Rishi Sunak · Conservative and Unionist Party
Yorkshire and The Humber, England
: 73,886
Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Richmond (Yorks).
Votes less often than 99% of MPs.
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Rishi Sunak
Conservative and Unionist PartyThe Rt Hon Rishi Sunak is the Conservative MP for Richmond and Northallerton, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
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.
MPs voted to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill aims to create a 'smokefree generation' by gradually raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that those born after a certain date can never legally purchase it, representing the biggest public health intervention since the 2007 smoking ban.
MPs voted on whether to give the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill its Second Reading, which would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to legally request assistance to end their lives under strict safeguards. This was a landmark free vote on one of the most ethically contested issues in recent parliamentary history.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Richmond and Northallerton has been mixed for Rishi across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Wainwright Society joins St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay Coast to Coast celebrations” — The Scarborough News
“Reeth Medical Centre closure prompts former PM to step in” — BBC
Critical coverage
“Starmer's immigration rhetoric follows familiar pattern of bold claims but few results, expert says” — Yahoo News UK
“State pension entitlement gaps: Blow for mothers as National Insurance credit system delayed until April 2027” — MoneyWeek
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Con in its first election in 2024. Covers Northallerton, Catterick Garrison and Richmond. Population 93,752, notably older (median age 49 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 58% below the national average.
Woman charged with arson after Great Ayton flat fire
BBC · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£36,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,215
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
61
51 primary, 6 secondary, 4 other
Total Income Tax▼
£303m
from 53,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,660
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,710
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▼
44.7
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
61.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 3 towns, 13 villages, rural areas — 93,482 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
14 councillors across 14 wards · Last elections: Sept 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick Village Brompton On Swale | Conservative and Unionist Party | Carl Les | May 2022 |
| Great Ayton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Heather Moorhouse | May 2022 |
| Hipswell Colburn | Green Party of England and Wales | Kevin Foster | May 2022 |
| Hutton Rudby Osmotherley | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Hugill | Sept 2023 |
| Leyburn Middleham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Karin Sedgwick | May 2022 |
| Morton On Swale Appleton Wiske | Conservative and Unionist Party | Annabel Susan Wilkinson | May 2022 |
| North Richmondshire | Conservative and Unionist Party | Angus Thompson | May 2022 |
| Northallerton North Brompton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Steve Watson | May 2022 |
| Northallerton South | Conservative and Unionist Party | Caroline Anne Dickinson | May 2022 |
| Richmond | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Stuart Parsons | May 2022 |
| Romanby | Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Robert Wilkinson | May 2022 |
| Scotton Lower Wensleydale | Conservative and Unionist Party | Tom Jones | May 2022 |
| Stokesley | Liberal Democrats | Bryn Griffiths | May 2022 |
| Upper Dales | Conservative and Unionist Party | Yvonne Peacock | May 2022 |
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 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 23,059 | 47.5% |
| Lab | 10,874 | 22.4% | |
| Ref | 7,142 | 14.7% | |
| LD | 4,322 | 8.9% | |
| Green | 2,058 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 308 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 222 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 160 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 132 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 99 | 0.2% | |
| WPB | 90 | 0.2% | |
| Ind | 33 | 0.1% | |
| Ind | 27 | 0.1% |
Rishi Sunak appeared in 5 national articles across 4 topics (11 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2026)
Mixed (-0.26)Ranked #36 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Sunak's temporary fuel duty cut from 2022 is referenced as potentially being unwound, undermining a previous cost-of-living measure and affecting his policy legacy.
Associated with the 2023 cancellation of the northern leg of HS2, which created the current problematic situation now forcing difficult decisions about train specifications.
Sunak's October 2023 decision to cancel the northern and eastern legs of HS2 is directly responsible for the reduced scope and resident uncertainty about future completion.
Mentioned only in historical context for the October 2023 cancellation decision, with no evaluation of this action.
Mentioned only for temporal context (when closure began in April 2023); no substantive political commentary or action regarding the project delays.
11 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A woman has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life and burglary following a flat fire in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire on Wednesday. The fire caused total damage to one flat and smoke damage to the property above, but no injuries were reported, with police describing it as an isolated incident.
Reeth Medical Centre in the Yorkshire Dales is closing on 29 May after the GP's retirement, with NHS efforts to find a replacement having failed. MP Rishi Sunak has pledged to work with local councillors to find a solution, while residents express concern about accessing healthcare in this rural area.
North Yorkshire Council leader Carl Les celebrates the council's achievements three years after its formation as a unitary authority, highlighting successful Levelling Up funding for a town centre regeneration scheme in Catterick (likely Catterick Garrison), healthcare improvements through the Integrated Care Scheme, and strong performance ratings from Ofsted and CQC.
Reeth Medical Centre in Swaledale will close on May 29, 2026, after Dr Mike Brookes' retirement, with the NHS unable to find a successor despite comprehensive efforts. Richmond and Northallerton MP Rishi Sunak is actively engaging with the ICB and local councillors to explore alternative solutions and understand the circumstances of the closure.
Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond and Northallerton, injured himself skiing over Easter while 'showing off' to his daughters but reassured constituents he would continue his parliamentary and constituency work. The article provides background on his family wealth and includes a reference to a previous ice-skating incident in 2022.
A community grant from Broadacres has enabled Kurling sessions to be set up at Town Close extra care scheme in Stokesley, bringing recreational activity and social connection to older residents and those with disabilities. The initiative addresses isolation among vulnerable community members in the Richmond and Northallerton area.
A Colburn-based business, The Vehicle Group, raised £1,202 for veterans' homelessness support by participating in the Great Tommy Sleep Out. The company's proximity to Catterick Garrison and its workforce composition (38% veterans, reservists, and dependants) make this cause particularly meaningful to the local community.
Mainsgill Farm Shop, located off the A66 just outside Richmond in North Yorkshire, has become one of the largest farm-retail operations in the North of England. The article highlights the business's growth, scale, ratings, and on-site attractions, directly covering a significant local business in the constituency.
Local news about The Castle, a homeware store in Ripon, passing to new owners Zoe and Robert Nemes after 30 years under Graham and Sasha Wilkes. The new owners vow to preserve the store's heritage while introducing new offerings.
Duplicate article from Article 1 covering the sale of Rooftops Nursery School in Richmond to new owners Joanne and Andrew Banner after Hannah Hurley's over-decade tenure.
Rooftops Nursery School in Richmond, North Yorkshire's only private nursery, has been sold after over a decade of ownership by Hannah Hurley to first-time buyers Joanne and Andrew Banner. The nursery serves up to 54 children using Montessori principles and is accredited by The Curiosity Approach.
Richmond is receiving £250,000 in community-driven funding to build a new bike park, designed to promote cycling and active travel. Construction is due to start in May 2025, with a soft launch in autumn 2026 and full opening in spring 2027.
Marie Curie director Victoria Wharton criticises the government's inadequate response to a palliative and end-of-life care crisis in England, citing specific problems in Yorkshire and the North East including high emergency admissions among dying people. She calls for the delayed care framework to provide genuine funding and 24/7 support.
A travel writer explores the newly designated Coast to Coast national trail, which runs through Richmond and Northallerton. Former PM Rishi Sunak, who has held the Richmond and Northallerton seat since 2015, secured £5.6m in funding in 2022 to develop the trail after learning of its economic importance to local businesses.
News story about the UK and France extending their migrant interdiction deal by two months as negotiations continue on a £650 million replacement agreement. References the original 2023 deal signed by Rishi Sunak.
Article discussing the Labour government's plan to extend financial support to France for migrant interdiction, with criticism from Nigel Farage and Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp. References the original 2023 deal negotiated by then-PM Rishi Sunak.
The Wainwright Society celebrates the Coast to Coast Walk receiving National Trail designation, with Rishi Sunak (former PM and current MP for Richmond and Northallerton) presenting a signpost at the launch event in Reeth. The route received £5.5m investment over three years.
The article provides safety information about accessing Catterick Training Area, a MOD facility, with guidance on public access to specified roads, footpaths, and bridleways when ranges are not in use.
A soldier from Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman while heavily intoxicated in 2022. The defendant received a 12-month custodial sentence and was placed on the sex offenders' register for ten years.
The Leyburn Jazz Festival is returning for its sixth year from October 15-18, featuring top jazz acts and performers at St Matthew's Church in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. The festival combines live music with the appeal of the Dales location, attracting visitors from across the region.
A North Yorkshire gallery exhibition showcases artwork and poetry from Richmond primary school pupils as part of the town's bid for Town of Culture status. The event, organised by Richmondshire Building Preservation Trust, reflects young people's creative views on what makes Richmond special and its future.
An Oxford Migration Observatory expert criticizes PM Keir Starmer's 'smash the gangs' pledge as following a familiar pattern of bold political rhetoric without evidence of delivery, comparing it to Rishi Sunak and David Cameron's failed promises on migration. The expert notes governments struggle to control external factors affecting immigration policy.
French officials are resisting Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's demands for migrant crossing targets as part of renegotiating a £480m UK-France deal to stop small boat crossings. The existing deal, originally struck by Rishi Sunak in 2023, is set to expire, leaving negotiations deadlocked over interception targets and migrant safety concerns.
Analysis newsletter piece discussing UK youth employment crisis with focus on London, AI's impact on entry-level jobs, and London's emerging role as an AI hub. Discusses national employment challenges affecting young people across the UK including Richmond and Northallerton.
UK government delays introduction of National Insurance credit replacement scheme for mothers affected by High Income Child Benefit Charge from April 2026 to April 2027. This affects state pension entitlements across the UK including constituents of Richmond and Northallerton.
Rishi Sunak outlines a strategic plan to modernise the BBC in response to YouTube's growing audience dominance, proposing a 'twin-track' approach including expanded YouTube presence and stronger BBC iPlayer focus. This article directly discusses policy positions from the current MP for Richmond and Northallerton.
Northallerton High Street has undergone a deep cleaning initiative led by the Northallerton Business Improvement District with funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, aimed at enhancing the town centre's appearance and supporting local businesses.
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