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Sam Carling
Labour PartySam Carling is the Labour MP for North West Cambridgeshire, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Positive coverage
“New school-based nursery to open in city suburb for new academic year” — Cambridge News Online
“New school-based nursery to open in Orton later this year” — Peterborough Today
A marginal seat — won by just 39 votes (0.1%) in 2024. Covers Peterborough, Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) and Ramsey. Population 117,737.
Couple in 80s die in hospital after Peterborough collision
BBC · 7 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£37,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,595
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
50
39 primary, 6 secondary, 5 other
Total Income Tax▼
£361m
from 60,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,870
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,980
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▼
45.7
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
66.1%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 2 towns, 11 villages, rural areas — 111,930 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
18 councillors across 13 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnack | Conservative and Unionist Party | Irene Walsh | May 2024 |
| Fletton | Labour Party | Daisy Blakemore-Creedon | May 2024 |
| Fletton Stanground | Liberal Democrats | Polly Geraghty | May 2024 |
| Glinton Castor | Peterborough First | Neil David Boyce | May 2024 |
| Hampton Vale | Peterborough First | Roger Antunes | May 2024 |
| Hargate Hempsted | Peterborough First | Saqib Mohammed Farooq | May 2024 |
| Orton Longueville | Green Party of England and Wales | Imtiaz Ali | May 2024 |
| Orton Waterville | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Kirsty Knight | May 2024 |
| Ramsey | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jeff Clarke | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Roger Brereton | May 2022 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Steve Corney | May 2022 | |
| Stanground South | Peterborough First | Chris Harper | May 2024 |
| Stilton Folksworth Washingley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Marge Beuttell | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tim Alban | May 2022 | |
| Wittering | Peterborough First | Gavin Anthony Elsey | May 2024 |
| Yaxley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Eric Butler | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Kev Gulson | May 2022 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Sally Ann Howell | May 2022 |
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 | 14,785 | 33.3% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 14,746 | 33.2% |
| Ref | 8,741 | 19.7% | |
| LD | 3,192 | 7.2% | |
| Green | 2,960 | 6.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 40,307 | 62.5% |
| Lab | 14,324 | 22.2% | |
| LD | 6,881 | 10.7% | |
| Green | 3,021 | 4.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 37,529 | 58.6% |
| Lab | 19,521 | 30.5% | |
| LD | 3,168 | 5.0% | |
Won 2024 GE | Ind | 2,518 | 3.9% |
| Green | 1,255 | 2.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 32,070 | 52.5% |
| Ind | 12,275 | 20.1% | |
| Lab | 10,927 | 17.9% | |
| LD | 3,479 | 5.7% | |
| Green | 2,159 | 3.5% | |
| Ind | 190 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 29,425 | 50.5% |
| LD | 12,748 | 21.9% | |
| Lab | 9,877 | 16.9% | |
| Ind | 4,826 | 8.3% | |
| Ind | 1,407 | 2.4% |
Sam Carling appeared in 1 national article across 1 topic (15 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2026)
Mixed (+0.20)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Carling appropriately advocates for his constituents affected by the stabbing, though his contribution is routine parliamentary scrutiny rather than distinctive leadership.
15 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
An elderly couple from Whittlesey in North West Cambridgeshire died in hospital following a serious road collision on the A1139 Fletton Parkway in Peterborough on 9 March. The incident involved their Ford Kuga and a DAF lorry at a busy roundabout junction.
Peterborough College and University Centre Peterborough, operated by Inspire Education Group, have received £2 million in government funding to repair critical facility issues such as leaky roofs and broken heating systems. While welcoming the investment, the group emphasises the need for sustained funding to expand facilities and meet growing student and employer demand.
Petrol prices in Peterborough have risen nearly 20p per litre over March 2026, reaching 145.9p, attributed to Middle East conflict. Some petrol stations are reporting fuel shortages ahead of the Easter holiday period.
A serious single-vehicle crash on the A605 near Guyhirn in North West Cambridgeshire required emergency services including an air ambulance on 1 April. A man was treated at the scene and transported to Peterborough City Hospital with suspected serious injuries.
Logan Cook, 24, was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison for attacking a woman in Peterborough with a knife in August 2024. The incident involved Cook arriving at the victim's home armed and disguised, leading to a police pursuit across county lines and his eventual arrest and conviction.
A Peterborough drug dealer was arrested in January with heroin and crack cocaine packaged for distribution, and subsequently sentenced to 18 months in prison for supplying drugs and assaulting a police officer. The incident highlights ongoing drug crime issues in the area.
A 51-year-old man from Market Deeping has been charged with causing serious injury by careless driving and drug-driving following a collision on the A15 at Northborough that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. The case highlights road safety issues in the Cambridgeshire area and will be heard at Peterborough Magistrates' Court.
Cambridgeshire Police report the successful arrest and prosecution of a man caught dealing cocaine and heroin in Peterborough, resulting in a four-year-plus prison sentence. The case demonstrates local policing efforts to combat drug dealing in the region.
Cambridgeshire County Council is implementing extensive roadworks in Farcet starting April 1, affecting six roads with vehicular access restrictions lasting up to 18 months until September 2027. The works involve footway slurry sealing and carriageway surface dressing, with motorists required to use complex diversion routes during the restrictions.
A lifestyle feature highlighting Benwick, a remote Fenland village near Peterborough with approximately 1,000 residents, encouraging visitors to explore its riverside location, traditional pub, and countryside setting during spring. The article positions the village as an underexplored tourist destination with historic charm.
Concerns have been raised that government funding for improvements to the A10 between Ely and Cambridge may have been withdrawn after the scheme was absent from the 2026 funding programme list. Mayor Paul Bristow claims the decision was made without consultation, though the Department for Transport states the scheme remains under review with a funding decision expected in early summer.
A serious three-vehicle collision on the B1095 Ramsey Road in Pondersbridge resulted in three people being hospitalised with serious injuries. A 46-year-old man from Ely was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving.
A 10-year-old boy from Peterborough with a rare genetic kidney disease (Dent's disease) participated in a charity walk at Ferry Meadows, raising £900 for Kidney Research UK. The article highlights his family's efforts to support kidney disease research, with an estimated 90,000 people in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire area living with kidney disease.
Staff from Shaws of Maxey coach operator spent a night sleeping outdoors in the coach yard to raise £1,424 for the Royal British Veterans Enterprise, a charity supporting ex-servicemen and women. The fundraising initiative highlighted veteran homelessness awareness and demonstrated strong team spirit among the employees.
The government has withdrawn funding for A47 upgrades between Wansford and Sutton, removing planning consent and disappointing local leaders. Mayor Paul Bristow said he would raise objections, while MP Sam Carling stated he is exploring alternative safety improvement options with National Highways and residents.
The Department for Transport has formally announced its intention to revoke the Development Consent Order for the £100 million A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme in Peterborough, citing it as poor value for money. North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling previously expressed doubts about the project's financial viability, while local leaders and the A47 Alliance are urging objections to the decision.
Cambridgeshire residents have until 26 March to respond to a consultation on replacing the county's multi-tier council system with new unitary authorities by 2028. North West Cambridgeshire (Huntingdonshire) is directly affected by the proposals, which would see it grouped differently depending on which option is chosen, with potential efficiency savings of £43 million annually.
Peterborough Women's Aid has received £46,000 in funding to establish domestic abuse support cafés in Fenland (Wisbech and March), addressing what the charity identifies as a significant gap in local support services. The charity also plans monthly drop-in sessions for male victims and is seeking volunteers to run the new facilities, which will mirror successful 'women warriors' wellbeing groups already operating in Peterborough.
The government has set a deadline of March 26 for public consultation on a major local government reorganisation across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, which would replace the current two-tier system with new unitary authorities by 2028. North West Cambridgeshire would be affected depending on which of four options is approved, with proposals ranging from inclusion in a 'Greater Peterborough' unitary to a 'North West' unitary combining Peterborough, Fenland, and Huntingdonshire.
A new school-based nursery is opening at St John's Church School in Orton, North West Cambridgeshire in September 2026, funded by the government's Best Start in Life initiative. MP Sam Carling welcomed the development as a solution to local childcare accessibility challenges and support for working families.
A £300,000 government grant will expand face-to-face domestic abuse support across all six districts of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for the first time, delivered by three local charities. The funding aims to remove geographical barriers and enable survivors to access specialist help in their local areas, including Huntingdonshire, Fenland, and Cambridge.
Nene Park Trust has redesigned its £10 million Olympic-grade climbing wall and activity centre at Ferry Meadows, scaling back the original 34.25-metre structure to a simpler, lower building with a smaller footprint. The revised plans will be submitted to Peterborough City Council in April, with construction hoped to begin in autumn 2024 and opening in autumn 2027.
Community leaders Jonathan Jelley and Ejaz Moghul have been appointed to chair neighbourhood boards overseeing £40 million in regeneration funding across Peterborough areas under the government's Pride in Place initiative. Sam Carling MP and fellow MP Andrew Pakes are working with the councils and community chairs to recruit board members and drive local investment in the Paston, Gunthorpe, Welland, Orton Malborne and Orton Goldhay areas.
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