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Terry Jermy
Labour PartyTerry Jermy is the Labour MP for South West Norfolk, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on Amendment 38 to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which would have provided greater certainty and protections for disabled people with fluctuating conditions while the government's review of PIP assessments (the Timms review) is ongoing. Critics argued the Bill was putting cuts before the review, leaving vulnerable people uncertain about their entitlements.
MPs voted on a 'reasoned amendment' at the Second Reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill — a procedural move by the opposition to block the bill from progressing, signalling rejection of the government's proposed welfare reforms. The bill seeks to make changes to Universal Credit and PIP (Personal Independence Payment) eligibility and assessments.
MPs voted on whether to give the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill a Second Reading, allowing it to progress through Parliament. This bill proposes significant changes to the welfare system, including reforms to how disability benefits (PIP) are assessed and restrictions on who qualifies for the health-related component of Universal Credit.
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Positive coverage
“MP calls for 'honest labelling' to help shoppers choose homegrown food” — Eastern Daily Press
“Readers thanked by MP for getting in touch about the heating oil crisis” — Lynn News
A marginal seat — won by just 630 votes (1.4%) in 2024. Covers Thetford, Downham Market and Swaffham. Population 100,544, notably older (median age 46 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 40% below the national average.
Teenager taken to hospital after being hit by Transit van
Eastern Daily Press · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£32,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,530
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
56
44 primary, 4 secondary, 8 other
Total Income Tax▼
£219m
from 52,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,460
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,180
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▼
38.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
51.6%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 4 towns, 15 villages, rural areas — 104,376 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
36 councillors across 24 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airfield | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Jim Moriarty | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Pallavi Devulapalli | May 2023 | |
| Ashill | Conservative and Unionist Party | Fabian Eagle | May 2023 |
| Bedingfeld | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ian Sherwood | May 2023 |
| Denver | Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter John Hodson | May 2023 |
| Downham Old Town | Labour Party | Joshua Osborne | May 2023 |
| East Downham | Liberal Democrats | Josie Ratcliffe | May 2023 |
| Emneth Outwell | Conservative and Unionist Party | Chris Crofts | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Harry Arthur Sidney Humphrey | May 2023 | |
| Feltwell | Conservative and Unionist Party | Adrian John Lawrence | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Martin Stuart Storey | May 2023 | |
| Forest | Conservative and Unionist Party | Robert Kybird | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sam Chapman-Allen | May 2023 | |
| Guiltcross | Conservative and Unionist Party | Marion Chapman-Allen | May 2023 |
| Harling Heathlands | Conservative and Unionist Party | William Nunn | May 2023 |
| Methwold | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Tom Ryves | May 2023 |
| Nar Valley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Samuel Wilkinson | May 2023 |
| North Downham | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Andy Bullen | May 2023 |
| South Downham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Don Tyler | May 2023 |
| Swaffham | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | David Sydney Wickerson | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jacob Morton | May 2023 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Judy Anscombe | May 2023 | |
| Thetford Boudica | Labour Party | Stuart Terry | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Terry Land | May 2023 | |
| Thetford Burrell | Labour Party | Chris Harvey | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | David Blackbourn | May 2023 | |
| Thetford Castle | Labour Party | Ann Blackbourn | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Hazel McCambridge | May 2023 | |
| Thetford Priory | Labour Party | Mike Brindle | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Terry Jermy | May 2023 | |
| Tilney Mershe Lande Wiggenhall | Conservative and Unionist Party | Barry Ayres | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Brian Winston Charles Long | May 2023 | |
| Upwell Delph | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Colin Neil Trevor Rose | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Vivienne Spikings | May 2023 | |
| Watlington | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Jim Bhondi | May 2019 |
| Wissey | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Sue Lintern | 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 | 11,847 | 26.7% | |
| Con | 11,217 | 25.3% | |
| Ref | 9,958 | 22.5% | |
| Ind | 6,282 | 14.2% | |
| LD | 2,618 | 5.9% | |
| Green | 1,838 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 338 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 160 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 77 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 35,507 | 69.0% |
| Lab | 9,312 | 18.1% | |
| LD | 4,166 | 8.1% | |
| Green | 1,645 | 3.2% | |
| Ind | 836 | 1.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 32,894 | 62.8% |
| Lab | 14,582 | 27.8% | |
| Ind | 2,575 | 4.9% | |
| LD | 2,365 | 4.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,515 | 50.9% |
| Ind | 11,654 | 23.3% | |
| Lab | 8,649 | 17.3% | |
| LD | 2,217 | 4.4% | |
| Green | 2,075 | 4.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 23,753 | 48.3% |
| LD | 10,613 | 21.6% | |
| Lab | 9,119 | 18.6% | |
| Ind | 3,061 | 6.2% | |
| Ind | 1,774 | 3.6% | |
| Green | 830 | 1.7% |
Terry Jermy 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.
9 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A teenager was hit by a Transit van on Thetford Road in Watton, requiring emergency services including an air ambulance. The incident caused significant traffic disruption in the area for approximately two hours.
South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy has launched a campaign calling for 'Honest Labelling' on food products to help British farmers and consumers. The initiative, led by the Labour Rural Research Group, proposes mandatory origin and animal welfare labels to make it easier for shoppers to identify and support homegrown produce while ensuring British farmers are fairly rewarded.
West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy has publicly backed the Government's decision to ban rapper Kanye West from the UK due to his antisemitic and racist comments. The article features Jermy's statement supporting the Home Office's refusal of entry, alongside views from local councillors and constituents on the decision.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn faces criticism for toxic culture, poor patient care, and lengthy delays despite previous reforms. South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy and local councillors are calling for radical overhaul, citing staff concerns and patient safety issues including missed diagnoses and unnecessary repeated procedures.
Swaffham and District Mental Health Association (SDMHA) has partnered with Ness M Care Services to strengthen mental health support in the area amid funding pressures and increased demand. The collaboration allows both organizations to continue operating while providing better integrated care, combining home-based support with community wellbeing activities.
A retrospective article showcasing community fundraising activities and charitable causes in King's Lynn and surrounding South West Norfolk areas from April 2012 and April 2016, featuring local groups, hospitals, hospices, and residents supporting various charities.
Topps Tiles is closing 23 stores nationwide, but Norfolk will be largely spared with only its Great Yarmouth location shutting in May; the other six Norfolk stores will remain open. The closure is part of cost-cutting measures responding to weak consumer sentiment and cost inflation.
This article highlights four new business openings across Norfolk in April, including a Burger King in Fakenham (creating 30 jobs), The Norfolk Agents estate agency branch in Swaffham, a reopened pub in Norwich, and a Pokémon trading card shop in Great Yarmouth. The story demonstrates local economic activity and business confidence across the county.
A fatal collision on the A10 at South Runcton in South West Norfolk resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. A van driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving, with the incident occurring near Downham Market.
Iceni House care home in Swaffham, which was rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission and placed in special measures due to safeguarding concerns and poor managerial oversight, has been taken over by national care provider Kingsley Healthcare. The new operator has committed to significant investment and improvements to bring the facility up to their standards.
Twelve Indian restaurants across Norfolk have been shortlisted for the inaugural Southern Curry Awards 2026, including establishments in Dereham, Great Yarmouth, Downham Market, Thetford, Diss, and Norwich. The awards recognise excellence in the curry industry across Southern England.
Two men are wanted by police after failing to appear in court over a brutal hammer attack in Thetford town centre that left a victim with a fractured skull and requiring life-saving brain surgery. The incident stemmed from a feud between rival shops and involved four accused men, with one having pleaded not guilty and trial set for April 2027.
The Federation of Small Businesses is launching a networking event at West Lexham near Swaffham on April 23, featuring business mentoring and opportunities for local entrepreneurs to connect and access funding information. The event aims to support Norfolk small businesses during challenging economic conditions.
MP Terry Jermy highlights the Government's £53 million heating oil support package and confirms that South West Norfolk, with over 22,000 dependent households, is one of the UK areas most impacted. He provides details on how to access support through Norfolk County Council and advocates for further measures to address rural energy and fuel vulnerabilities.
A car fire on the A1065 near Mundford in South West Norfolk caused a temporary road closure on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services from Norfolk Fire and Rescue and police attended the incident, which was extinguished by 15:50.
A 2,718-acre solar farm proposal (East Pye Solar Farm) affecting six Norfolk villages including Hempnall, Saxlingham, and Shotesham has entered the planning examination phase. Locals are being urged to formally object, with a public meeting scheduled in Hempnall to help residents register as interested parties with the Planning Inspectorate.
The A10 near Downham Market in South West Norfolk was closed in both directions following a crash between Stow Bardolph and South Runcton. Emergency services attended and one person required assistance from a vehicle.
A road traffic collision on the A10 near Downham Market in Norfolk caused significant disruption on Tuesday morning, with motorists advised to use alternative routes and experiencing around 20-minute delays.
West Norfolk Council has received outline proposals for four self-build homes on a one-acre site in Outwell, a village between Downham Market and Wisbech in South West Norfolk. The development could address housing demand, with over 300 people on the council's self-build register, though planning approval is still required.
Leah Snowden from Dersingham is running 10k in a hedgehog suit at the King's Lynn Grand East Anglia Run on May 3 to raise funds for Ryston Rachel's Hedgehog Hotel, a local rescue organization based in Downham Market. The charity rehabilitates endangered hedgehogs and relies on donations to continue its work.
A court report covering multiple criminal cases heard at Lynn Magistrates' Court, including assault, theft, drug offences, and sexual abuse allegations. The article includes one notable case of a pensioner accused of child sexual abuse dating back to the 1980s.
Kingsley Healthcare partnered with multiple schools across Norfolk to create Easter-themed library displays featuring children's artwork and decorated pebbles, fostering intergenerational connections between schoolchildren and care home residents. The initiative involved schools in Swaffham, Downham, Watton, and Carbrooke, with children exchanging decorated pebbles for chocolate gifts.
Norfolk is expected to experience unusually warm temperatures this week, with several towns including Thetford, Downham Market, and King's Lynn reaching 22°C on Wednesday—warmer than Istanbul. The warm spell follows last week's Storm Dave.
Norfolk Agents estate agency is expanding with a new office opening in Swaffham, marking the company's fourth branch following growth in Lynn and Dersingham. The expansion reflects strong local demand for properties in the area and demonstrates confidence in the housing market across South West Norfolk.
A long-time Thetford couple, Bertie and Mary Smith, have left a £1,120 legacy to East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) through their wills, following donations made at their funerals. The family has also unveiled a memorial bench in Thetford to honour the couple's 53-year marriage and community spirit.
A lifestyle article about where and when to spot rare nightjars in Norfolk, particularly at Dersingham Bog and the Brecks heaths near Thetford. The piece provides practical guidance for birdwatchers on identifying and observing these elusive migratory birds during summer months.
Over 1,800 motorists were caught speeding by fixed cameras across Norfolk roads in January and February 2026, with the A134 at Thetford being the biggest hotspot at 282 offences. The article details speed camera locations and enforcement data across the county, including several sites in South West Norfolk.
Electric vehicle charging stations powered by renewable energy are being installed at a Costa Coffee site in Downham Market, South West Norfolk. The development addresses growing demand for EV charging infrastructure in the area, which currently has approximately 30 chargers.
An 84-year-old man from Swaffham has appeared in court accused of sexually abusing a young girl over several years during the 1980s. The case involves serious allegations of indecent assault and rape, with the defendant released on bail pending a pre-trial hearing in April.
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