Jonathan Reynolds · Labour and Co-operative Party
North West, England
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Lab held for 5 consecutive elections.
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Jonathan Reynolds
Labour and Co-operative PartyThe Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip).
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
MPs voted on whether to give the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill its Second Reading, which would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to legally request assistance to end their lives under strict safeguards. This was a landmark free vote on one of the most ethically contested issues in recent parliamentary history.
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Critical coverage
“Unveiling Britain's Economic Vulnerability: How the Iran Crisis Threatens Dealmaking - Internewscast Journal” — Internewscast Journal
“'Hypocrite' ministers claim nearly £60,000 to subsidise their fuel” — Daily Mail Online
A safe Lab seat, won with 44% of the vote in 2024. Covers Hyde (Tameside), Stalybridge and Mossley. Population 102,054. Recorded crime is 100% below the national average. Median income £26K (below average).
Trail of destruction as cars wrecked by 'substance' on residential street
Manchester Evening News · 8 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£31,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,675
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
53
36 primary, 7 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£197m
from 50,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,370
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,930
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▼
41.0
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
58.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 3 towns, 2 villages, rural areas — 97,727 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 10 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Hurst | Labour Party | Mohammed Shamsul Karim | May 2024 |
| Dukinfield | Labour Party | Naila Sharif | May 2024 |
| Dukinfield Stalybridge | Labour Party | Eleanor Wills | May 2024 |
| Hyde Godley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andrea Alyson Jane Colbourne | May 2024 |
| Hyde Newton | Labour Party | Hugh William Roderick | May 2024 |
| Hyde Werneth | Conservative and Unionist Party | Christopher James Halligan | May 2024 |
| Longdendale | Labour Party | Jacqueline Clair Owen | May 2024 |
| Mossley | Labour Party | Stephen Anthony Homer | May 2024 |
| Stalybridge North | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Steven Barton | May 2024 |
| Stalybridge South | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Tilbrook | 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 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 16,320 | 43.8% |
| Ref | 7,781 | 20.9% | |
| Con | 6,872 | 18.4% | |
| Green | 2,745 | 7.4% | |
| WPB | 1,227 | 3.3% | |
| Ind | 1,214 | 3.3% | |
| LD | 1,080 | 2.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 19,025 | 44.9% |
| Con | 16,079 | 38.0% | |
| Ind | 3,591 | 8.5% | |
| LD | 1,827 | 4.3% | |
| Green | 1,411 | 3.3% | |
| Ind | 435 | 1.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 24,277 | 57.2% |
| Con | 16,193 | 38.1% | |
| LD | 996 | 2.4% | |
| Green | 991 | 2.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 18,447 | 45.0% |
| Con | 11,761 | 28.7% | |
| Ind | 7,720 | 18.8% | |
| Green | 1,850 | 4.5% | |
| LD | 1,256 | 3.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 16,189 | 39.6% |
| Con | 13,445 | 32.9% | |
| LD | 6,965 | 17.0% | |
| Ind | 2,259 | 5.5% | |
| Ind | 1,342 | 3.3% | |
| Green | 679 | 1.7% |
Jonathan Reynolds 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.
18 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Multiple vehicles on King Street in Mossley were damaged by an unknown substance, believed to be paint thinner. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public about who is responsible.
A violent altercation in Germany involving a social media beard-shaving challenge is reported alongside a tragic case of a 12-year-old boy from Hyde, Tameside, who died in 2025 after participating in a dangerous 'Chroming' TikTok trend involving inhalant abuse. The article highlights the serious risks posed by viral social media challenges to young people.
Shannon Edmondson from Stalybridge has built a lucrative social media presence around her miniature dachshund Wilson, earning over £4,600 monthly through UGC and brand deals. The couple is using the income to fund their £50,000 wedding planned for the Peak District in August 2028, with Wilson set to be their ring bearer.
A major power outage affected approximately 1,450 properties across multiple areas in Tameside, including Hattersley, Mottram, Broadbottom, Longdendale, and Godley, on March 31st. Electricity North West engineers worked to resolve the issue caused by an unexpected high-voltage cable incident, with restoration estimated for early afternoon.
Emmaus Mossley, a homelessness charity in the area, launched a new shopping space at its Spring Fayre event, offering low-cost items to support its mission of helping people transition from homelessness. The event featured entertainment, activities, and community engagement, with proceeds supporting the charity's work providing housing, employment, and tailored support for up to 26 residents.
A 57-year-old man from Stalybridge was jailed for one year at Hull Crown Court for attempting to sexually exploit a child. Williams travelled from Cheshire to Hull to meet what he believed was a 12-year-old girl via Snapchat, but was arrested when he arrived at a café near the station—the girl was actually a police decoy.
Cabinet ministers, including Jonathan Reynolds (the MP for Stalybridge and Hyde), claimed nearly £60,000 in taxpayer-funded fuel subsidies over three years while the government refuses to cut fuel duty. Reynolds claimed £8,717, making him the third-highest claimant among Cabinet members, drawing criticism for hypocrisy given Labour's refusal to help motorists with rising fuel costs.
Oldham Council has filed a formal objection to Network Rail's Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) works programme for the Stalybridge-Diggle section, citing concerns over public safety, rights of way, and highway operations. While supporting TRU's strategic objectives, the council has raised specific issues regarding temporary diversions, footpath closures, land impacts, and construction scheduling that must be resolved before a June public inquiry.
A vehicle struck a railway bridge on Ten Acres Lane in Clayton, causing significant disruption to Northern and TransPennine Express services between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge. Trains through Stalybridge face cancellations and delays of up to 45 minutes, with disruption expected until 08:45.
Tameside council has formally approved the creation of a Mayoral Development Corporation for Ashton and Stalybridge, unlocking major regeneration plans including around 3,000 new homes, improved transport links, and retail/leisure developments centred on transport hubs. The council is making strategic property acquisitions to remove development constraints and position itself to lead the transformation of both town centres.
Tameside Council has approved a 25-year lease renewal for Mossley Community Centre after six years of uncertainty, along with £25,000 in repairs for the Victorian building. The deal resolves a long-standing issue that had left the volunteer-led charity without legal security and prevents potential costly legal action.
Sam Rushton, a 20-year-old from Stalybridge, was arrested and jailed in Morocco after attempting to help vulnerable children and people in need by raising funds and distributing essentials. He was charged with violating recording consent laws and faces potential imprisonment of up to three years, with a trial scheduled for April 27th.
Severe train disruption between Preston and Manchester caused by storm damage to overhead lines near Bolton, affecting Northern and TransPennine Express services. The disruption impacts routes including services to and from Stalybridge, with major cancellations and delays expected throughout the day.
A developer has proposed building a 32-home apartment block on vacant land in Dukinfield that once housed the North Star pub. The four-floor scheme off Queen Street would provide a mix of one and two-bedroom flats on a brownfield site, with a similar application already approved by Tameside council in 2022.
Major train disruptions across Lancashire and into Manchester due to overhead wire damage between Bolton and Lostock have affected multiple routes including services to Stalybridge. Passengers faced delays of up to 30 minutes and potential cancellations throughout the day, with rail replacement buses offered as alternatives.
A critical analysis of Royal Mail's new Czech owner Daniel Kretinsky and his management of the company, following his appearance before Parliament's Business and Trade Committee. The article argues that debt-fuelled ownership, combined with prioritisation of parcels over letters, has failed to maintain service standards required by the Universal Service Obligation.
An analysis of Britain's economic vulnerabilities amid global instability, including market volatility from Trump's Iran policy, £75bn in Labour tax increases, and concerns about major UK business deals. The article strongly criticises the government and former Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds for approving the Royal Mail takeover by Czech owner Daniel Kretinsky, which has resulted in deteriorating service despite regulatory concessions.
An opinion piece by Alex Brummer discussing global financial market instability following Iran tensions, with particular focus on how this affects UK borrowing costs, M&A deals, and government fiscal policy. The article also critiques Labour and former Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds for approving the Kretinsky takeover of Royal Mail, which has subsequently failed to improve service.
Tameside Council and the Department for Education are jointly funding a new specialist children's home called Meadow View in Hyde, set to replace the current Dukinfield facility. The purpose-built home will serve up to nine disabled children requiring short-stay breaks or long-term residential care, with construction beginning in March 2026 and opening planned for April 2027.
Springhead-raised author Monique Turner visits her former secondary school Mossley Hollins on World Book Day and returns to Springhead for what may be her last visit before her parents relocate south. She reflects on her emotional connection to the area and shares recommendations for local attractions.
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