Andrew Pakes · Labour and Co-operative Party
East of England, England
: 73,378
Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2019.
Andrew Pakes
Labour and Co-operative PartyAndrew Pakes is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Peterborough, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
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.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop eating and drinking. The amendment would close a potential loophole where a person who is not otherwise terminally ill could meet the bill's eligibility criteria by voluntarily starving themselves.
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Positive coverage
“Peterborough leads the way: MP Andrew Pakes backs 'Freight Forward' to reduce HGVs on local roads” — News for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire
“Council's revamped city centre vision to include Embankment and Town Bridge” — Peterborough Today
A marginal seat — won by just 118 votes (0.3%) in 2024. Covers Peterborough, Eye (Peterborough) and Thorney. Population 123,385, notably young (median age 36 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 99% above the national average. Median income £25K (below average).
Cambridgeshire woman used popular TV show to understand cancer diagnosis
Cambridge News Online · 8 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£30,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,580
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
54
33 primary, 7 secondary, 14 other
Total Income Tax▼
£227m
from 60,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,240
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,810
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▼
40.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
53.3%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 4 villages, rural areas — 131,151 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
13 councillors across 12 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bretton | Labour Party | Nicola Jenkins | May 2024 |
| Central | Labour Party | Amjad Iqbal | May 2024 |
| Dogsthorpe | Labour Party | Jason McNally | May 2024 |
| East | Labour Party | Numan Ali Iqbal | May 2024 |
| Eye Thorney Newborough | Peterborough First | Mark David Michael Ormston | May 2024 |
| Gunthorpe | Liberal Democrats | Ann Louise Shaheed | May 2024 |
| North | Labour Party | Zameer Ali | May 2024 |
| Park | Labour Party | Angus Alexander Ellis | May 2024 |
| Paston Walton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alex Rafiq | May 2024 |
| Ravensthorpe | Green Party of England and Wales | Qaiser Farid | May 2024 |
| Werrington | Peterborough First | John Raymond Fox | May 2024 |
| Peterborough First | Sarah Areatha Hillier | May 2024 | |
| West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Lynne Ayres | 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 | 13,418 | 32.0% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 13,300 | 31.8% |
| Ref | 5,379 | 12.8% | |
| WPB | 5,051 | 12.1% | |
| Green | 2,542 | 6.1% | |
| LD | 1,746 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 225 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 211 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 22,334 | 46.7% | |
Won Peterborough By-election | Lab | 19,754 | 41.3% |
| LD | 2,334 | 4.9% | |
| Ind | 2,127 | 4.5% | |
| Green | 728 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 260 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 151 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 113 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 10,484 | 30.9% | |
| Ind | 9,801 | 28.9% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 7,243 | 21.4% |
| LD | 4,159 | 12.3% | |
| Green | 1,035 | 3.0% | |
Won 2024 GE | Ind | 400 | 1.2% |
| Ind | 162 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 153 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 135 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 112 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 101 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 60 | 0.2% | |
| Ind | 45 | 0.1% | |
| Ind | 25 | 0.1% | |
| Ind | 5 | 0.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 22,950 | 48.1% | |
Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 22,343 | 46.8% |
| LD | 1,597 | 3.4% | |
| Green | 848 | 1.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2010 GE | Con | 18,684 | 39.7% |
Won Peterborough By-election | Lab | 16,759 | 35.6% |
| Ind | 7,485 | 15.9% | |
| LD | 1,774 | 3.8% | |
| Green | 1,218 | 2.6% | |
| Ind | 639 | 1.4% | |
| Ind | 516 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GE | Con | 18,133 | 40.4% |
| Lab | 13,272 | 29.5% | |
| LD | 8,816 | 19.6% | |
| Ind | 3,007 | 6.7% | |
| Ind | 770 | 1.7% | |
| Green | 523 | 1.2% | |
| Ind | 406 | 0.9% |
Andrew Pakes 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.
20 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A 20-year-old Peterborough woman shares her experience of being diagnosed with diffuse large B cell lymphoma at 19, highlighting her treatment at Peterborough City Hospital and Addenbrooke's Hospital, and praising the Teenage Cancer Trust's support. She calls for better communication with young people (13-24) when delivering cancer diagnoses.
The article presents Department for Education data on permanent exclusions at six Peterborough secondary schools during the 2023/24 academic year, identifying those with the lowest exclusion rates. It provides context on what permanent exclusions are and how they are measured.
Bright Street in Peterborough city centre will close eastbound for three weeks starting April 13 for traffic light refurbishments. Diversions will be in place via Westgate and Lincoln Road, with neighbouring roads remaining open.
PCSO Thomas Puthanpurayil, who has served Peterborough's Millfield area for 18 years, has been recognised as an 'unsung hero' for his community policing work and youth projects. He has received multiple awards for his dedication to bringing diverse faith communities together and establishing successful community initiatives like the Police Street Soccer project.
Two Peterborough men were convicted and sentenced for dealing Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin) following their arrest in Teversham on 29 December. Daniel Bari received 5 years 7 months and Emilis Urlikas received 16 months, with significant quantities of drugs and cash seized.
Playard, a new entertainment venue in Peterborough, has opened offering games, VR experiences, food, and drinks in a social setting designed for families and groups. The venue features board games, interactive darts, VR experiences, and affordable activities starting at £5 per hour, with DJ entertainment on weekends.
Faizan Anwer, a Peterborough entrepreneur with a background in precision manufacturing, has launched Kitchen Makeovers with his wife, offering cost-effective kitchen transformations as an alternative to full refits. The business focuses on quality, customer service, and building local reputation through reliable workmanship.
A former Cambridgeshire police officer based in Peterborough has been dismissed following a misconduct hearing for sending misogynistic, predatory, and sexually degrading messages over an 8-year period. The case highlights serious misconduct within local policing and raises concerns about professional standards in the Peterborough-based force.
Peterborough BMX Club achieved success at a regional competition in Ipswich, with seven class wins including two for Frederic Staite, and 16 top-three finishes overall. The club is currently second in the regional standings and will compete in the National BMX series this weekend.
A 60-year-old man has been jailed for four years after being convicted of sexually abusing a young girl in Peterborough between 2000 and 2002, starting when the victim was seven years old. The victim reported the abuse more than 25 years later, leading to the conviction and sentencing at Cambridge Crown Court.
A 60-year-old man from Oxford has been jailed for historic child sexual abuse offences against a girl in Peterborough. The conviction follows a trial at Cambridge Crown Court and recognises the victim's courage in coming forward after many years.
A new NHS trust combining Cambridgeshire and Norfolk community services has officially launched, providing care across multiple locations including Peterborough. The merger aims to improve outcomes and efficiency while maintaining continuity for existing patients.
Digitalbox PLC, a Peterborough-based digital media company owning brands like Daily Mash and Tab, reported financial results showing a widened pretax loss to £267,000 in 2025 despite revenue growth to £3.9 million. The company claims to enter 2026 with improved margins and balance sheet strength.
Stagecoach East has launched a new Multi-Buy app feature offering discounts of up to 30% on bundles of daily bus tickets valid for 12 months. The initiative aims to make public transport more affordable and accessible for Peterborough residents facing cost-of-living pressures.
Jake Jarman, a Peterborough-based gymnast, is preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with hopes of replicating his four gold medals from Birmingham 2022. The 24-year-old, who is now an Olympic bronze medallist and two-time world champion, reflects on how the Birmingham Games launched his senior career and aims to bring home another strong medal haul while promoting gymnastics through his social media presence.
Cambridgeshire Police released images of nine criminals jailed in Peterborough during March, including Wayne Lightfoot who received a 26-year sentence for rape, sexual assault, and false imprisonment. The article highlights serious crimes prosecuted in the constituency.
Lodge Farm Dog Park is opening a second location called Water Paws in Peterborough on April 7, featuring a dedicated swimming pool for dogs alongside recreational facilities. The expansion responds to the success and high demand of the first dog park that opened in November 2023.
MP Andrew Pakes backed the launch of the Freight Forward report in Parliament, championing increased rail freight capacity to reduce HGV traffic on local roads. The article highlights Peterborough's strategic importance as a freight hub and home to GB Railfreight, a major rail freight operator investing in sustainable locomotives and maintenance technology.
TUK Group, an Ontario real estate developer, announced expansion of its Peterborough residential portfolio with approximately $6 million in newly stabilized and acquired assets, including an eight-unit refurbished property and a fifteen-unit acquisition with six units offered at below-market rents to address local housing demand.
Peterborough Council has unveiled plans to revamp the city centre using £1.5 million from the government's Pride in Place Impact Fund, including improvements to the Embankment, Town Bridge lighting, and street furniture. MP Andrew Pakes claimed credit for securing the funding, while Deputy Leader Cllr Mohammed Farooq outlined potential enhancements across multiple areas.
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