Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2010.
Fred Thomas
Labour PartyFred Thomas is the Labour MP for Plymouth Moor View, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
A vote on whether to allow a Bill to be introduced that would replace the current first-past-the-post voting system with proportional representation (specifically single transferable vote) for UK parliamentary and English local government elections. The Bill was proposed by Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney, arguing the current system produces large parliamentary majorities on small vote shares.
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Positive coverage
“New technology tested in South West to track maritime emissions” — BBC
Critical coverage
“Parents must also take responsibility for online safety” — New Statesman
Represented by Lab since 2024. Centred on Plymouth. Population 95,540. Median income £24K (below average).
'I lost my sight after childbirth but it was restored thanks to donated plasma'
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£29,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
1,740
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
46
29 primary, 8 secondary, 9 other
Total Income Tax▼
£153m
from 46,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,130
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,310
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▼
44.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
61.9%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 village, rural areas — 101,188 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
7 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budshead | Labour Party | Alison Mary Simpson | May 2024 |
| Eggbuckland | Conservative and Unionist Party | Chris Wood | May 2024 |
| Ham | Labour Party | Kate Taylor | May 2024 |
| Honicknowle | Labour Party | Ray Morton | May 2024 |
| Moor View | Labour Party | Will Noble | May 2024 |
| Southway | Labour Party | Carol Ney | May 2024 |
| St Budeaux | Labour Party | Josh McCarty | 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 | 17,665 | 41.2% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 12,061 | 28.1% |
| Ref | 9,670 | 22.6% | |
| LD | 1,766 | 4.1% | |
| Green | 1,694 | 4.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 26,831 | 60.6% |
| Lab | 13,934 | 31.5% | |
| LD | 2,301 | 5.2% | |
| Green | 1,173 | 2.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 23,567 | 51.9% |
| Lab | 18,548 | 40.8% | |
| Ind | 1,849 | 4.1% | |
| LD | 917 | 2.0% | |
| Green | 536 | 1.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Con | 16,020 | 37.6% |
Won 2010 GE | Lab | 14,994 | 35.2% |
| Ind | 9,152 | 21.5% | |
| LD | 1,265 | 3.0% | |
| Green | 1,023 | 2.4% | |
| Ind | 152 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 15,433 | 37.2% | |
| Con | 13,845 | 33.3% | |
| LD | 7,016 | 16.9% | |
| Ind | 3,188 | 7.7% | |
| Ind | 1,438 | 3.5% | |
| Green | 398 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 208 | 0.5% |
Fred Thomas 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.
22 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A woman from Cornwall who lost her sight after childbirth had her vision restored thanks to a new plasma exchange service launched by NHS Blood and Transplant in the South West. The service, now operating in Plymouth and other regional hospitals, demonstrates the life-changing impact of blood and plasma donation.
An acid attack trial in Plymouth is hearing evidence about the murder of Danny Cahalane, a local drug dealer, in February 2025. Nine defendants are on trial, including London-based individuals and two women from Plymouth, with testimony covering the circumstances of the attack and defendants' movements.
An opinion piece argues that while social media companies bear responsibility for harmful design practices, parents also have a duty to monitor and control their children's device usage. The article references Plymouth Moor View MP Fred Thomas's advocacy for an under-16s social media ban, but questions whether a blanket ban is the best solution without addressing parental oversight and broader internet risks.
A new AI-powered system called EMMA has been successfully tested in Plymouth Sound to track maritime emissions, with backing from the Department of Transport and collaboration from local institutions including the University of Plymouth. The technology aims to help ports and regulators understand shipping emissions' sources and environmental impact, with potential deployment across the UK's top 20 ports.
Plymouth City Council has approved a scheme to build 80 socially rented homes off Bath Street in the city centre, with construction beginning within a month. The project, funded by Homes England (£14m+) and the council (£5m+), has drawn mixed public reaction, particularly around concerns about limited parking (26 spaces for 135 homes) and its alignment with the city's broader regeneration vision.
A trial at Winchester Crown Court involves nine people accused of murdering Danny Cahalane, who died from an acid attack at his Plymouth home in February 2025. Paris Wilson, a 35-year-old from Plymouth's The Quay, is on trial and was cross-examined about her communications with a drugs boss regarding her ex-husband's £120,000 debt.
A specialty coffee brand, The Curator, is opening a new outlet in Plymouth Market, bringing artisanal Italian-inspired coffee, cakes, and breads to the city. The opening also features the restoration of a 1970s mermaid mural discovered during renovations, adding cultural interest to the local market.
Plymouth has been excluded from the Government's new towns list but will instead receive a bespoke support package worth up to £21bn from the National Housing Delivery Fund to build 10,000 city centre homes. The package includes grants, loans, and investments, with a joint working group between MHCLG and MoD focusing on Plymouth's role in naval technology and defence.
Plymouth is adding new sculptures to the Beryl Cook trail, including a 'Hips and Chips' sculpture at Plymouth Hoe, as part of celebrations marking 100 years since the renowned artist's birth. The initiative has generated significant public interest and engagement, with thousands visiting The Box exhibition and the sculptures becoming popular photo spots.
Work is set to begin within a month on an 80-home social rental development in Plymouth city centre off Bath Street, funded by Homes England (£14m+) and Plymouth City Council (£5m+). The scheme is part of a broader regeneration effort for Millbay and will help address Plymouth's housing waiting list of 7,000 people.
Plymouth City Council has proposed increases to hackney carriage (black cab) taxi fares, with Tariffs 1 and 3 rising 4% and Tariff 2 rising 3%, justified by CPI inflation and cost-of-living pressures. The council is accepting written representations for 28 days before making a final decision on the fare adjustments.
Plymouth City Council has proposed parking restrictions on sections of Crabtree Close near Sainsbury's Marsh Mills (PL3 area). Residents are invited to submit representations by 16 April 2026 regarding the Traffic Regulation Order, with full details available on the council website.
Plymouth City Council has submitted a £50m planning application to transform the derelict Civic Centre into 144 apartments and a Blue-Green Skills Hub at City College Plymouth, training 2,000 students annually across technical and higher education courses. The project is funded through government grants (Future High Streets Fund, Levelling Up Fund, Homes England) and council borrowing, with the planning authority now to consider the 1,000-page application.
Plymouth has been excluded from the Government's new towns scheme but will receive a 'bespoke support package' to deliver 10,000 homes in the city centre, with the council planning major engagement on its City Living Framework masterplan following May's elections.
Plymouth playwright Laura Horton has co-founded Totally Unhinged Productions to commission local writers and stage free theatre performances in a mushroom farm in Stonehouse. The initiative aims to provide opportunities for mid-career artists during a difficult period for theatre funding.
Plymouth has been rejected from the UK City of Culture 2029 shortlist but leaders vow to continue with major cultural events and regional collaboration. The city plans to focus on significant local milestones including Plymouth's city centenary in 2028 and the reopening of the revamped Guildhall in 2029.
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