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Robert Jenrick
Reform UKThe Rt Hon Robert Jenrick is the Reform UK MP for Newark, and has been an MP continually since 5 June 2014.
MPs voted on whether to pass a bill removing the two-child limit on Universal Credit, which currently restricts child welfare payments to the first two children in a family. The government argued the policy traps children in poverty and has failed to achieve its stated aims, while opponents defended it as encouraging personal responsibility.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Newark has been mixed for Robert across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Keir Starmer 'tries to cover up his failings' by undoing Brexit” — EXPRESS
“Reform pledges to scrap flight tax on family holidays” — Yahoo News UK
Critical coverage
“Politics latest: Kemi Badenoch to speak to Sky News - amid rising costs caused by Iran war” — Sky News
“Our Survey: Conservatives realistic but more optimistic about May's elections | Conservative Home” — Conservative Home
Represented by Con since 2024. Covers Newark-on-Trent, Balderton and Bingham. Population 99,308, notably older (median age 46 vs 41 nationally).
Drugs gang headed by Nottingham boss flooded area with heroin and cocaine
Nottingham Post · 8 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£37,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,100
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
57
46 primary, 6 secondary, 5 other
Total Income Tax▼
£352m
from 58,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,640
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£6,050
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▼
48.3
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
70.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 3 towns, 11 villages, rural areas — 107,027 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
36 councillors across 21 wards · Last elections: Jul 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balderton North Coddington | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Emma Louise Oldham | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Johno Lee | May 2023 | |
| Balderton South | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Jean Hall | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Simon Nicholas Forde | May 2023 | |
| Beacon | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | David Michael Moore | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Rowan Sally Cozens | May 2023 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Susan Crosby | May 2023 | |
| Bingham North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Gareth Tyson Alan Williams | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Nigel Kenneth Regan | May 2023 | |
| Bingham South | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Elena Georgiou | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Rowan Bird | May 2023 | |
| Bridge | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Debbie Darby | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Irene Brown | May 2023 | |
| Castle | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Adrian Charles Amer | May 2023 |
| Clayworth | Conservative and Unionist Party | Fraser McFarland | May 2023 |
| Collingham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Linda Elaine Dales | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Phil Farmer | May 2023 | |
| Cranmer | Labour Party | Chris Grocock | May 2023 |
| Devon | Labour Party | Matthew Joseph Thomson Spoors | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Neil Ross | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Paul Taylor | May 2023 | |
| East Bridgford | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Stephen Simms | May 2023 |
| East Markham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Gary Dinsdale | May 2023 |
| Farndon Fernwood | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jack Logan Kellas | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Neil Allen | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Simon Edward Haynes | May 2023 | |
| Muskham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Sue Saddington | May 2023 |
| Rampton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Simon Richardson | Jul 2024 |
| Southwell | Liberal Democrats | Karen Roberts | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Penny Rainbow | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Peter Harris | May 2023 | |
| Sturton | Labour Party | James Naish | May 2023 |
| Sutton On Trent | Conservative and Unionist Party | Sylvia Mary Michael | May 2023 |
| Trent | Liberal Democrats | Keith Myers Melton | May 2023 |
| Tuxford Trent | Conservative and Unionist Party | Emma Marie Griffin | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Lewis Stanniland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon Newark By-election | Con | 20,968 | 39.2% |
| Lab | 17,396 | 32.5% | |
| Ref | 8,280 | 15.5% | |
| LD | 3,026 | 5.7% | |
| Green | 2,345 | 4.4% | |
| Ind | 809 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 329 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 156 | 0.3% | |
| WPB | 150 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon Newark By-election | Con | 34,660 | 63.3% |
| Lab | 12,844 | 23.4% | |
| LD | 5,308 | 9.7% | |
| Green | 1,950 | 3.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon Newark By-election | Con | 34,493 | 62.7% |
| Lab | 16,344 | 29.7% | |
| LD | 2,786 | 5.1% | |
| Ind | 1,419 | 2.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon Newark By-election | Con | 29,834 | 57.0% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 11,360 | 21.7% |
| Ind | 6,294 | 12.0% | |
| LD | 2,385 | 4.6% | |
| Green | 1,792 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 637 | 1.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 17,431 | 45.0% |
| Ind | 10,028 | 25.9% | |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 6,842 | 17.7% |
| Ind | 1,891 | 4.9% | |
| Green | 1,057 | 2.7% | |
Won 2010 GE | LD | 1,004 | 2.6% |
| Ind | 168 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 117 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 87 | 0.2% | |
| Ind | 64 | 0.2% | |
| Ind | 18 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 27,590 | 53.9% | |
| Lab | 11,438 | 22.3% | |
| LD | 10,246 | 20.0% | |
| Ind | 1,954 | 3.8% |
Robert Jenrick appeared in 3 national articles across 5 topics (12 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2026)
Mixed (-0.05)Ranked #51 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Jenrick capitalizes on negative economic news to promote Reform's alternative policies, though his contribution is secondary to the main narrative.
The article documents a serious conflict of interest where Jenrick received substantial donations from a firm that directly benefits from his publicly pledged policy, damaging his credibility and raising ethical concerns.
Jenrick effectively exploited Labour's weakness by coining the phrase 'Lammy's lags' and holding the government accountable on law and order, though he is primarily responding rather than driving the news.
15 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A Nottinghamshire drugs gang led by Matthew Harverye flooded the Newark area with heroin and crack cocaine over a seven-month period, using mobile phone marketing to reach users. Four gang members have been jailed and one received a suspended sentence following guilty pleas to conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
The article examines how critical US infrastructure, including air traffic control systems, still relies on outdated 1980s-1990s technology like floppy disks, with a specific reference to 2025 disruptions at Newark Airport. The piece explores why modernization efforts have stalled despite safety risks, attributing the problem to institutional inertia, underfunding, and the technical challenge of upgrading safety-critical systems without downtime.
NSK Ltd has announced plans to halt 125 years of precision bearing manufacturing at its Newark factory on Northern Road, ending a defining industrial institution that employed over 5,000 at its peak and shaped the town's identity and community. The facility, which survived Luftwaffe bombing in WWII and produced components for Spitfires, Concorde, and the Mini, currently employs over 400 people and has been a cornerstone of Newark's industrial heritage.
A Conservative Home survey shows Conservative Party members are somewhat more optimistic about May 2026 local elections compared to their dire predictions for May 2025, with 60.3% expecting mixed results rather than major losses. The article discusses Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK and notes that while Reform remains the biggest threat to Conservatives, there are regional variations with potential gains in some areas like London.
Network Rail is constructing a £4.7m link road in Collingham to close the Cross Lane level crossing, which has been identified as a long-standing safety risk. The project will enable trains between Newark and Lincoln to increase speed from 50-70mph to 75mph and is part of a wider modernisation programme for the rail line.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans for closer EU ties in response to international tensions with Iran. Reform UK's Robert Jenrick, the Newark MP, criticized Starmer for using foreign policy failings to justify undoing Brexit commitments.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage with Robert Jenrick as a key figure, proposed a policy to make European package holidays cheaper for British travellers. The article criticises the party for the proposal, suggesting they were 'schooled' (defeated in argument or shown to be wrong) on the issue.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined plans for income-based support for energy bills if prices spike in autumn due to Middle East supply disruptions. Reform UK's Robert Jenrick, Newark's MP, criticized the government for inaction and demanded immediate support rather than waiting until autumn.
UK tourists will face a £32 air passenger duty charge on short-haul flights to Spain, Portugal and Italy from Wednesday. Robert Jenrick, Reform UK's Treasury spokesman and Newark's MP, has pledged to abolish APD on short-haul family flights if Reform wins the next election, positioning this as relief from a 'family holiday tax'.
UK holidaymakers face potential hidden fuel surcharges of up to 8% on package holidays due to Middle East oil crisis and Iran conflict disrupting jet fuel supplies. Reform UK's Robert Jenrick proposes cutting air passenger duty by £45 per family, though opposition parties criticise the measure as insufficient.
Reform UK, led by Robert Jenrick as Treasury spokesman, has pledged to abolish air passenger duty (APD) on short-haul family flights in their first Budget, claiming it would save families £45-48 on holidays. The announcement positions Reform as addressing cost-of-living pressures during a time when household finances are tight.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage with Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick, announced plans to scrap air passenger duty on short-haul family flights if elected. The policy is part of Reform's broader cost-of-living relief package, though critics question the party's funding claims and economic viability.
Morgan Sindall Construction has reached a major milestone in a £9.4 million expansion of Chuter Ede Primary School in Fernwood, Newark, which will add 210 primary school places and double the school's capacity. The project includes eight new classrooms, a library, music room, activity hall, and sports facilities, with completion scheduled for September, and has generated significant social value through apprenticeships, community engagement, and charitable donations.
Nigel Farage and Reform UK, with Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick, are holding a press conference at Heathrow to announce cost-of-living proposals, specifically calling for the government to abandon a fuel duty hike and temporarily halve VAT in response to rising prices linked to the Iran conflict. Jenrick's involvement as Reform's Treasury spokesman represents a significant political shift for the Newark MP.
Robert Jenrick, Newark's MP, has criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves for inaction on energy costs, calling for VAT cuts on domestic energy bills and removal of taxes on fuel. He argues that cutting the heating tax and other levies could save households significant amounts annually, citing international examples of similar measures.
David Gauke, a former Conservative Justice Secretary, criticises the UK government's economic policy response to inflation and rising energy costs, arguing that short-term political thinking is preventing necessary but unpopular fiscal discipline. He specifically names Robert Jenrick among prominent politicians who backed Trump in 2024, attributing Britain's economic deterioration to Trump's policies.
A Labour minister has clashed with petrol retailers over fuel pricing and cost-of-living pressures, with Conservative and Reform UK politicians calling for emergency fuel duty cuts. Robert Jenrick (Reform UK) proposes halving VAT on road fuel for three months to reduce prices by 12-14p per litre, estimating a £1.5bn Treasury cost.
Robert Jenrick, Reform UK's most prominent Conservative defector, participated in a high-profile fuel duty protest at a Derbyshire petrol station with Nigel Farage, outmanoeuvring Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on the same policy issue. The article explores the intensifying political rivalry between Reform and the Conservatives, with Jenrick's defection symbolising the party's efforts to supplant traditional Conservative support.
An opinion piece argues that the far right in Britain is increasingly menacing, emboldened by Trump's US election victory and foreign financial support. The article calls for a unified counter-movement and criticises Reform UK figures including Robert Jenrick for abandoning pledges and representing continuity with failed Conservative policies.
The East Midlands has secured £57.2m in government funding to develop 1,900 homes on brownfield land, with Newark's Balderton Rise site specifically named as one of the earmarked development areas. This funding adds to previous allocations, bringing the total investment to over £93m across the region.
A political row has erupted over fuel prices amid the Iran crisis, with business leaders and opposition figures accusing Chancellor Rachel Reeves of profiteering through increased tax revenues (VAT and fuel duty) rather than petrol retailers. Reform's Robert Jenrick, as Treasury spokesman, called for VAT on fuel to be halved for three months to ease the burden on drivers and businesses.
Nottinghamshire Council's community flood signage scheme held its annual training event at County Hall on March 21, bringing together over 650 volunteers across 52 schemes to learn about flood response procedures and safety measures. The scheme has expanded significantly with 34 new schemes established in the last two years, demonstrating community commitment to flood resilience across the county.
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