Dr Andrew Murrison · Conservative and Unionist Party
South West, England
: 73,071
Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing North Wiltshire.
Con held for 5 consecutive elections.
Andrew Murrison
Conservative and Unionist PartyThe Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison is the Conservative MP for South West Wiltshire, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001.
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 Tobacco and Vapes Bill its Second Reading, advancing legislation that would create a 'smoke-free generation' by progressively raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that anyone born after 2009 could never legally purchase cigarettes, while also cracking down on vaping among young people.
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Represented by Con since 2024. Covers Trowbridge, Warminster and Westbury (Wiltshire). Population 104,337. Recorded crime is 36% below the national average.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£34,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,265
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
46
36 primary, 5 secondary, 5 other
Total Income Tax▼
£255m
from 53,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,670
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,820
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▼
44.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
62.5%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 3 towns, 7 villages, rural areas — 94,482 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
19 councillors across 19 wards · Last elections: May 2021
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethandune | Conservative and Unionist Party | Suzanne Grahem Wickham | May 2021 |
| Hilperton | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Ernie Clark | May 2021 |
| Mere | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | George Edwin Jeans | May 2021 |
| Southwick | Conservative and Unionist Party | Horace Prickett | May 2021 |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | Conservative and Unionist Party | Edward Kirk | May 2021 |
| Trowbridge Central | Liberal Democrats | Stewart Martin Palmen | May 2021 |
| Trowbridge Drynham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Antonio Piazza | May 2021 |
| Trowbridge Grove | Liberal Democrats | David Charles Vigar | May 2021 |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | Liberal Democrats | Jo Trigg | May 2021 |
| Trowbridge Park | Conservative and Unionist Party | Daniel Ryan Cave | May 2021 |
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | Liberal Democrats | Melanie Jacob | May 2021 |
| Warminster Broadway | Conservative and Unionist Party | Tony Jackson | May 2021 |
| Warminster East | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andrew Davis | May 2021 |
| Warminster North Rural | Conservative and Unionist Party | Bill Parks | May 2021 |
| Warminster West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Pip Ridout | May 2021 |
| Westbury East | Liberal Democrats | Gordon King | May 2021 |
| Westbury North | Liberal Democrats | Carole King | May 2021 |
| Westbury West | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Matthew Dean | May 2021 |
| Wylye Valley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Christopher Newbury | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 15,617 | 33.8% |
| Lab | 12,374 | 26.8% | |
| Ref | 7,840 | 17.0% | |
| LD | 7,205 | 15.6% | |
| Green | 2,243 | 4.9% | |
| Ind | 448 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 441 | 1.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 33,038 | 60.2% |
| Lab | 11,408 | 20.8% | |
| LD | 8,015 | 14.6% | |
| Green | 2,434 | 4.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 32,841 | 60.0% |
| Lab | 14,515 | 26.5% | |
| LD | 5,360 | 9.8% | |
| Green | 1,445 | 2.6% | |
| Ind | 590 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 27,198 | 52.7% |
| Ind | 9,030 | 17.5% | |
| Lab | 6,948 | 13.4% | |
| LD | 5,482 | 10.6% | |
| Green | 2,985 | 5.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 25,321 | 51.7% |
| LD | 14,954 | 30.5% | |
| Lab | 5,613 | 11.4% | |
| Ind | 2,684 | 5.5% | |
| Ind | 446 | 0.9% |
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Wiltshire Council has launched a consultation on proposed parking charge increases averaging 20% in 2026 and 5% in 2028, along with extended charging hours and Sunday charging in Salisbury. The consultation runs until May 5 and is part of the statutory Traffic Regulation Order process.
Wiltshire Council has launched a consultation on proposed parking charge increases across the county, including a 20% rise this year and 5% in 2028, extended operating hours, and Sunday charge alignment. Malmesbury residents and businesses are invited to comment on the changes, which the council says reflect inflation and operational costs since the last review in 2022.
Wiltshire Council has launched surveys to gather feedback on neurodiversity support in workplaces across the county, inviting both employers and neurodivergent employees to share experiences. The initiative aims to develop guidance and identify best practices to create more inclusive working environments, with sessions also available at County Hall in Trowbridge.
Warminster-based Lyons Seafoods, a 313-strong seafood supplier, reported increased turnover (£130.3m) and pre-tax profits (£13.4m) for the year ended June 2025, despite inflationary pressures and a struggling cold-water prawn market. The company added 12 staff and continues to develop its production facility while managing wage inflation and maintaining major retail customer relationships.
The Trowbridge Players are staging an adaptation of 'The Wind in the Willows' at St Augustine's Catholic College in April. This family-friendly theatrical production features a classic tale adapted by award-winning playwright Mike Kenny.
Apetito, parent company of Wiltshire Farm Foods, has been granted planning permission for a £100m state-of-the-art factory in Trowbridge that will secure 700 existing jobs and create new permanent roles. The new Kitchen West facility will expand production capacity for pre-prepared meals for hospitals, care homes, and home delivery services, representing a major investment in the local area.
Majestic Wine Warehouse is opening a new branch at the long-vacant Town Bridge Garage in Trowbridge, after the site sat empty for 15 years. The company has submitted planning applications for signage, with a premises licence consultation underway and an anticipated April opening.
A new gluten-free bakery, The Whisk Bakehouse, opened in Trowbridge's Castle Place shopping centre and sold out twice on its opening day, with over 600 bakes sold to around 300 customers. The successful launch reflects growing community support for local businesses and the revitalisation of the shopping centre through microshop units.
Wiltshire Council has approved a £100 million frozen food factory (Kitchen West) for apetito/Wiltshire Farm Foods in Trowbridge, set to open in 2027. The facility will secure 670 existing jobs and create new permanent roles, with a focus on sustainable regenerative manufacturing practices.
Warminster's Lake Pleasure Grounds splash pad will open for a single day (April 8) due to forecasted warm weather of 23 degrees. The facility, which has been popular since opening in 2022, normally opens at the end of April for the season.
Wiltshire Police are seeking two men in connection with shoplifting and criminal damage at a Tesco in Trowbridge. The appeal includes CCTV images and contact details for anyone with information.
The Princess Royal visited the King's Royal Hussars on Salisbury Plain during Exercise Iron Cyclone, inspecting their training and new capabilities including cyber-electronic warfare equipment ahead of their Estonia deployment. The article also covers broader British Army training initiatives including drone operations training at the Land Warfare Centre in Warminster, which affects defence personnel across the region.
A 60-year-old Trowbridge resident has been jailed for 13 years and 9 months after admitting to sexually abusing a girl under 13. The case was heard at Salisbury Crown Court, with the victim's mother delivering an impact statement describing the devastating effect on her family.
Wiltshire Council is progressing plans to build 30 affordable homes on a derelict site in Trowbridge (formerly a day care centre), reducing from a previous permission for 48 dwellings. A public consultation was held in March, with a formal planning application expected later in 2024.
Royal Mail has installed new parcel lockers at Hilperton Marina near Trowbridge in South West Wiltshire, offering round-the-clock postal and parcel services. This is part of a nationwide expansion to increase parcel collection points and improve convenience for residents and the local boating community.
Alfred's Tower at Stourhead in south west Wiltshire has opened for the 2024 season, welcoming visitors from April 3 to November 1 with weekend and bank holiday access. The iconic 205-step spiral staircase landmark offers far-reaching views across three counties and is part of the wider Stourhead estate's seasonal reopening.
Three expensive garden chairs valued at £5,000 were stolen from a property in Tollard Royal, Wiltshire between late February and mid-March. Wiltshire Police are appealing for information from the public to help recover the distinctive Etruscan-style chairs.
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