Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
Maya Ellis
Labour PartyMaya Ellis is the Labour MP for Ribble Valley, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on an amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill that would prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the Bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. This matters because without the amendment, a person could potentially use voluntary starvation to meet the terminal illness threshold and access an assisted death.
Vote on whether to add a provision to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ensuring that if an independent doctor dies or becomes too ill to complete their assessment before signing off on an assisted dying request, a further referral can be made to another doctor — mirroring an existing provision in the Bill for the attending doctor.
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.
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Positive coverage
“'Residents feel left in dark' - MP backs fight to 'save hospital' after ward closure” — Lancashire Telegraph
“'What can you do?' MP calls on government to help over Preston Guild Hall” — Lancashire Evening Post
A marginal seat — won by just 856 votes (1.6%) in 2024. Covers Bamber Bridge, Fulwood and Longridge (Ribble Valley). Population 104,585, notably older (median age 46 vs 41 nationally).
Why this celebrated Lancashire restaurant and pub is a 'class apart'
Lancashire Telegraph · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£28,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£37,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,875
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
68
47 primary, 11 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£351m
from 59,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,850
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,960
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▼
46.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
67.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 2 large towns, 3 towns, 17 villages, rural areas — 98,908 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
41 councillors across 27 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Hothersall | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jim Rogerson | May 2019 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Judith Anne Clark | May 2019 | |
| Bamber Bridge East | Labour Party | Emma Stevens | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Patricia Clare Hunter | May 2023 | |
| Bamber Bridge West | Labour Party | Caleb William Tomlinson | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Paul Foster | May 2023 | |
| Billington Langho | Conservative and Unionist Party | Steve Farmer | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tony Austin | May 2023 | |
| Bowland | Conservative and Unionist Party | Rosie Elms | May 2019 |
| Brockhall Dinckley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Stephen Alexis Atkinson | May 2023 |
| Chipping | Conservative and Unionist Party | Simon Hore | May 2023 |
| Clayton Le Dale Salesbury | Conservative and Unionist Party | Louise Edge | May 2019 |
| Coupe Green Gregson Lane | Labour Party | James Joseph Gleeson | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mathew Forshaw | May 2023 | |
| Derby Thornley | Labour Party | Kieren Spencer | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Rachael Elizabeth Ray | May 2023 | |
| Dilworth | Labour Party | Lee Jameson | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Nicholas Stubbs | May 2023 | |
| Gisburn Rimington | Conservative and Unionist Party | Charles William Hamish McFall | May 2023 |
| Greyfriars | Liberal Democrats | Michael Peak | May 2024 |
| Hurst Green Whitewell | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jan Alcock | May 2023 |
| Lostock Hall | Labour Party | Elaine Stringfellow | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Lesley Mary Pritchard | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Peter Alexander Gabbott | May 2023 | |
| Mellor | Conservative and Unionist Party | Robin Eric Walsh | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Stella Maria Brunskill | May 2023 | |
| Preston Rural East | Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark James Bell | May 2024 |
| Preston Rural North | Liberal Democrats | Daniel Guise | May 2024 |
| Ribchester | Labour Party | Karl Barnsley | May 2023 |
| Samlesbury Walton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Anjisu Jasmine Gleave | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Mullineaux | May 2023 | |
| Sharoe Green | Liberal Democrats | George Kulbacki | May 2024 |
| Waddington Bashall Eaves Mitton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Sophie Cowman | May 2023 |
| Walton Le Dale East | Labour Party | Chris Lomax | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Hilary Clare Bedford | May 2023 | |
| Walton Le Dale West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Damian John Bretherton | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Matt Campbell | May 2023 | |
| West Bradford Grindleton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Kevin Horkin | May 2023 |
| Whalley Nethertown | Labour Party | Aaron Oghenevwede Wilkins-Odudu | May 2023 |
| Wilpshire Ramsgreave | Conservative and Unionist Party | Stuart Hirst | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sue Bibby | 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 | 18,177 | 34.9% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 17,321 | 33.3% |
| Ref | 8,524 | 16.4% | |
| LD | 5,001 | 9.6% | |
| Green | 1,727 | 3.3% | |
| Ind | 1,273 | 2.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 33,346 | 60.3% |
| Lab | 14,907 | 27.0% | |
| LD | 4,776 | 8.6% | |
| Green | 1,704 | 3.1% | |
| Ind | 551 | 1.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 31,919 | 57.8% |
| Lab | 18,720 | 33.9% | |
| LD | 3,247 | 5.9% | |
| Green | 1,314 | 2.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,404 | 48.6% |
| Lab | 11,798 | 22.6% | |
| Ind | 8,250 | 15.8% | |
| LD | 2,756 | 5.3% | |
| Green | 2,193 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 1,498 | 2.9% | |
| Ind | 288 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 56 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 26,298 | 50.3% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 11,529 | 22.1% |
| LD | 10,732 | 20.5% | |
| Ind | 3,496 | 6.7% | |
| Ind | 232 | 0.4% |
Maya Ellis appeared in 1 national article across 1 topic (15 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.50)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Ellis demonstrates proactive constituent advocacy and local knowledge on a significant regional governance issue, though the article is her own opinion piece rather than independent reporting of achievement.
15 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
The Millstone Mellor, a 17th-century restaurant and pub located at the foot of the Ribble Valley, has been shortlisted as one of Lancashire's 10 best restaurants and gastro pubs. The venue is celebrated for its AA Rosette home-cooked food using local seasonal produce, and also operates as an inn and hotel.
Cave Rescue Organisation is promoting its annual Ingleborough Challenge fundraiser in May, offering two routes through the Ribble Valley landscape. Participants can choose between a 26-mile marathon or 12-mile circuit, with all proceeds supporting the rescue service.
The Bonny Inn in Ribchester Road has been nominated as a finalist in the Lancashire Telegraph Best Restaurant or gastropub competition, representing the strength of the region's food and hospitality sector. The pub serves high-quality meals sourced locally from Ribble Valley suppliers and hosts community events.
A planning application has been submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council to convert a vacant taxi office in Longridge town centre into an indoor children's role play centre for ages 0-7, with themed zones and a small café. The proposal aims to revitalise the empty unit while supporting local businesses and fitting with the council's policy of bringing leisure and community facilities into Longridge's main centre.
Ribble Valley residents, particularly elderly households in rural areas relying on heating oil, face severe financial hardship as oil prices have doubled in recent months, forcing families to find £1,000+ overnight. Local Conservative councillors have raised concerns about the adequacy of the government's new Crisis and Resilience Fund, with £400,000 allocated to Ribble Valley, while also warning that planned council reorganisations in 2028 could undermine the local knowledge needed to deliver effective support.
Home heating oil costs in rural Lancashire have doubled since the US-Israel war with Iran, creating severe hardship for elderly residents in Ribble Valley. Councillors Simon Hore and Kevin Horkin have highlighted the crisis, with some households facing 100% price increases and struggling to afford deliveries, while calling for clearer government support schemes.
Employees at fulfilmentcrowd, a local tech company based in Ribble Valley, raised £4,537 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation through various fundraising events including Pancake Day, sponsored walks, and participation in the Ribble Valley Born Survivor obstacle course. The funds will support cancer treatment and patient care projects in the local community.
Maya Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley, has written to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport requesting government support for Preston Guild Hall's reconstruction. The hall, which was popular with Ribble Valley constituents until its 2010 closure, requires £60m-£100m for rebuilding and Ellis argues it is crucial for Preston's growth and regional prosperity.
A planning inspector has upheld Preston City Council's rejection of a 95-home development proposal at Swainson Farm near Goosnargh Lane, determining that the site is unsuitable for expansion into rural countryside and that Preston has adequate housing supply. This latest dismissal ends another chapter in a planning saga stretching back to 2019, though applicants may pursue further appeals.
Ribble Valley Borough Council has raised formal concerns about a proposed 220-home affordable housing development and sports village in Longridge, questioning whether the scheme adequately addresses local housing needs and expressing worries about visual impact, traffic, and community infrastructure. The council seeks assurances on local access to homes, sports facility provision, and developer contributions to local amenities.
Maya Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley, is actively campaigning to support residents following the closure of Longridge Hospital's inpatient ward in November 2025 due to safety concerns. She is backing a grassroots campaign and planning meetings with health officials and constituents to demand clarity on the ward's reopening and the hospital's long-term future.
Anna Sherrington, a 48-year-old from Ribble Valley, has undergone six invasive operations for endometriosis after an eight-year diagnostic delay. The article highlights the lack of non-invasive diagnostic options for endometriosis and reports on promising blood test research being developed in Scotland that could provide faster, safer diagnosis.
The Game Cock Inn on Whalley Road in Lancashire is undergoing a major transformation into a premium Indian restaurant, realizing owner Yasin Ali's 30-year vision. The refurbishment includes modernized kitchen facilities, refined dining spaces, staff training, and planned outdoor terrace work, with the couple investing significantly to restore the struggling historic pub.
A GP practice in Bamber Bridge is appealing for the owner of a car parked illegally in a disabled bay for three weeks to move it, warning they will contact authorities for removal if necessary. The practice emphasizes that accessible parking spaces are essential for disabled patients.
A seven-car collision on the M65 motorway near Junction 3 (Blackburn) resulted in only minor injuries with no arrests made. The incident caused approximately 90 minutes of delays, with emergency services from multiple locations responding to clear the scene.
A memorial football match honouring Paul Fiddler, a grassroots football coach who died in a tragic accident on Longton Bypass, has been rescheduled from this Sunday to July 26 due to poor weather. The event at Freckleton will feature ex-Premier League players and raise funds for local schools and junior football through the North West Community Stars charity.
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Evans Vanodine International Plc, a cleaning products manufacturer based in Walton Summit (South Ribble), has applied to South Ribble Borough Council for permission to increase quantities of toxic chemicals held on site, including sodium hypochlorite and glutaraldehyde, due to increased customer demand and reclassification of products. The article also lists other planning applications across Chorley and South Ribble.
Preston Bus is launching a direct cross-city link (route 23) from Bamber Bridge to Preston via Walton-le-Dale, running every 20 minutes, alongside other service enhancements including a new Preston-Chorley route. The improvements represent significant investment by Preston Bus and Lancashire County Council to improve connectivity and reliability across South Ribble and Preston.
A seven-car collision on the M65 motorway near Junction 3 (Blackburn) caused significant disruption on 25 March, with the westbound carriageway closed for over three hours and resulting in hour-long delays and six miles of congestion. Emergency services responded quickly and no serious injuries or arrests were reported.
A seven-vehicle collision on the M65 near Blackburn caused significant traffic delays for motorists in the area, with up to 60 minutes of congestion reported. Emergency services responded promptly, and the incident was resolved within a few hours with no serious injuries.
A man in his 30s was stabbed on Collins Road in Bamber Bridge on Saturday evening and taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Lancashire Police are continuing their investigation with no arrests made, appealing for public information.
A new direct bus service (Route 124) launches between Preston and Chorley, serving communities including Hoghton, Brindle, and Whittle-le-Woods, funded by government grants. The service addresses long-standing local requests for improved connectivity and will provide the first direct links to Chorley Hospital from several villages.
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