Gareth Snell · Labour and Co-operative Party
West Midlands, England
: 73,812
Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2017.
Gareth Snell
Labour and Co-operative PartyGareth Snell is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
A vote on whether a parliamentary committee should meet in private (closed to the public) rather than in public. One MP supported meeting privately, while 73 opposed it, meaning the session continued in public.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Stoke-on-Trent Central has been predominantly positive for Gareth across 35 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Inaugural Small Business Awards recognises 11 local businesses - Stoke Nub News” — Stoke Nub News
“Stoke-on-Trent MP calls for tougher rules for absent landlords - BBC” — BBC
Critical coverage
“Former Stoke-on-Trent MP not seeking re-election due to 'bullying' - BBC” — BBC
“Stoke-on-Trent Central by-election: The candidates and the issues - BBC” — BBC
Represented by Lab since 2024. Centred on Stoke-on-Trent. Population 111,629, notably young (median age 36 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 113% above the national average. Median income £24K (below average).
MP calls for action over this pothole-riddled Stoke-on-Trent road - Stoke-on-Trent Live
Stoke-on-Trent Live · 18 Mar 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£27,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,195
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
55
31 primary, 6 secondary, 18 other
Total Income Tax▼
£148m
from 52,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,140
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£2,870
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▼
40.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
53.0%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city — 115,294 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
16 councillors across 13 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hulton | Labour Party | Steve Watkins | May 2023 |
| Basford Hartshill | Labour Party | Shaun Pender | May 2023 |
| Bentilee Ubberley Townsend | Labour Party | Lynn Watkins | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Sarah Jane Colclough | May 2023 | |
| Birches Head Northwood | Labour Party | Adrian Knapper | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Steve Blakemore | May 2023 | |
| Boothen | Labour Party | Andy Platt | May 2023 |
| Bucknall Eaton Park | Conservative and Unionist Party | Heather Blurton | May 2023 |
| Fenton East | Labour Party | Mubsira Aumir | May 2023 |
| Fenton West Mount Pleasant | Labour Party | Lyn Sharpe | May 2023 |
| Hanley Park Joiners Square Shelton | Labour Party | Alastair Watson | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Amjid Wazir | May 2023 | |
| Hartshill Park Stoke | Labour Party | Daniela Santoro | May 2023 |
| Penkhull Springfields | Labour Party | Sarah Ann Hill | May 2023 |
| Sandford Hill | Labour Party | Joan Bell | May 2023 |
| Trent Vale Oak Hill | Labour Party | Waseem Akbar | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon Stoke-on-Trent Central By-election | Lab | 14,950 | 42.4% |
| Ref | 8,541 | 24.2% | |
| Con | 6,221 | 17.6% | |
| Ind | 2,281 | 6.5% | |
| Green | 1,703 | 4.8% | |
| LD | 999 | 2.8% | |
| Ind | 315 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 279 | 0.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 14,557 | 45.4% | |
Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon Stoke-on-Trent Central By-election | Lab | 13,887 | 43.3% |
| Ind | 1,691 | 5.3% | |
| LD | 1,116 | 3.5% | |
| Green | 819 | 2.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon Stoke-on-Trent Central By-election | Lab | 17,083 | 51.5% |
| Con | 13,186 | 39.8% | |
| Ind | 1,608 | 4.8% | |
| LD | 680 | 2.0% | |
| Green | 378 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 210 | 0.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GE | Lab | 7,853 | 37.1% |
| Ind | 5,233 | 24.7% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Con | 5,154 | 24.4% |
| LD | 2,083 | 9.8% | |
| Green | 294 | 1.4% | |
| Ind | 137 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 127 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 124 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 109 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 56 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2010 GE | Lab | 12,220 | 39.3% |
| Ind | 7,041 | 22.6% | |
| Con | 7,008 | 22.6% | |
| Ind | 2,120 | 6.8% | |
| LD | 1,296 | 4.2% | |
| Green | 1,123 | 3.6% | |
| Ind | 244 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 32 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GE | Lab | 12,605 | 38.8% |
| LD | 7,039 | 21.7% | |
| Con | 6,833 | 21.0% | |
| Ind | 2,502 | 7.7% | |
| Ind | 1,402 | 4.3% | |
| Ind | 959 | 3.0% | |
| Ind | 399 | 1.2% | |
| Ind | 303 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 295 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 133 | 0.4% |
Gareth Snell 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.
16 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Gareth Snell, MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, launched the inaugural Small Business Awards to recognise 11 local independent businesses, with over 70 nominations and 1,500 votes cast. The initiative highlights the importance of small businesses to the local high street and economy, with winning businesses praised for their community contributions.
The company managing England's largest schools PFI contract in Stoke-on-Trent is going into liquidation, leaving 88 schools with unfinished repairs and uncertain building maintenance. The crisis affects the entire constituency and raises questions about oversight of the 25-year contract that expired in October.
Former Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Mark Fisher, who served the constituency for over two decades, has died at age 81. The article features tributes from current MP Gareth Snell and local councillors praising Fisher's long commitment to public service and advocacy for the city's residents.
The article reports on the death of Mark Fisher, former Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central (1983-2010), who served for 27 years and was Minister for the Arts. Tributes describe him as an outstanding, principled constituency MP who championed the arts and was not afraid to challenge government.
Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Gareth Snell backs Labour's plan for temporary asylum with the option for migrants to return home once their countries are safe. The article highlights that Stoke-on-Trent hosts 1,281 asylum seekers (49 per 10,000 residents, the ninth highest in the UK), with Snell expressing concerns about conditional financial payments to returnees while supporting the broader principle.
Emma Bridgewater pottery from Stoke-on-Trent was featured prominently when Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at Downing Street, with their tea served in bespoke Hanley-manufactured mugs. The article highlights how the local ceramics company continues to gain international exposure through high-profile political meetings, continuing a tradition of showcasing Stoke-on-Trent's manufacturing heritage to the world.
Industry Minister Sarah Jones pledged government support for Stoke-on-Trent's struggling pottery sector, which has been hit by rising energy costs and company collapses. MP Gareth Snell expressed disappointment at the lack of detail in the Spending Review and called for concrete commitments when the industrial strategy is announced.
Gareth Snell, the MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, travelled with Avanti West Coast to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent's centenary. The article notes the MP's participation in a celebratory event recognizing the city's 100-year milestone.
Gareth Snell, Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, calls for tougher action against absent landlords with derelict properties in Hanley, arguing they profit unfairly from neglected buildings while the city centre struggles with homelessness and vacancy. He advocates for community-backed regeneration, celebrating existing businesses, and promoting positivity about the city's future rather than negative narratives that deter investment.
Gareth Snell has reclaimed his Stoke-on-Trent Central seat in the July 2024 general election, along with two other new Labour MPs representing the constituency. This marks the first time since 1966 that Stoke-on-Trent has elected three entirely different MPs, with Labour sweeping all three seats previously held by Conservatives.
Gareth Snell has been elected as MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, reclaiming the seat he lost to the Conservatives in 2019. The article notes this was a key Labour target seat requiring a 2.1 percentage point swing to win back.
This article presents statements from eight parliamentary candidates standing in Stoke-on-Trent Central, each outlining their priorities and vision for the constituency. The candidates address key local issues including deprivation, NHS waiting times, crime, drug dealing, town centre regeneration, and cost-of-living pressures.
Jo Gideon, former MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central (2019-2024), has publicly stated she will not seek re-election due to persistent bullying from local Conservative Federation officers and a toxic party culture. Her departure raises significant questions about internal party dynamics, candidate selection processes, and the treatment of MPs within the Conservative Party.
Jo Gideon, Conservative MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central since 2019, has announced she will not stand at the next general election. Her departure follows a pattern of Tory MPs stepping down and opens the seat for a new candidate, with implications for this marginal 'Red Wall' constituency that was taken from Labour.
Jo Gideon, Conservative MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, voted against her government's Covid pass measures for nightclubs and large events, citing concerns about the impact on the hospitality industry. She stated she received overwhelming constituent opposition to the policy and voted with a 'heavy heart' as part of the largest rebellion against Boris Johnson since he became prime minister.
This article presents the 2019 general election results for Stoke-on-Trent Central, showing Labour MP Gareth Snell retaining the seat with 43.30% of the vote, though with a reduced majority compared to 2017. The results demonstrate a significant decline in Labour support, down 8.24 percentage points from the previous election.
This article covers the Stoke-on-Trent Central by-election triggered by Tristram Hunt's resignation, with Labour candidate Gareth Snell defending a traditionally safe Labour seat against UKIP's Paul Nuttall and Conservative Jack Brereton. The by-election is being framed as a key test for Jeremy Corbyn's Labour leadership, particularly given Labour's declining majority in the constituency and the area's strong Leave vote in the EU referendum.
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