Alex Norris · Labour and Co-operative Party
East Midlands, England
: 73,768
Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Nottingham North.
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
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Alex Norris
Labour and Co-operative PartyAlex Norris is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Nottingham North and Kimberley, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Home Office).
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Sign up freeCoverage of Nottingham North and Kimberley has been predominantly positive for Alex across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Raids uncover equipment which could help 'smuggle people across Channel'” — Kent Online
“Iraqi trafficker who called migrants 'chickens' jailed for 10 years” — Daily Mail Online
Critical coverage
“UK Labour government speeds up deportations to Nigeria in expanding anti-migrant crackdown” — World Socialist
Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Covers Nottingham, Nuthall and Watnall and Kimberley. Population 113,348. Median income £23K (below average).
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£23,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£28,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,290
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
38
29 primary, 7 secondary, 2 other
Total Income Tax▼
£157m
from 50,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£1,940
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,160
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▼
44.4
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
63.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 town, 3 villages, rural areas — 106,974 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
26 councillors across 10 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspley | Labour Party | Carole Williams McCulloch | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Graham Chapman | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Patience Uloma Ifediora | May 2023 | |
| Awsworth Cossall Trowell | Conservative and Unionist Party | Don Pringle | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Lydia Antoinette Ball | May 2023 | |
| Basford | Labour Party | Linda Woodings | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Nick Raine | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Salma Mumtaz | May 2023 | |
| Bestwood | Labour Party | Audra Marie Wynter | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Georgia Emily Power | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Jay Michael Hayes | May 2023 | |
| Bulwell | Labour Party | Ethan Benjamin Radford | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Maria Joannou | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Michael David Savage | May 2023 | |
| Bulwell Forest | Labour Party | Cheryl Barnard | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Samuel James Gardiner | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Sarita-Marie Rehman-Wall | May 2023 | |
| Kimberley | Labour Party | Andy Cooper | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Chris Carr | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Will Mee | May 2023 | |
| Leen Valley | Labour Party | Audrey Jane Dinnall | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Nadia Farhat | May 2023 | |
| Nuthall East Strelley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Graham Stewart Hills | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Philip John Owen | May 2023 | |
| Watnall Nuthall West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jill Owen | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Peter James Bales | 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 GE | Lab | 16,480 | 47.1% |
| Ref | 7,053 | 20.1% | |
| Con | 6,787 | 19.4% | |
| Green | 3,351 | 9.6% | |
| LD | 1,336 | 3.8% |
Alex Norris appeared in 4 national articles across 3 topics (8 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2026)
Mixed (0.00)Ranked #42 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
As immigration minister he is implicitly accountable for Home Office failures in age assessment and data transparency that contributed to preventable deaths.
As Immigration Minister, he is implicated in the Home Office's refusal to publish death data and disputes over age determinations that allegedly contributed to the vulnerabilities of these young people.
Norris presents the government's action positively as restoring control and ending waste, though the article's framing (11 hotels closed but 190 remaining) somewhat undercuts claims of decisive progress.
Norris is presented as delivering on government policy to reduce costs and enforce stricter asylum controls, positioning himself as taking decisive action on a priority issue, though this may be controversial with those supporting asylum seekers.
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A TikTok content creator visited the Nottingham Salvation Army Donation Centre and praised it as a 'hidden gem' charity shop with excellent bargains on branded items like designer clothing and homeware. The video highlights the shop's extensive stock and competitive prices, generating interest from other charity shop enthusiasts online.
The National Crime Agency arrested three people in the UK as part of a coordinated European operation against a Vietnamese people smuggling network, with French police simultaneously arresting 16 others. The operation targeted an organised crime group transporting migrants to the UK via lorries and small boats, with Minister for Border Security and Asylum Alex Norris (the MP for Nottingham North and Kimberley) commenting on the government's border security efforts.
New EU entry/exit system (EES) requiring fingerprinting and photo registration for non-EU travellers came into full effect this week, causing significant border delays expected to peak during Easter holidays. UK travellers face two-hour waits at European airports, with airlines and trade bodies warning of operational challenges during the busy holiday period.
Two Nottingham drug dealers were arrested and convicted for supplying heroin and crack cocaine across the city, including in areas like Woodthorpe, Bulwell, and Forest Fields within or near the constituency. McGowan received a 12-year sentence and Wheeler-Spink three years after police seized drugs worth tens of thousands of pounds and significant assets.
British travellers face up to two-hour delays at European airports this Easter due to the EU's new entry/exit system (EES) requiring fingerprints and photographs for all non-EU citizens. Border security minister Alex Norris has warned constituents to allow extra time and coordinate with airlines ahead of travel.
The UK government has issued a warning to British holidaymakers about longer border queues at Spanish holiday destinations from April 10 due to the EU's new Entry Exit System (EES). Labour MP Alex Norris, the Minister for Border Security and Asylum, advised travellers to check with transport operators and confirmed the government is engaging with the EU to minimise disruption.
Nottingham City Council states it has sufficient resources to address a £958 million backlog of council house repairs identified through a recent stock condition survey, with 76.2% of homes now surveyed. The repairs backlog was flagged as a significant weakness by auditors and remains a concern for the Regulator for Social Housing following the council's poor inspection rating.
An abandoned 1869 lace factory in Sneinton, Nottingham, will be converted into 49 student flats following plans by Roden Street Holdings. The derelict William Bancroft House building, which has suffered years of decay and vandalism, will be restored and repurposed as student accommodation.
An inquest into the death of Mark Bates, a 32-year-old prisoner at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire, heard that he died in his cell on 26 March 2024 with multiple synthetic cannabinoids (Spice) found in his system. The case highlights ongoing challenges with drug trafficking in prisons and raises questions about mental health support and prison safety in this local facility.
The National Crime Agency has dismantled a major people smuggling supply network operating across Europe, with Syrian nationals arrested in Germany for supplying equipment to Channel boat smugglers. The operation, involving international partners, successfully intercepted 17 shipments of 'go kits' that could have transported approximately 1,000 people to the UK.
A former professional boxer, Curtis Valentine, runs Team Valentine Boxing Bootcamp in Radford, Nottingham, which has been helping local children and adults build confidence and improve mental health for five years. The gym has expanded from Forest Fields to a larger facility in Radford and is positively impacting the community by keeping young people engaged in constructive activity.
Immigration Minister Alex Norris has paused a plan to procure additional asylum seeker accommodation after concerns about lack of communication with local authorities. The reversal addresses local government concerns about housing pressure and represents a significant policy shift on asylum dispersal.
The UK Labour government has announced a new agreement with Nigeria to expedite deportations, signed by Home Office minister Alex Norris. The deal allows the use of UK letters as alternative identification for faster removal of visa overstayers, foreign criminals, and failed asylum seekers, though human rights organisations have raised concerns about wrongful deportations and violations of international standards.
The article covers testimony at the Nottingham Inquiry into the June 2023 attacks by Valdo Calocane that killed three people and injured others. Victims' families gave emotional evidence highlighting systemic failures by Nottinghamshire Police and other institutions that failed to protect them before and after the attacks.
The UK government has warned of potential Easter travel delays due to the EU's Entry Exit System (EES) becoming fully operational on April 10th 2026, which will require facial scans and fingerprints from non-EU travellers. Alex Norris, UK Minister for Border Security and Asylum, has advised travellers to allow extra time and check with transport operators, while confirming the government is engaging with the European Commission to minimise disruption.
The Foreign Office has issued a warning about new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks for UK travellers to 29 European countries, effective from 10 April. Alex Norris, Labour's Minister for Border Security and Asylum, advised travellers to allow extra time at borders and check with transport operators.
Nottingham City Council has secured permanent restrictions on 'To Let' boards in nine areas of the city, effective April 13, following a public consultation where 90% of respondents supported the crackdown. The restrictions aim to improve street appearance and reduce visual clutter in neighborhoods that have experienced high numbers of unmanaged letting boards.
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward has approved a £7.2m grant for a long-stalled 319-apartment development on Arkwright Street in Nottingham, ending a decade-long vacancy of the brownfield site. The scheme is expected to address housing demand in the city centre and could begin construction soon after final legal checks.
The EU's Entry Exit System (EES) will be fully implemented at all EU airports and ports from 10 April 2025, requiring British travellers to undergo biometric and passport scans at border control. The UK government has provided £10.5 million to help minimise disruption at juxtaposed ports, with Minister for Border Security Alex Norris advising travellers to allow extra time during Easter holidays.
The UK government has warned British tourists about new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks launching 10 April, which will require fingerprinting and photo registration at borders. Minister for Border Security Alex Norris has advised travellers to prepare for longer border processing times and noted government funding for major ports to manage the transition.
An Iraqi national based in Wolverhampton has been jailed for 10 years for his role in an international people trafficking ring that smuggled migrants into the UK. The case involved a sophisticated operation moving Vietnamese nationals through northern France via small boats and lorries, with Briem himself having arrived illegally by small boat in 2020 before becoming a smuggler.
An Iraqi national, Ramal Briem, has been sentenced to 10 years and two months in prison for his role in an international human trafficking network that smuggled migrants into the UK. The case was investigated by the National Crime Agency and prosecuted in the Midlands, with Border Security and Asylum Minister Alex Norris commenting on the government's crackdown on people smugglers.
The Nottingham Inquiry heard emotional testimony from parents of University of Nottingham student Barnaby Webber, who was murdered by Valdo Calocane in June 2023. The families criticised systemic failures by police and mental health services that they argue could have prevented the tragedy, highlighting broader concerns about public safety and institutional accountability.
Kate Meynell, the former Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable who admitted 'unacceptable' failures in the response to Valdo Calocane's 2023 murders of three people in Nottingham, has been appointed head of a regional review unit. Victims' families have strongly criticised the appointment as inappropriate and raising serious questions about accountability while the inquiry into the police response is still ongoing.
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