates call for accountability for the World Central Kitchen strike in Gaza | Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office” — WiredGov
“UK Demands Accountability for Gaza Kitchen Strike” — Mirage News
A safe Lab seat, won with 44% of the vote in 2024. Covers Lincoln, Bracebridge Heath and Waddington (North Kesteven). Population 114,725, notably young (median age 34 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 68% above the national average. Median income £26K (below average).
SUFC News: United have a decision to make on promotion winner this summer
The Star · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£31,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,985
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
48
27 primary, 6 secondary, 15 other
Total Income Tax▼
£223m
from 57,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,450
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,890
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▼
40.3
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
56.5%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 2 towns, 1 village — 117,367 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
12 councillors across 11 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | Liberal Democrats | Clare Smalley | May 2024 |
| Birchwood | Labour Party | Laura Danese | May 2024 |
| Boultham | Labour Party | Calum James Miller Watt | May 2024 |
| Bracebridge Heath | Conservative and Unionist Party | Lindsey Cawrey | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Burley | May 2023 | |
| Carholme | Labour Party | Lucinda Emmeline Preston | May 2024 |
| Castle | Labour Party | Donald James Nannestad | May 2024 |
| Glebe | Liberal Democrats | James Brown | May 2024 |
| Hartsholme | Labour Party | Annie Currier | May 2024 |
| Minster | Labour Party | Anita Mary Pritchard | May 2024 |
| Moorland | Labour Party | Callum William Roper | May 2024 |
| Park | Labour Party | Chris Burke | 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 | 18,470 | 43.8% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 9,677 | 22.9% |
| Ref | 7,602 | 18.0% | |
| Green | 2,751 | 6.5% | |
| LD | 2,580 | 6.1% | |
| WPB | 479 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 278 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 243 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 80 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 24,267 | 47.9% |
Won 2017 GE | Lab | 20,753 | 41.0% |
| LD | 2,422 | 4.8% | |
| Green | 1,195 | 2.4% | |
| Ind | 1,079 | 2.1% | |
| Ind | 609 | 1.2% | |
| Ind | 304 | 0.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 23,333 | 47.9% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 21,795 | 44.7% |
| Ind | 1,287 | 2.6% | |
| LD | 1,284 | 2.6% | |
| Green | 583 | 1.2% | |
| Ind | 312 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 124 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 19,976 | 42.6% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 18,533 | 39.6% |
| Ind | 5,721 | 12.2% | |
| LD | 1,992 | 4.3% | |
| Ind | 344 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 286 | 0.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 17,163 | 37.5% |
| Lab | 16,105 | 35.2% | |
| LD | 9,256 | 20.2% | |
| Ind | 1,367 | 3.0% | |
| Ind | 1,004 | 2.2% | |
| Ind | 604 | 1.3% | |
| Ind | 222 | 0.5% |
Hamish Falconer appeared in 2 national articles across 2 topics (11 Apr 2026 – 11 Apr 2026)
Negative (-0.30)Ranked #64 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Falconer's comments about paused discussions created confusion requiring Foreign Office clarification, suggesting communication difficulties during a sensitive diplomatic period.
Falconer's communications about the pause in discussions created confusion and his comments required damage control from the Foreign Office.
11 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Lincoln City secured Championship promotion on Easter Monday with a 2-1 victory over Reading, ending a 65-year absence from the second tier. The article focuses on a loan player's contribution to this success and speculation about his future, with potential implications for Lincoln's squad planning in their return to the Championship.
Lincolnshire County Council has approved a £12.4 million restoration programme for Lincoln Castle, with repairs beginning this summer over a four-year period. The project will address urgent structural issues and preserve the medieval landmark, which generates £11 million annually for the local economy while attracting international visitors.
A preliminary hearing was held at Lincoln Magistrates' Court regarding the murder charge against Mohammad Raees Mohammad Rahim, 34, in connection with the death of 27-year-old Khyali Jana Rahim Bad Shah in Horncastle on 2 April. The case has been sent to Lincoln Crown Court with trial scheduled for 5 October.
Lincoln City has clinched promotion to the Championship for the first time in 65 years, securing second-tier football after a historic achievement in League One. The article highlights the contributions of key players including Scottish teenager Ryan One, whose impressive performances on loan from Sheffield United have drawn praise for his potential to represent Scotland at international level.
Lincoln City Football Club's promotion to the Championship has inspired young fans in the constituency, with children at the Lincoln City Foundation expressing admiration for the players as role models. The team's success, secured with a dramatic 96th-minute goal against Reading, is being celebrated locally as a source of community pride and motivation for the area's youth.
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher praises Lincoln City's League One title success, noting their achievement with a seventh-smallest budget has been underestimated. Lincoln are 24 games unbeaten and on course for promotion to the Championship for the first time in 65 years.
A travel feature highlighting Lincoln's heritage attractions, including its Cathedral, Castle, and Steep Hill, celebrating the city's preserved historic character and tourism appeal. The article showcases positive visitor experiences and architectural heritage that define Lincoln's identity.
Lincoln City has secured promotion to the Championship for the first time since 1961, ending a 65-year wait in the third tier. Manager Michael Skubala, a former interim Leeds boss, has guided the club to this historic achievement with a 24-game unbeaten run and a commanding 19-point lead with five games remaining.
Greater Lincolnshire has progressed in the UK Government's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, positioning the region to potentially secure up to £20m for innovation in agri-tech and defence sectors. The University of Lincoln is leading the bid through a proposed 'Lincolnshire EDGE' programme that aims to connect agriculture, defence, AI, robotics and autonomous systems to accelerate technology development and job creation.
An RAF sergeant is running the City of Lincoln 10k race with a wheelie bin strapped to his back as a charity challenge to raise funds for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. The event takes place in Lincoln and highlights a local community event with a creative fundraising angle.
Lincoln City Football Club secured Championship promotion for the first time in 65 years with a 2-1 victory over Reading, finishing 12 points clear of second place. Head coach Michael Skubala has declared the team will now target winning the League One title this season.
Lincoln City Football Club secured promotion to the Championship with a 2-1 victory at Reading, returning to the second tier after 65 years. The win represents a major sporting achievement for the constituency and its football club.
Lincoln City Football Club has been promoted to the Championship for the first time in 65 years, securing their rise with a 2-1 victory at Reading with five games remaining. The Imps, who were in non-League football just nine years ago, have become the first team in the EFL to earn promotion this season under manager Michael Skubala.
A medical incident occurred at Reading FC's stadium before their EFL League One match against Lincoln City, with an air ambulance responding. The incident was resolved within an hour with no impact on the fixture, which was a crucial match for Lincoln's promotion push to the Championship.
A feature article about Lincoln Cathedral's hidden stories and little-known features, including a tennis ball lodged since 1914, stone carvings of long-serving staff, and various architectural curiosities like the famous Lincoln Imp. The article celebrates the cathedral's rich history and cultural significance as a medieval masterpiece.
A 56-year-old man died in Lincoln three days after being found seriously injured at a property on 21 March. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and released on bail, with police continuing to investigate and appeal for public information.
UK Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer has renewed calls for accountability and transparency from Israel two years after an Israeli strike killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including three British citizens. Falconer pressed Israel to publish findings and provide answers to the families of the deceased, describing the attack as 'appalling' and emphasizing the dangers faced by humanitarian workers in Gaza.
An Uber Eats delivery driver was jailed for three years and nine months at Lincoln Crown Court after raping a customer in Boston, Lincolnshire. The driver exploited the victim's vulnerability by befriending her during a food delivery before returning hours later to attack her.
A 28-year-old woman from Lincolnshire, Shinead Francis, was killed in an A16 crash near Spalding in August 2024 when a driver fell asleep at the wheel. The driver, Mantas Kudrevicius, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison at Lincoln Crown Court for causing her death by dangerous driving.
Law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has expanded its Lincoln operations by acquiring Legal Recoveries and Collections, adding eight employees and establishing the firm's first dedicated recoveries team in the city. The acquisition is expected to increase the recoveries division's turnover to around £9m and strengthens the firm's regional presence.
Landon Donovan, a strategic advisor to Lincoln City, is quoted extensively criticizing the USMNT's poor performance against Belgium ahead of the World Cup. The article also highlights Donovan's role with Lincoln City and his optimism about the Imps' promotion prospects from League One.
Lincoln City Football Club is on the verge of promotion to the Championship for the first time since 1961, with the League One leaders unbeaten in 22 games. The article features local community members and supporters reflecting on what this moment means to the club and the wider Sincil Bank community.
A mother and son were jailed at Lincoln Crown Court for savagely attacking a Lincoln resident 160 times in a stairwell on Monks Road after he refused to sell them drugs. The incident highlights serious violent crime and drug-related violence affecting the local community.
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