Alison Hume · Labour Party
Yorkshire and The Humber, England
: 74,544
Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
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Alison Hume
Labour PartyAlison Hume is the Labour MP for Scarborough and Whitby, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on a technical amendment (New Clause 8) to ensure that Universal Credit payments for claimants in the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) group in Northern Ireland rise in line with inflation, supporting a separate duty on the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland. The amendment was backed by left-wing Labour rebels and crossbench MPs opposed to welfare cuts affecting the most vulnerable.
Vote on whether Clauses 2 and 3 of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill should remain part of the Bill. These clauses relate to changes to Universal Credit and PIP eligibility or rates, with the vote determining whether the government's welfare reform proposals proceed through committee stage.
MPs voted on whether to pass the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill makes changes to welfare benefits, including a gradual increase to the Universal Credit standard allowance, and had been debated at length including proposed amendments to speed up or expand those increases.
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Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Scarborough, Whitby and East Ayton and West Ayton. Population 97,191, notably older (median age 49 vs 41 nationally). Median income £25K (below average).
Guest stars, geek pub quiz and cosplay competitions: What to expect from the upcoming Sci-Fi Scarborough weekend
The Scarborough News · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£30,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,740
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
54
38 primary, 6 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£176m
from 47,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,200
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,730
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▼
40.3
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
56.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 2 towns, 6 villages, rural areas — 97,192 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
15 councillors across 15 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Janet Jefferson | May 2022 |
| Cayton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Roberta Florence Swiers | May 2022 |
| Danby Mulgrave | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Arthur Chance | May 2022 |
| Derwent Valley Moor | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Colin Jeffels | May 2022 |
| Eastfield | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Tony Randerson | May 2023 |
| Esk Valley Coast | Conservative and Unionist Party | Clive Graham Pearson | May 2022 |
| Falsgrave Stepney | Labour Party | Liz Colling | May 2022 |
| Newby | Labour Party | Subash Chunder Sharma | May 2022 |
| Northstead | Labour Party | Eric Broadbent | May 2022 |
| Scalby The Coast | Conservative and Unionist Party | Derek James Bastiman | May 2022 |
| Seamer | Conservative and Unionist Party | Heather Phillips | May 2022 |
| Weaponness Ramshill | Labour Party | Rich Maw | May 2022 |
| Whitby West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Phil Trumper | May 2022 |
| Whitbystreonshalh | Labour Party | Neil Russell Swannick | May 2022 |
| Woodlands | Labour Party | John Ritchie | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 17,758 | 40.2% | |
| Con | 12,350 | 27.9% | |
| Ref | 9,657 | 21.8% | |
| LD | 1,899 | 4.3% | |
| Green | 1,719 | 3.9% | |
| Ind | 477 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 285 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 76 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 27,593 | 55.5% |
| Lab | 17,323 | 34.8% | |
| LD | 3,038 | 6.1% | |
| Ind | 1,770 | 3.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 24,401 | 48.4% |
| Lab | 20,966 | 41.6% | |
| Ind | 1,682 | 3.3% | |
| LD | 1,354 | 2.7% | |
| Green | 915 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 680 | 1.4% | |
| Ind | 369 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 82 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 20,613 | 43.2% |
| Lab | 14,413 | 30.2% | |
| Ind | 8,162 | 17.1% | |
| Green | 2,185 | 4.6% | |
| LD | 2,159 | 4.5% | |
| Ind | 207 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 21,108 | 42.8% |
| Lab | 12,978 | 26.3% | |
| LD | 11,093 | 22.5% | |
| Ind | 1,484 | 3.0% | |
| Ind | 1,445 | 2.9% | |
| Green | 734 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 329 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 111 | 0.2% |
Alison Hume 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.
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Sci-Fi Scarborough returns for its twelfth year on April 18-19 at Scarborough Spa, featuring guest stars from Doctor Who and Star Wars, cosplay competitions, gaming, and a new paranormal discussion area. The event celebrates geek culture and community engagement in the seaside town.
Multiple fire incidents across Scarborough and surrounding areas (Filey, Newby) over a 24-hour period, including a flat fire, grass fires caused by fireworks, an unattended bonfire, and a garden fire. No casualties were reported, though the underlying cause of the flat fire remains undetermined.
Saint Cecilia's Care Group is hosting a free drop-in session in Scarborough on April 16 to provide dementia care advice, covering care options, financial support, and respite services. The event aims to help families navigate dementia support and access available resources in the local area.
TransPennine Express volunteers partnered with RNLI at Scarborough station to raise over £100 for the lifeboat charity and promote water safety awareness. The event distributed water safety leaflets to families and featured appearances from the RNLI mascot as part of a broader TPE-RNLI partnership supporting coastal communities.
A food tourism article featuring a family's culinary tour of the Yorkshire coast, with detailed positive reviews of restaurants in Scarborough (Turkish grill, Italian, ice cream) and Whitby (fish and chips afternoon tea). The piece promotes local dining establishments and visitor attractions across the region.
Joe Adams, a Harper Adams University zoology student from North Lincolnshire, completed a successful year-long placement at SEALIFE Scarborough working with penguins, reptiles, and aquatic animals. He was subsequently awarded one of the university's top Placement Awards and is now advocating for other students to seek similar opportunities at local attractions.
Local Scarborough author Jamie Kershaw will launch his poetry and fiction collection 'Tendrils' at Scarborough Library on April 22, with all proceeds going to Tree Conservation. The event showcases local cultural talent and community engagement through literature.
An article listing filming locations along the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), which passes through the Scarborough and Whitby constituency. The piece highlights how Goathland, Pickering, and Grosmont stations have been used for major films and TV productions including Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and Mission: Impossible.
Whitby's 60s Weekends music festivals are generating strong demand for summer 2025, with events scheduled for June 5-7 and September 18-20 featuring classic artists and tributes. The festivals are delivering significant economic benefits to the town through tourism, hospitality, and accommodation bookings, with interest coming from across the UK and overseas.
A major retail park development is proposed for Filey Road in Scarborough, featuring a supermarket, cafes, petrol station and other businesses. The application to North Yorkshire Council has sparked concerns from Scarborough Town Council about potential damage to the town centre's viability, though the developer argues the site's location near the park and ride facility supports sustainable travel.
LNER has named three Yorkshire villages, including Robin Hood's Bay (between Whitby and Scarborough) and Goathland (accessible via Whitby), as among the best spring destinations in the UK. The article promotes these locations for their natural beauty, walking trails, and accessibility by train and bus, highlighting tourism opportunities in the region.
A 29-year-old Scarborough man has been charged with causing unnecessary suffering to an animal after kicking a dog on Northway in early April. He was also charged with two counts of shop theft and is due to appear at Scarborough Magistrates' Court.
Mary Portas, the renowned retail expert and broadcaster, will appear at Scarborough's Books by the Beach festival (June 5-7) to discuss her new memoir about her 1990s career at Harvey Nichols. The event represents a cultural highlight for the town, with Portas returning for a second appearance after a successful 2015 visit.
Whitby Distillery has launched a £200,000 crowdfunding campaign to complete its new visitor-focused site beside Whitby Abbey, scheduled to open in April 2025. The project aims to create a major tourist attraction with a visitor experience, tasting bar, and whisky production facility, potentially drawing over 30,000 visitors annually to the area.
Scarborough Open Air Theatre has announced a record-breaking 2026 concert series with 10 extra shows, having already sold 150,000 tickets before performances begin. The venue is projected to deliver a £15m economic boost to the local area, building on last year's £8.8m impact and reinforcing Scarborough's status as a major UK tourism and entertainment destination.
North Yorkshire Council's trial ban on overnight campervan parking in Scarborough and Whitby is set to become permanent, sparking debate over balancing tourism with local concerns about anti-social behaviour and parking. Campaign groups argue designated stopover areas would be better than outright bans to maintain the valuable motorhome tourism economy.
A feature article highlighting family-friendly Easter activities and attractions across the Yorkshire coast, including events at Whitby Abbey, Scarborough Fair Collection, and other venues in the region. The article provides practical information for families planning Easter holidays in the area.
A collection of positive human interest stories from across Yorkshire, including several with direct relevance to Scarborough and Whitby: restoration of Scarborough railway station's historic clock tower as part of a £14m upgrade, a seed hub initiative launched at Scarborough Library that has expanded to Whitby and Filey libraries, and conservation efforts at Hornsea Mere to restore rare wetland species.
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