Alice Macdonald · Labour and Co-operative Party
East of England, England
: 73,717
Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
Alice Macdonald
Labour and Co-operative PartyAlice Macdonald is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Norwich North, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Positive coverage
“More than 20 extra places to become available at nursery school” — Norwich Evening News
A safe Lab seat, won with 45% of the vote in 2024. Covers Norwich and Taverham and Drayton. Population 97,498.
Norwich residents reflect on why UK's best city is special
BBC · 6 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£31,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,810
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
38
30 primary, 5 secondary, 3 other
Total Income Tax▼
£200m
from 51,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,500
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,930
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▼
41.9
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
58.4%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 town, 1 village, rural areas — 99,340 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
22 councillors across 13 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove | Labour Party | Mike Stonard | May 2024 |
| Crome | Labour Party | Adam Christopher Giles | May 2024 |
| Drayton North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Adrian David Crotch | May 2023 |
| Drayton South | Liberal Democrats | Paul Darren Gore Auber | May 2023 |
| Hellesdon North West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Bill Johnson | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Shelagh Cassandra Gurney | May 2023 | |
| Hellesdon South East | Conservative and Unionist Party | Lacey Jade Douglass | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Simon Mark Jones | May 2023 | |
| Mile Cross | Green Party of England and Wales | Charlie Caine | May 2024 |
| Old Catton Sprowston West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Karen Amanda Vincent | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Ken Leggett | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Richard Edward Potter | May 2023 | |
| Sewell | Green Party of England and Wales | Gary Christopher Champion | May 2024 |
| Sprowston Central | Labour Party | Adrian Richard Tipple | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Natasha June Harpley | May 2023 | |
| Sprowston East | Labour Party | Bibin Baby | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Emma Helen Tovell | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Martin Booth | May 2023 | |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Berry | Sept 2023 |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | Conservative and Unionist Party | Fraser John Bowe | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jonathan James Emsell | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Trudy Maria Mancini-Boyle | 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 | 20,794 | 45.4% | |
| Con | 9,944 | 21.7% | |
| Ref | 8,229 | 18.0% | |
| Green | 4,372 | 9.6% | |
| LD | 2,073 | 4.5% | |
| Ind | 353 | 0.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 23,397 | 50.5% |
| Lab | 18,659 | 40.3% | |
| LD | 2,663 | 5.8% | |
| Green | 1,078 | 2.3% | |
| Ind | 488 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 21,900 | 47.7% |
| Lab | 21,393 | 46.6% | |
| LD | 1,480 | 3.2% | |
| Green | 782 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 340 | 0.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 19,052 | 43.7% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 14,589 | 33.5% |
| Ind | 5,986 | 13.7% | |
| Green | 1,939 | 4.5% | |
| LD | 1,894 | 4.3% | |
| Ind | 132 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 17,280 | 40.6% |
| Lab | 13,379 | 31.4% | |
| LD | 7,783 | 18.3% | |
| Ind | 1,878 | 4.4% | |
| Green | 1,245 | 2.9% | |
| Ind | 747 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 143 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 118 | 0.3% |
Alice Macdonald 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.
15 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Norwich has been named the UK's best place to live by the Sunday Times, beating 71 other locations. Long-term residents reflect on the city's appeal, citing its historic character, cultural institutions like Norwich Cathedral and Carrow Road, and green spaces, while noting significant changes to areas like St Stephens Street and the loss of major employers like Jarrold printing works.
Two Downham residents face charges related to transferring nearly £8,000 in suspected drug money; their Norwich Crown Court hearing has been postponed with no new date yet scheduled. The case involves money laundering allegations connected to drug dealing activity in the local area.
A local events guide listing 15 literary activities and book-related events happening across Norfolk in April, including author readings, book fairs, writing workshops, and book clubs in Norwich and surrounding areas. The article promotes cultural activities available to residents during the Easter period.
Emergency services attended an incident in Norwich city centre on Ber Street and All Saints Green, responding to a concern for safety. Multiple fire engines and police cars were deployed to the scene in the early evening.
The Holbrook Sofa Company, a Norfolk-based furniture manufacturer, has opened its first retail space in Norwich's Royal Arcade. The company produces handmade premium sofas and chairs in its workshop five miles south of Norwich, employing skilled craftspeople with decades of experience in furniture manufacturing.
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have discovered that blood tests could detect early signs of dementia years before traditional diagnosis, based on research involving 150 Norwich adults. The breakthrough involves identifying chemical changes in the blood caused by gut bacteria, potentially transforming dementia detection and enabling earlier intervention.
UEA is launching a free Uber scheme to encourage students to explore Norwich city centre and local businesses beyond campus. The initiative aims to break down transport barriers and increase student engagement with the wider city, with plans for a trial launch later this year.
All free tickets for a rare public open day at Norwich's Crown Point railway depot sold out within 2.5 hours, with visitors set to tour the facility for the first time in over 30 years on June 6. The depot, which opened in 1982, plays a critical role in servicing up to 27 trains daily and will showcase Greater Anglia's fleet and engineering operations during the event.
Norwich Theatre has appointed three new non-executive directors with experience from major tech and commercial companies (Meta, Apple, Sainsbury's, Compare the Market). The appointments are intended to strengthen the theatre's commercial strategy and sustainability as it enters a new strategic phase.
A theatre review praising the touring production of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' at Norwich Theatre Royal, highlighting its spectacular visuals, strong performances, and uplifting messages about identity and acceptance. The packed house demonstrates the show's continued popularity with local audiences.
An independent ranking by School Guide has identified the top secondary schools in Norwich, with Norwich School topping the list based on GCSE results, attendance, and parent reviews. The ranking combines multiple performance metrics rather than relying on a single measure, providing parents with a comprehensive view of local school quality.
Norwich City Council and Homes England are seeking an architect to design the first phase of a major urban extension on the Carrow Works site, a 17-hectare former industrial area. The project is part of a wider regeneration plan that could deliver up to 3,500 new homes, employment space, and improved public access to local rivers and green spaces.
Four people, including three teenagers, involved in a cannabis dealing operation spanning four years appeared at Norwich Crown Court. Several pleaded guilty to supply and money laundering charges, with sentencing delayed until 2028 pending trial outcomes for co-defendants who denied charges.
Norwich residents are expressing concerns about safety in the city's parks, with Castle Gardens identified as the most dangerous by crime data, though opinions vary among constituents. The article highlights calls for increased safety measures, including more police presence and park keepers, as people avoid certain green spaces during day and night.
A Norwich-based drug dealer, Daniel Brown, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after police discovered kilos of cocaine and cannabis, £101,000 in cash, and four handguns at properties in Norwich city centre and Geoffrey Watling Way. The case represents a significant disruption to serious organized crime in Norfolk, with authorities also pursuing confiscation orders to recover criminal assets.
Ber Street Garden in Norwich, closed for over a year due to anti-social behaviour and rough sleeping, may reopen after Norwich BID pursues alternative funding following an unsuccessful application to Kew Gardens. Local councillor Keith Driver supports the reopening and suggests a residents' association could help manage the site.
Norfolk County Council is preparing to fine drivers who park on pavements once new legal powers are enacted later in 2026, addressing a long-standing enforcement gap. The move responds to campaigners' concerns about safety in areas like Thorpe Hamlet in Norwich, particularly near schools.
Norwich's on-street pay and display parking charges will increase from April 20, with Band A bays rising from £2.30 to £2.40 for 30 minutes and Band B from £1.70 to £1.80, part of an automatic annual increase mechanism agreed in 2022. The Norfolk Parking Partnership generated over £480,000 from on-street parking in 2024/25, with revenue funding civil enforcement and new parking schemes.
Norwich North's nursery schools are expanding with over 20 additional places becoming available, likely addressing local childcare capacity needs.
Reilly Williams, son of Kerri McAuley who was murdered by her ex-partner in Norwich in 2017, is participating in a charity boxing match to raise funds for Leeway, a domestic abuse support charity. The article highlights the family's resilience and their ongoing efforts to support domestic violence victims in memory of Kerri.
Castle Gardens in Norwich has been identified as the city's most dangerous park with 385 recorded incidents in 12 months, including 112 violence and sexual offence cases. The council is undertaking a £400,000 revamp project while police continue targeted patrols through the Op Focus scheme to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Norwich Aviation Centre at Norwich airport has secured funding for three new light aircraft to expand pilot training operations and introduce commercial aviation training later this year. The expansion will enable the training provider to welcome more students and develop aviation career pathways in East Anglia.
Villagers in communities targeted for inclusion in the new Greater Norwich unitary authority (Honingham, Horsford, Blofield, Poringland, Hethersett) have expressed strong opposition, citing concerns about losing rural character, increased housing development, higher council taxes, and diminished local services. The merger is set to begin in 2028 as part of a government scheme to create three super councils in Norfolk.
Norwich Theatres has announced a major programme of West End shows, ballets, orchestras, and comedians performing across its venues from May 2026 through October 2027, with ticket sales launching in March. The lineup includes established shows like Grease and The Full Monty, international orchestras, and TV comedians, reflecting strong cultural programming for the city.
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