Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Salford and Eccles.
Recorded crime is 100% below the national average.
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Rebecca Long Bailey
Labour PartyRebecca Long Bailey is the Labour MP for Salford, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
MPs voted on whether to accept the remaining Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, a wide-ranging policing and criminal justice bill. This was a package vote covering multiple Lords changes, some of which the government accepted, others it rejected and replaced with alternative provisions, including on civil liberties issues such as freedom of expression and religion.
Vote on regulations to raise university tuition fees in England by 2.71% for 2026-27. The Labour government backed the increase, while opposition MPs (Conservatives) criticised it as an added burden on young people, despite their own party having nearly tripled fees in 2012.
MPs voted on new regulations expanding the Public Order Act 2023 to criminalise interference with key national infrastructure, such as energy, transport, and water systems. This extends powers introduced to tackle disruptive protest tactics used by groups like Just Stop Oil.
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Positive coverage
“'Labour can only survive if we choose a different path'” — Morning Star
“Friday briefing: Can the left mobilise itself to outmarch the momentum of the far right?” — Yahoo
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Covers Salford, Clifton (Salford) and Swinton (Salford). Population 122,338, notably young (median age 31 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 100% below the national average. 6,085 businesses.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£33,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
6,085
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
53
26 primary, 5 secondary, 22 other
Total Income Tax▼
£280m
from 59,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,690
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,720
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▼
39.9
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
51.6%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 large town, 1 town, 1 village, rural areas — 123,057 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
10 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfriars Trinity | Labour Party | Jane Elizabeth Hamilton | May 2024 |
| Broughton | Labour Party | Maria Brabiner | May 2024 |
| Claremont | Labour Party | Barbara Anne Bentham | May 2024 |
| Ordsall | Labour Party | Brendan Keville | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Tanya Burch | May 2024 | |
| Pendlebury Clifton | Labour Party | Su Matthews | May 2024 |
| Pendleton Charlestown | Labour Party | Michele Barnes | May 2024 |
| Quays | Liberal Democrats | Jonathan Moore | May 2024 |
| Swinton Park | Labour Party | Heather Dawn Fletcher | May 2024 |
| Weaste Seedley | Labour Party | Phil Cusack | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 21,132 | 53.2% |
| Ref | 6,031 | 15.2% | |
| Green | 5,188 | 13.1% | |
| Con | 3,583 | 9.0% | |
| LD | 2,752 | 6.9% | |
| WPB | 791 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 227 | 0.6% |
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A 29-year-old man, Lewis Kent, was found dead at his flat on Gus Risman Street in Salford on Good Friday. His mother discovered him unresponsive after he failed to respond to her calls, and a 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse offences; the cause of death remains under investigation.
DLA Architecture has submitted planning approval for an 814-home riverside residential scheme in Salford's Ordsall area, featuring three brick-fronted towers and extensive public realm. The development includes community facilities and was redesigned following local consultation to improve integration with the existing neighbourhood.
A Salford charity shopper found a Maje designer dress worth £300+ for just £8, highlighting the quality of stock available in local charity shops. The story celebrates Salford's charity shopping scene and has attracted interest from others wanting to visit the area.
A landmark child homicide case from 2005 involving the brutal murder of nine-month-old Mollie Norman in Little Hulton, Salford, by former soldier Trevor Stoker. The case fundamentally changed how UK police investigate child homicides, with Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Wessell leading an investigation that pioneered new forensic and medical science approaches that continue to inform policing nationally.
A new Metrolink map reveals the Trafford Centre tram line has been extended to Crumpsall, with new walking indicators added between stops in Salford Quays. The changes come as part of a £150m maintenance and upgrade programme running spring to autumn, during which service frequency reduces from 12 to 15 minutes.
The M60 motorway in Salford experienced significant traffic disruptions on April 1 due to emergency repairs between junctions 11 and 10, with two lanes closed and queues extending back towards junction 15. This incident directly affected Salford commuters and residents relying on this major transport artery.
The award-winning Old Vic production of A Christmas Carol will run at the Lowry in Salford from December 11 to January 10, marking the first time this acclaimed London production has been staged outside the capital. This is described as a landmark moment for theatre in the North West region.
The Red Lion pub in Over Hulton, Salford, faces potential closure by Greene King, with local residents and community groups mobilizing to save it. The pub, which has stood for over 180 years, is described as integral to community life, supporting local groups, families, and upcoming tourism opportunities including plans to bring the Ryder Cup to the area.
A National Innovation Skills Competition was hosted at The Lowry in Salford Quays, bringing together UK apprentices, educators and industry leaders to showcase problem-solving and innovation skills. The event, part of the Innovation Literacy Programme, featured challenges around engaging NEETs in vocational education and highlighted apprentices' role in driving economic growth and productivity.
A canal boat caught fire on the Bridgewater Canal in Salford's Boothstown area on Saturday evening, with Greater Manchester Police launching an investigation into suspected arson. Emergency services responded with firefighters extinguishing the blaze while officers secured the scene.
A judge-led inquest into the 2015 death of Salford crime figure Paul Massey has been approved, with the Senior Coroner requesting a judge to preside to ensure thorough examination of Greater Manchester Police's alleged failure to protect him. The inquest will investigate Massey's murder and the handling of 'Threat to Life' warnings issued before his death, with the family celebrating finally being 'given a voice' after a decade of campaigning.
A major progressive left march against the far right is being organised in London, with widespread support from trade unions, cultural figures, and politicians including Rebecca Long-Bailey. The article explores the motivations behind the march, its scale, and whether it signals a consolidation of progressive political movements in response to rising far-right activity.
Over 100 trade unionists gathered outside Salford Town Hall to defend Ameen Hadi, a council worker and anti-racist campaigner, against far-right smears and his subsequent investigation by Salford City Council. The article criticises the council's decision to investigate Hadi based on allegations from Tommy Robinson followers, framing it as an attack on the trade union movement and a failure to stand against far-right intimidation.
Salford's deputy mayor Tracy Kelly has resigned as director of Dérive, a council-owned housing development firm, after nearly eight years. The resignation comes amid broader leadership changes at the firm and follows controversy over Kelly's handling of an email complaint against a Labour colleague.
A semi-retired nurse, Georgina Davis, was murdered in her Salford home in 1986 and the case remains unsolved nearly 50 years later. Greater Manchester Police are offering a £50,000 reward for information leading to the killer's conviction, with the article detailing the circumstances of her death and ongoing investigation.
Salford Council is planning a £900,000 scheme to improve safety at the dangerous junction of Bury Old Road and Singleton Road, including new traffic lights, controlled crossings, and wider footways. The junction has seen six collisions since 2019 and residents have raised concerns about gridlock and unsafe pedestrian crossing, with representations made by the local MP among others.
The Met Office forecasts wintry conditions and snow across Greater Manchester this week, with snow expected from late Tuesday night through Wednesday affecting multiple boroughs including Salford. Temperatures will drop significantly, with overnight lows below zero in some areas.
Salford residents are divided on whether the Labour-led council should sell the Salford Community Stadium, which the council purchased for £7.7m in 2024 and has since loaned £450,000 to maintain. Some constituents argue the money would be better spent on housing and health services, while others support retaining it as a strategic asset for regeneration and community benefit.
A man exercising in Mandley Park, Salford wearing a weighted gym vest was mistaken for a bomb threat, triggering an armed police response with snipers. The incident was quickly clarified as a false alarm, with police confirming no threat and the man explaining he regularly wears the vest for health reasons on doctor's advice.
Armed police responded to reports of a suspicious man at Mandley Park in Higher Broughton, Salford, with social media spreading false claims he was wearing a suicide vest with explosives. The incident turned out to be a false alarm—the man was simply exercising in a weighted gym vest with a skipping rope—but highlighted anxiety within Salford's Jewish community.
Armed police and helicopters responded to reports of a man with a suspected suicide belt in Mandley Park, Salford, but discovered he was simply wearing a weighted gym vest while exercising. The incident occurred near Heaton Park Synagogue, site of a deadly terrorist attack against the Jewish community in October 2025, raising community tensions despite police quickly confirming no threat.
Dr Andrew Read, an Ancoats resident, has created a comprehensive guidebook of 28 walking routes across Greater Manchester, building on his earlier concept of the GM Ringway trail. The Ordnance Survey Pathfinder guide promotes accessible walks throughout the region that are all reachable by public transport, showcasing local scenery and heritage.
Greater Manchester councils are increasing council tax bills in April, with most authorities raising rates by the maximum allowed 4.99%, while one council (Trafford) is hiking bills by 7.49% due to severe financial difficulties. The article includes an interactive tool for residents to check their specific increases and notes the mayoral precept will rise by 19.4%.
Rebecca Long Bailey is among 19 Labour MPs signing a 'Labour Reset' statement demanding a major change in party direction, criticising the current leadership's approach to taxation, public services, and democratic renewal. The statement reflects deep divisions within Labour, with Unite union leader Sharon Graham warning of a leadership challenge after May elections and potential disaffiliation from the party.
Greater Manchester's Bee Network will expand night bus services to all 10 boroughs, including new 24-hour routes and improved services to key employment sites like MediaCity in Salford. The expansion is designed to support 625,000 workers on late and night shifts across the region.
Rebecca Long Bailey, MP for Salford, is listed among dozens of Labour MPs, councillors, and NEC members calling for a 'reset' within the Labour Party, citing concerns about democracy, pluralism, and the party's electoral performance following recent by-election losses. The statement calls for the Labour government to be 'bolder' and emphasizes the need for internal party reform.
Salford Council has unanimously voted to scrap the two-child limit in its council tax reduction scheme, a policy change that could benefit over 4,000 households and 12,000 children in the city. The move aims to provide financial relief to struggling families on low incomes, with the council now tasked with assessing the financial implications before full implementation.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has received two 'outstanding' ratings from inspectors for the first time in its history, recognised for prevention work and values/culture. The service scored 'good' in seven other categories, with Andy Burnham and fire service leadership praising the achievement as reflecting fundamental improvements in professionalism and inclusivity.
Greater Manchester has launched a bid to host the 2035 Ryder Cup at a new course in Bolton, with forecasts of a £1.2bn economic boost. The announcement includes £420m in 'Good Growth' investment for homes, infrastructure, and industry across the region, including £69.8m for transport improvements to support the tournament.
Greater Manchester Police conducted a county lines intensification week targeting drug dealing and exploitation, including a major cannabis farm raid in Pendleton, Salford that resulted in arrests and significant drug seizures. Young people in Bolton were educated on spotting exploitation signs as part of the operation, which achieved 30 warrants, 40 arrests, and 20 drug lines closed across the region.
Greater Manchester is bidding to host the 2035 Ryder Cup at a planned £240m Hulton Park golf resort in Bolton, with civic leaders backing the bid and committing £70m to transport infrastructure improvements. The event is projected to generate £1.2bn for the regional economy and would be supported by Tommy Fleetwood.
Greater Manchester has secured nearly £2bn in investment through the Good Growth Fund, including £314m for transport and £85m for housing across the region's 10 boroughs. Salford will benefit from a £0.9m loan to support nine social rented apartments for homeless residents at the former Salford Carpet Shop site on Seedley Road.
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