Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Shrewsbury and Atcham.
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Julia Buckley
Labour PartyJulia Buckley is the Labour MP for Shrewsbury, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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.
Vote on whether to require the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to automatically produce a financial assessment whenever the government changes its fiscal rules (spending and borrowing targets), not just when major unfunded spending commitments are announced. The amendment aimed to extend the 'fiscal lock' in the Budget Responsibility Bill to cover changes to fiscal targets.
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.
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Positive coverage
“'Critical need' for accessible educational travel highlighted by Abtot member” — Travel Weekly UK
Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Covers Shrewsbury, Bayston Hill and Bomere Heath. Population 101,887. Recorded crime is 39% below the national average.
Bungling dealer set up cocaine line on day of prison release
Birmingham Mail · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£35,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,085
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
51
30 primary, 5 secondary, 16 other
Total Income Tax▼
£279m
from 55,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,650
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,030
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▼
44.1
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
61.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 2 towns, 4 villages, rural areas — 100,337 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
22 councillors across 20 wards · Last elections: May 2021
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | Liberal Democrats | Mary Davies | May 2021 |
| Bagley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Garry Burchett | May 2021 |
| Battlefield | Conservative and Unionist Party | Dean Carroll | May 2021 |
| Bayston Hill Column Sutton | Labour Party | Rosemary Dartnall | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | Ted Clarke | May 2021 | |
| Labour Party | Tony Parsons | May 2021 | |
| Belle Vue | Labour Party | Kate Halliday | May 2021 |
| Bowbrook | Liberal Democrats | Alex Wagner | May 2021 |
| Castlefields Ditherington | Labour Party | Alan Mosley | May 2021 |
| Copthorne | Liberal Democrats | Rob Wilson | May 2021 |
| Harlescott | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jeff Anderson | May 2021 |
| Longden | Liberal Democrats | Roger Arthur Evans | May 2021 |
| Loton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ed Potter | May 2021 |
| Meole | Liberal Democrats | Bernie Bentick | May 2021 |
| Minsterley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Nick Hignett | May 2021 |
| Monkmoor | Labour Party | Pam Moseley | May 2021 |
| Porthill | Green Party of England and Wales | Julian Dean | May 2021 |
| Quarry Coton Hill | Liberal Democrats | Nat Green | May 2021 |
| Radbrook | Green Party of England and Wales | Julia Louise Evans | May 2021 |
| Sundorne | Labour Party | Kevin Pardy | May 2021 |
| Tern | Conservative and Unionist Party | Lezley Picton | May 2021 |
| Underdale | Liberal Democrats | David George Vasmer | May 2021 |
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 | 22,932 | 44.5% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 11,577 | 22.4% |
| Ref | 7,524 | 14.6% | |
| LD | 6,722 | 13.0% | |
| Green | 2,387 | 4.6% | |
| Ind | 241 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 177 | 0.3% |
Julia Buckley 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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Esten Bennett, 32, was jailed for five years and eight months at Shrewsbury Crown Court after pleading guilty to supplying class A drugs through a line he set up on the day of his release from prison. The drugs operation supplied crack cocaine across Telford and Wales over seven weeks before his arrest in March.
A Staffordshire man was jailed for five years and six months at Shrewsbury Crown Court for operating a crack cocaine supply line across Telford and Wales, which he started immediately upon his release from prison. The case demonstrates persistent drug-related criminality in the West Midlands region.
Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley visited local travel business Activ4 School Tours to support the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust's (Abtot) parliamentary lobbying efforts around accessible educational travel. The visit highlights concerns about regulatory and financial barriers facing the specialist travel industry, including border scheme complexities.
The Old Three Pigeons pub in Nesscliffe, Shropshire, closed in February 2026 after its owner went into liquidation. A community group has secured the building's designation as a community asset, allowing only pub use for the next five years, and is seeking developers to reopen what locals describe as a vital social hub that has served the area since 1407.
A 24-year-old Shrewsbury resident, Faith Harrison, who survived a heart attack at age 22, has installed a red bench by the English Bridge dedicated to inspiring others to live life fully and without fear. The bench serves as a memorial to her survival and carries a message of resilience and living boldly.
A 24-year-old from Little Minsterley who survived a heart attack at age 22 has had a memorial bench dedicated to her by the British Heart Foundation near Shrewsbury's English Bridge. The bench is part of a UK-wide initiative to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and encourage people to discuss their conditions openly.
Three West Midlands mothers, including Crystal Owen from Shrewsbury, are campaigning for Graduated Driving Licensing (GDL) to reduce fatal crashes among young drivers after losing their children in road accidents. The mothers are urging the public to respond to the government's open road safety consultation, which currently does not include GDL restrictions despite Northern Ireland implementing them.
A 26-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering Alexis De Naray, 46, in Shrewsbury last summer. The victim's body was discovered near Shelton water tower, and the perpetrator was apprehended after being caught using her bank card; he will be sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on 6 May.
A man has been convicted of murdering a formerly renowned London chef found dead in an abandoned building in Shrewsbury last June. The crime highlights issues of homelessness and substance abuse in the town, with the victim having fallen into chronic alcoholism after a successful culinary career.
A lifestyle article showcasing Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd as a tourist destination near Shrewsbury, featuring scenic walks, natural attractions, and visitor facilities. The article highlights accessibility from Birmingham and recommends the area as a day-trip destination.
A man was arrested at Gobowen railway station following a fight between rival football fans on Good Friday, with one person glassed during clashes involving Wrexham and Tranmere Rovers supporters. The incident caused brief disruption to train services in the area.
A man was allegedly assaulted with glass at Gobowen railway station in Shropshire on Good Friday following football matches involving Shrewsbury Town. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
Sir Lenny Henry is touring the UK with his new show 'Still At Large', his first tour since 2010. The tour began at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury on May 5, featuring stories and audience Q&A reflecting on his five-decade career.
Bromley defeated Shrewsbury Town 2-1 in a League Two match, with Bromley moving seven points clear at the top of the table with four games remaining. Shrewsbury's early goal through Bradley Ihionvien was not enough to secure a result, highlighting their struggle to maintain momentum and close out matches.
Bromley defeated Shrewsbury Town 2-1 in a League Two match, with Kyle Cameron scoring the winning goal to move Bromley seven points clear at the top of the league. This is a sports result affecting Shrewsbury's local football club.
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will undergo essential weekend construction work starting Friday, involving relocation of a modular building near the emergency department to facilitate ongoing refurbishment and creation of a dedicated children's emergency care area. The work is part of a major multimillion-pound expansion scheduled to complete in 2028, with temporary disruptions to parking and access routes but all services remaining operational.
A historical article reviewing notorious West Midlands MPs, including Jack Mytton who represented Shrewsbury from 1819-1820 and was famously alcoholic and erratic, spending only 30 minutes in Parliament. The piece also covers John Stonehouse, Enoch Powell, and Neville Chamberlain as examples of poorly-regarded local MPs throughout history.
Buzz Bingo reports its first rise in admissions and sales in 18 years, with the company attributing the turnaround to new technology and club refurbishments. However, the article notes that Shrewsbury's Buzz Bingo club closed at the end of January after the building was sold, representing a loss of a historic entertainment venue that had operated as a cinema since 1934.
A four-year-old boy from Shrewsbury has developed an early passion for golf, inspired by professional golfer Rory McIlroy. Rex began playing at 18 months old and has already competed in his first local golf club competition, demonstrating impressive skills for his age.
Walking Food Tours UK, a Chester-based company, has won three major regional tourism awards including 'New Business Tourism Winner' for its Taste of Shrewsbury Experience at the West Midlands Tourism Awards. The company operates food and drink tours across five locations including Shrewsbury, celebrating local independent venues and regional culture.
Rail lines between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street were closed due to a police incident at Dudley Port Railway Station, causing major disruption to multiple services including West Midlands Railway routes between Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. Services were expected to be cancelled, delayed by up to an hour, or diverted until at least 17:00 BST on Wednesday.
Sir Lenny Henry is launching his first live tour in 16 years, with a date at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn next month as part of his 'Still At Large Tour'. The Shrewsbury date is already sold out, reflecting strong local interest in the entertainment event.
Volunteer search teams continue a four-month effort to locate Montgomery Lewis, 26, who disappeared in early December in Shrewsbury. West Mercia Search and Rescue has conducted extensive searches around Haughmond Hill using specialized equipment and over 112 volunteers, highlighting the charity's critical work in the region and funding challenges.
A 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Shrewsbury Library on Castle Street on Monday afternoon. A 33-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of sexual assault and released on police bail while investigations continue.
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