Dr Marie Tidball · Labour Party
West Midlands, England
: 70,435
Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2017.
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Marie Tidball
Labour PartyDr Marie Tidball is the Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
MPs voted on whether to give the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill a Second Reading, allowing it to progress through Parliament. This bill proposes significant changes to the welfare system, including reforms to how disability benefits (PIP) are assessed and restrictions on who qualifies for the health-related component of Universal Credit.
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Positive coverage
“Prime Minister backs tram plans as MP calls for extension” — The Star
“Reform MPs branded 'disrespectful' for storming out of PMQs during Yorkshire question” — Yorkshire Post
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Chapeltown and High Green, Penistone and Ecclesfield and Grenoside. Population 87,815, notably older (median age 47 vs 41 nationally).
Elections website predicts big losses for Labour on Sheffield City Council
The Star · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£34,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,880
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
42
33 primary, 4 secondary, 5 other
Total Income Tax▼
£231m
from 48,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,660
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,810
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▼
46.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
66.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 large town, 8 towns, 9 villages, rural areas — 91,660 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
6 councillors across 6 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodworth | Liberal Democrats | Chris Wray | May 2024 |
| East Ecclesfield | Liberal Democrats | Alan Geoffrey Woodcock | May 2024 |
| Penistone East | Labour Party | John Roberts | May 2024 |
| Penistone West | Liberal Democrats | Mandy Lowe-Flello | May 2024 |
| Stocksbridge Upper Don | Labour Party | Mark Harris Whittaker | May 2024 |
| West Ecclesfield | Liberal Democrats | Ann Christine Whitaker | May 2024 |
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 | 19,169 | 43.6% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 10,430 | 23.7% |
| Ref | 9,456 | 21.5% | |
| LD | 2,866 | 6.5% | |
| Green | 2,044 | 4.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 23,688 | 47.8% | |
| Lab | 16,478 | 33.3% | |
| LD | 5,054 | 10.2% | |
| Ind | 4,300 | 8.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 22,807 | 45.8% |
| Con | 21,485 | 43.1% | |
| Ind | 3,453 | 6.9% | |
| LD | 2,042 | 4.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 19,691 | 42.0% |
| Con | 12,968 | 27.7% | |
| Ind | 10,738 | 22.9% | |
| LD | 2,957 | 6.3% | |
| Ind | 500 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 17,565 | 37.8% |
| Con | 14,516 | 31.2% | |
| LD | 9,800 | 21.1% | |
| Ind | 2,207 | 4.7% | |
| Ind | 1,936 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 492 | 1.1% |
Marie Tidball 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.
10 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
An elections website predicts Labour will lose seats on Sheffield City Council in May elections, dropping from 36 to 30 seats, with gains mainly to the Greens. The prediction includes Reform UK winning Stocksbridge & Upper Don from Labour, directly affecting a ward within the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
Three dead French Bulldog puppies were discovered abandoned in carrier bags on the A616 near Wortley, Barnsley, close to Stocksbridge Bypass on March 16, 2026. South Yorkshire Police are conducting forensic testing and appealing for public information about the incident.
Miriam Cates, the former MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, criticises Reform UK and the Conservative Party for committing to the unsustainable triple lock pension policy rather than pursuing meaningful reform. She argues the triple lock is unaffordable, driving economic problems while politicians fear losing the 'grey vote' and refuses to honestly debate pensions reform.
A Countryside Alliance report reveals 712 crimes at churches and religious buildings across Yorkshire in 2025, with West Yorkshire accounting for 445 incidents. The article specifically mentions St John's Church in Penistone, which is still recovering from a lead theft in 2007, highlighting how local heritage sites remain vulnerable to criminal targeting.
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard is backing a £30m government-funded plan to replace Shalesmoor roundabout (which sits on Penistone Road) with traffic lights and improved traffic flow. The roundabout is a key junction linking major hospitals and serving many commuters, but Sheffield residents are divided on the scheme, with many questioning whether the money could be better spent elsewhere.
Sheffield City Council is investing up to £30m in the Shalesmoor Gateway scheme to replace the roundabout with traffic lights and improve conditions for buses, trams, pedestrians, and cyclists on the A61 Penistone Road. The project aims to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and support economic growth, with construction expected to take two years.
Sheffield City Council will hold elections on May 7, 2026, with 28 of 84 seats contested. The article provides information on voting procedures and notes that Stocksbridge held a by-election in 2025 where Reform councillor John Booker was elected, the city's first Reform representative.
A feature article promoting Cawthorne village near Barnsley as a desirable residential destination, highlighting local amenities, attractions, and property prices. The village was named one of Britain's 48 poshest villages in 2024 by the Daily Telegraph.
Northern Rail announces that most services will run normally over Easter, though planned engineering work will cause some disruptions. The Penistone line will see bus replacement services between Huddersfield and Lockwood/Penistone during the Easter weekend.
Barnsley Council will hold its first all-out election in 52 years, with all 63 seats contested simultaneously under new ward boundaries and a four-yearly electoral cycle. The article details the current political composition, recent electoral trends, and highlights that Penistone West—within the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency—is a key battleground where the Liberal Democrats have gained ground, with their local councillor Hannah Kitching leading the opposition.
Lee Bennett, a 37-year-old train driver from Oughtibridge in the constituency, completed a remarkable 184-mile seven-day run across England to raise funds and awareness for Andy's Man Club, a male suicide prevention charity. His effort highlights the mental health crisis affecting men and aims to challenge the stigma around men discussing emotions.
Sheffield City Council is developing plans to manage traffic during the removal of Shalesmoor roundabout and its replacement with traffic lights, as part of a £22m scheme. The junction on Penistone Road is complex due to tram lines, major roads, and pedestrian infrastructure, but will include new cycling and pedestrian facilities along with improved traffic flow.
A letters page responding to George Monbiot's article on food security, with contributions from Richard Harvey on UK farmland decline and food self-sufficiency, and Joy Webb from Penistone advocating for local, organic, and sustainable food choices.
Sheffield City Council has secured government backing for a £22m scheme to replace the Shalesmoor Roundabout with traffic lights and improve cycling/pedestrian infrastructure on the A61 Penistone Road. The project aims to reduce congestion, support new housing development in the area, and encourage sustainable transport modes.
Obituary of Elsie Matthewman, a Sheffield-born woman who worked at Samuel Fox's umbrella factory in Stocksbridge and later became a prominent supporter and speaker for Cry-sis, a national charity helping parents of babies with sleep difficulties. Her life reflects the industrial heritage of the Stocksbridge area and her significant contribution to family support services.
Dr Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, was interrupted during PMQs when Reform MPs stormed out during a Yorkshire question about the World Snooker Championship staying in Sheffield and a proposed tram extension to Stocksbridge. Dr Tidball publicly criticized Reform's departure as disrespectful to Parliament and the Speaker.
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MP Dr Marie Tidball called on Prime Minister Starmer to fund a tram train extension to Stocksbridge, citing improved transport links for constituents attending the World Snooker Championships. The PM responded positively, confirming £1.4 billion funding available to the South Yorkshire combined authority for transport improvements including potential tram extensions.
A Penistone historian is working to raise awareness of the town's significant influence on football history, particularly through John Marsh, one of Sheffield Wednesday's founding fathers. The effort includes a historical trail during Penistone Arts Week and hopes to get Sheffield Wednesday to better recognize Marsh's legacy at Hillsborough stadium.
Local charity Suicide Sucks is hosting a 'Voices for Hope' art exhibition during Penistone Arts Week at St John's Church, featuring artwork and recorded voices from people sharing their mental health and suicide prevention stories. The event aims to promote hope and demonstrate how talking can help those struggling with mental health issues.
A heavy goods vehicle crashed through garden walls and parked cars on Sheffield Road in Oxspring, Barnsley, early on March 24th. The incident caused significant property damage but no serious injuries; the driver was taken to hospital as a precaution. A resident noted the crash occurred near a school bus stop where 30-40 children would have been waiting an hour later.
A Penistone resident was convicted of fraud and witness intimidation after attempting to circumvent a bail order by writing letters to his ex-wife addressed to their dogs. Shane Murphy, 53, with 266 previous offences, was sentenced to 24 months in prison and given a five-year restraining order.
MP Dr Marie Tidball raised constituent concerns at PMQs about tripled heating oil costs in the constituency, citing a Grenoside resident's bills rising from £257 to £700 since December. She questioned the PM on access to the government's £53 million rural support package and called for better regulation of the oil industry.
South Yorkshire developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes showcases cycle lanes at their Penistone developments (Penning Fold and Penning Ridge) designed to support active journeys to school and reduce carbon footprints. The article highlights the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's national competition and notes that 14% of primary school trips are currently by bike, with infrastructure improvements being promoted as part of sustainable living.
Sarah Champion, MP for Rotherham, welcomes the government's new steel strategy aimed at protecting the UK steel industry and boosting domestic production to 50% of total consumption. The strategy is expected to benefit Speciality Steel, which operates major plants in Rotherham and Stocksbridge and is currently under government administration.
Sheffield City Council has approved initial budgets for leisure facility improvements, including a feasibility study for rebuilding Concord Sports Centre in Shiregreen and approval for a new cricket pavilion in Stocksbridge. The Stocksbridge project, funded partly through the Towns Fund Programme, is directly relevant to the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency and represents local regeneration investment.
Speciality Steel UK, which employs 1,300 workers across sites including Stocksbridge, is rumoured to be close to sale after being placed in liquidation in August. Multiple potential buyers are reported to be touring the site, with some workers expressing cautious optimism about the prospect of returning to normal operations, though a former engineer warns of significant obstacles to restarting the plant.
A local history perspective on Stocksbridge's decline from a thriving steel manufacturing hub in the 1960s—employing over 6,000 people and operating 24/7—to its current state with only a few hundred employees. The article traces the town's economic collapse through poor business decisions (halting on-site steel melting in the early 2000s), the opening of Fox Valley Retail Park in 2016, and the loss of local services, transport links, and community infrastructure.
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