Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown · Conservative and Unionist Party
South West, England
: 73,203
Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing The Cotswolds.
Recorded crime is 61% below the national average.
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
Conservative and Unionist PartySir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown is the Conservative MP for North Cotswolds, and has been an MP continually since 9 April 1992.
A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Report Stage, after proceedings had been interrupted on 13 June when an objection was raised. The debate excerpts do not reveal the substantive content of New Clause 16.
A closure motion was voted on to end debate and force an immediate vote on the matter under discussion. Closure motions are a procedural tool used to curtail further debate; passing one (288 Ayes vs 239 Noes) meant the House moved directly to a division on the substantive question.
MPs voted to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill aims to create a 'smokefree generation' by gradually raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that those born after a certain date can never legally purchase it, representing the biggest public health intervention since the 2007 smoking ban.
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Positive coverage
“MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown spends time at vibrant later living development in Stow-on-the-Wold and shares his plans for the area with welcoming residents - NationalWorld” — NationalWorld
“Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown visits Ukraine on four-year anniversary - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard” — Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Con in its first election in 2024 by 6.7%. Covers Brockworth, Churchdown and Quedgeley and Hardwicke. Population 88,405, notably older (median age 48 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 61% below the national average.
Massive Abnormal Loads Bring Traffic Chaos to Gloucestershire and M5
UKNIP · 8 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£31,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£51,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,645
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
62
49 primary, 6 secondary, 7 other
Total Income Tax▼
£581m
from 54,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,170
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£10,800
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▼
50.4
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
75.1%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 large town, 3 towns, 13 villages, rural areas — 90,195 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
27 councillors across 21 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgeworth | Conservative and Unionist Party | Robert John Edward Vines | May 2023 |
| Bisley | Green Party of England and Wales | Martin Andrew Brown | May 2024 |
| Blockley | Green Party of England and Wales | Clare Victoria Turner | May 2023 |
| Bourton Vale | Conservative and Unionist Party | Len Wilkins | May 2023 |
| Bourton Village | Liberal Democrats | Jon Brian Wareing | May 2023 |
| Brockworth East | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Charlotte Emily Mills | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Jason Paul Mills | May 2023 | |
| Brockworth West | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Craig Lee John Carter | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Debbie Harwood | May 2023 | |
| Campden Vale | Conservative and Unionist Party | Gina Blomefield | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tom Stowe | May 2023 | |
| Chedworth Churn Valley | Liberal Democrats | Paul Richard Hodgkinson | May 2023 |
| Coln Valley | Conservative and Unionist Party | John Anthony David Fowles | May 2023 |
| Ermin | Conservative and Unionist Party | Julia Judd | May 2023 |
| Fosseridge | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Cunningham | May 2023 |
| Minchinhampton | Green Party of England and Wales | Chloe Isobel Turner | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Gill Thomas | May 2024 | |
| Moreton East | Liberal Democrats | David Angus Grant Jenkinson | May 2023 |
| Moreton West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Daryl Corps | May 2023 |
| Northleach | Liberal Democrats | Tony Dale | May 2023 |
| Painswick Upton | Green Party of England and Wales | Gary Alan Luff | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Matthew James Sargeant | May 2024 | |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Pete Kennedy | May 2024 | |
| Sandywell | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jeremy Edward Theyer | May 2023 |
| Shurdington | Liberal Democrats | George Malcom Porter | May 2023 |
| Stow | Liberal Democrats | Dilys Neill | May 2023 |
| The Rissingtons | Green Party of England and Wales | Andrew Maclean | 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 2010 GE | Con | 17,426 | 34.7% |
| LD | 14,069 | 28.0% | |
| Lab | 8,593 | 17.1% | |
| Ref | 6,502 | 12.9% | |
| Green | 3,191 | 6.3% | |
| Ind | 448 | 0.9% |
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown 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.
9 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Gloucestershire Police warn of major traffic disruption over two weeks as 600-tonne manufacturing equipment is transported from Sharpness Docks to Brockworth on five evenings in April. The abnormal loads will travel at 12 mph using complex routes involving local roads and the M5, causing significant congestion and temporary road closures.
Heavy abnormal loads (600-tonne electrical transformer and components) will be transported from Sharpness Docks to Brockworth via the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire over several dates in April, causing significant traffic delays and road closures. The M5 junction 14 and A417 will be heavily affected, with vehicles travelling at just 12mph.
A 600-tonne manufacturing press is being transported through Gloucestershire between April 7-16, causing severe delays on the M5 and A417 as the convoy travels at just 12mph. Motorists are advised to avoid the route during scheduled movement times due to expected significant congestion and temporary road closures.
Gloucestershire, including areas within North Cotswolds such as Bourton-on-the-Water and Cirencester, will experience warm sunshine reaching 22C mid-week before temperatures drop back to normal seasonal levels by Thursday. The warm spell follows Storm Dave and is driven by southerly winds bringing warmer air from the continent.
Bourton-on-the-Water, a popular tourist destination in the Cotswolds attracting 300,000 annual visitors, is facing a crisis of overtourism according to a new resident survey showing 94.6% believe visitor numbers are excessive and 90.8% report quality of life deterioration. The village is experiencing significant issues with traffic, parking, and loss of community, though local councillors are attempting to address the problem through a planned April workshop.
Gloucestershire County Council unanimously approved measures to support struggling farmers by prioritising local produce in council procurement and catering, conducting an audit of farming support, and developing mental health initiatives for rural communities. The motion, proposed by Conservative Councillor Daryl Corps and supported across party lines, recognises farmers facing rising costs, volatile markets, and labour pressures.
The Public Accounts Committee, chaired by North Cotswolds MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, has published a critical report finding that UK government's use of data analytics to tackle fraud and error is 'underdeveloped', with £55-81bn lost annually. Clifton-Brown directly criticizes the government's digital roadmap for lacking detail on fraud prevention and calls for specific actions including appointing a chief digital officer and placing digital experts in department leadership.
The Public Accounts Committee, chaired by Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (MP for North Cotswolds), has published a critical report on outdated IT systems hampering the Environment Agency and Natural England's ability to protect nature and enforce environmental regulations. The report calls for digital modernisation, increased funding, and suggests a potential merger of the two regulators to reduce complexity and improve efficiency.
A 20-year-old hairdresser from Stonehouse is running the London Marathon to raise funds for Longfield Hospice, which cared for her mother during her final days with cancer. The article highlights the hospice's role in end-of-life care within the North Cotswolds area and celebrates community fundraising efforts.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown participated in the largest parliamentary delegation to Ukraine on the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion, witnessing the humanitarian impact of ongoing attacks and meeting with Ukrainian officials. The MP highlighted the resilience of Ukrainian people and emphasised the importance of continued British and Western support for Ukraine's survival.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown discusses the Government's reversal of election delays for 30 councils and outlines three local government devolution proposals for Gloucestershire. He advocates strongly for a single countywide unitary authority, arguing it would be more efficient, save money, and maintain Gloucestershire's unity.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch attended the Cocklebarrow Races point-to-point meeting in North Cotswolds, hosted by MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown. The MP used the occasion to criticize the Labour Government's policies affecting rural communities, including the family farm tax and national insurance increases, while reaffirming his commitment to supporting countryside pursuits and rural businesses.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown criticises the Labour Government's handling of rural communities, highlighting unfair funding cuts to Gloucestershire, threats to farming through inheritance tax, and pressures on rural hospitality and countryside pursuits. The MP outlines multiple economic challenges facing North Cotswolds constituents and commits to raising concerns with government ministers.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, North Cotswolds MP, strongly opposes the Labour Government's planned ban on trail hunting, calling it 'another attack' on rural communities and arguing it is distraction politics that ignores more pressing issues like court backlogs and rural economic decline. The article covers the Government's counter-argument that trail hunting is used as a smokescreen for illegal fox hunting and poses animal welfare risks.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, MP for North Cotswolds, has strongly criticized the Labour Government's proposed ban on trail hunting, calling it 'dog whistle politics' and an attack on rural communities. The ban forms part of a broader animal welfare strategy and has prompted the MP to pledge continued support for traditional rural events like Boxing Day meets.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown highlights ongoing sewage pollution and flooding crises affecting North Cotswolds communities, including damage to homes, businesses, and farmland across multiple locations. The MP details his efforts to address these issues through regular stakeholder meetings and has escalated concerns to national government, criticizing water company performance and inadequate regulatory oversight.
North Cotswolds MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown strongly criticises the 2025 Budget as an 'omnishambles', arguing it damages business confidence, punishes workers and savers, and fails to deliver economic stability. He highlights concerns about record tax burdens, reduced growth forecasts, impacts on hospitality and farming sectors, and welfare costs in his constituency.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown criticises the Government's doubled housing targets for Cotswolds District Council (from 493 to 1,036 homes annually), arguing the 'rushed' plan threatens rural identity, farmland, and community needs. The MP is actively campaigning with fellow South Cotswolds MP Dr Roz Savage to challenge the Government and encourage constituent participation in the consultation.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP for North Cotswolds provided a direct response to the government budget, criticizing it as 'totally shambolic'. The article captures his immediate reaction following the budget announcement at 3pm.
Paul Hodgkinson, a Gloucestershire County Council leader, has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for North Cotswolds in the next general election. Hodgkinson came second to Conservative MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown in the 2024 election and is positioning himself as the 'clear challenger' who can beat Reform UK.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown visited Beechwood Park, a later living development in Stow-on-the-Wold, to discuss his plans for the area and meet with residents. The MP highlighted his commitment to social care investment, rural mental health, and local infrastructure improvements including traffic calming and pothole repairs.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, MP for North Cotswolds, reflects on the Conservative Party's recent election loss at the party conference, attributing it to damage caused by Boris Johnson and Liz Truss's tenures as prime minister, as well as issues around sleaze and public confidence in economic management. The article captures the MP's assessment of what went wrong for the Conservatives and the need for humility and reflection.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, the current MP for the Cotswolds, has announced he will stand for the new North Cotswolds seat if constituency boundaries are redrawn as proposed. The boundary changes aim to create two new constituencies (North and South Cotswolds) to ensure equal voter numbers, with the MP acknowledging the difficult decision to leave behind constituents he has long represented while committing to serve the new northern area.
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