Crime & Policing↓↓↓ Negative
Stokie Tara, 19, disappeared in Hanley five nights ago
A 19-year-old woman from Stoke-on-Trent has been missing since Saturday evening in the Hanley area. Staffordshire Police are appealing for public help to locate her.
Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2015.
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Current Member of Parliament
Allison Gardner
Labour PartyDr Allison Gardner is the Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent South, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Notable Votes
Vote on an amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill that would prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the Bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. This matters because without the amendment, a person could potentially use voluntary starvation to meet the terminal illness threshold and access an assisted death.
MP voted NoAgainst party majority
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.
MP voted NoAgainst party majority
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. The amendment aimed to close a potential loophole where a person might use self-starvation to meet the terminal illness criteria they would not otherwise meet.
MP voted NoAgainst party majority
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Coverage of Stoke-on-Trent South has been mixed for Allison across 40 recent articles.
A marginal seat — won by just 627 votes (1.5%) in 2024. Covers Stoke-on-Trent, Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook and Upper Tean. Population 85,662. Median income £26K (below average).
Latest News
Stokie Tara, 19, disappeared in Hanley five nights ago
The Sentinel · 9 Apr 2026
2024 General Election
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Median Income▼
£25,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£32,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,470
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
44
29 primary, 6 secondary, 9 other
Income Tax Contribution
Total Income Tax▼
£206m
from 48,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,420
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,320
per taxpayer / year
36,000 employed (75%)15,000 pensioners (31%)5,000 self-employed (10%)
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).
Education Performance
Attainment 8▼
40.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
57.9%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
Settlements
1 city, 2 towns, 4 villages, rural areas — 93,845 total population
City 75%
Town 16%
City: 70,742Town: 14,877Village: 8,226Rural: 8,259
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Recorded Crime
24.2
Per 1,000 pop. (3mo)
8.1+16% national avg
Monthly avg per 1,000 pop.
Violence & sexual offences
Top category
Violence 43%
Anti-social 15%
Other 35%
Violence & sexual offences: 10.3Anti-social behaviour: 3.6Public order: 1.9Other: 8.4
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
Local Elections
Conservative and Unionist Party: 18Labour Party: 3Independent Berwick Hills Resident: 1City Independents: 1Liberal Democrats: 1
24 councillors across 15 wards · Last elections: May 2024
Show all 24 councillors
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlaston | Conservative and Unionist Party | Evan Gareth Rowland Jones | May 2023 |
| Blurton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Lorraine Beardmore | May 2023 |
| Checkley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alan Hulme | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Anthony Deaville | May 2023 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Peter Wilkinson | May 2023 | |
| Dresden Florence | City Independents | Lilian Jean Dodd | May 2023 |
| Forsbrook | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ian Herdman | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Marc Durose | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tony Holmes | May 2023 | |
| Fulford | Liberal Democrats | Alec Sandiford | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Michael George Dodson | May 2023 | |
| Hanford Newstead Trentham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Daniel Jellyman | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Maxine Clark | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Rachel Louise Kelsall | May 2023 | |
| Hollybush | Labour Party | Fin Gordon-McCusker | May 2023 |
| Lightwood North Normacot | Conservative and Unionist Party | Sadaqat Maqsoom | May 2023 |
| Longton Meir Hay South | Labour Party | Chris Robinson | May 2023 |
| Meir Hay North Parkhall Weston Coyney | Conservative and Unionist Party | Craig Beardmore | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Ross Andrew Irving | May 2023 | |
| Meir North | Labour Party | Lauren Davison | May 2024 |
| Meir Park | Conservative and Unionist Party | Abi Brown | May 2023 |
| Meir South | Conservative and Unionist Party | Faisal Hussain | May 2023 |
| Swynnerton Oulton | Conservative and Unionist Party | James Anthony Nixon | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Roy Arthur James | 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.
2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 14,221 | 34.7% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Con | 13,594 | 33.2% |
| Ref | 8,851 | 21.6% | |
| LD | 1,577 | 3.9% | |
| Ind | 1,372 | 3.4% | |
| Green | 1,207 | 3.0% | |
| Ind | 120 | 0.3% |
2019 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GE | Con | 24,632 | 62.2% |
| Lab | 13,361 | 33.7% | |
| LD | 1,611 | 4.1% |
2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GE | Con | 20,451 | 49.0% |
Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 19,788 | 47.5% |
| LD | 808 | 1.9% | |
| Green | 643 | 1.5% |
2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2010 GE | Lab | 15,319 | 39.2% |
| Con | 12,780 | 32.7% | |
| Ind | 8,298 | 21.2% | |
| LD | 1,309 | 3.4% | |
| Green | 1,029 | 2.6% | |
| Ind | 372 | 0.9% |
2010 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GE | Lab | 15,446 | 38.8% |
| Con | 11,316 | 28.4% | |
| LD | 6,323 | 15.9% | |
| Ind | 3,762 | 9.4% | |
| Ind | 1,363 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 1,208 | 3.0% | |
| Ind | 434 | 1.1% |
Timeline
National Media Profile
Allison Gardner 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.
Latest News
2 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Crime & Policing↓↓ Negative
Live: 'Police incident' shuts Stoke-on-Trent road
A police incident on Hartshill Road in Stoke-on-Trent has led to a road closure affecting traffic in the area. The road remains closed between Liverpool Road and Vale Street junctions, with authorities working to reopen it as soon as possible.
Culture & Community↓↓↓ Negative
Pub putting on bus for funeral of Stokie 'legend' Pidge
A local pub is organising a coach for mourners attending the funeral of Christopher 'Pidge' Ridgway, a well-known Stoke-on-Trent community figure who passed away in March. The funeral takes place at St Teresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Trent Vale on 10 April, with a celebration of life at the bet365 Stadium.
Culture & CommunityHealthSocial Care↑↑↑ Positive
Elderly knitters' tiny hats for Stoke-on-Trent premature babies
Elderly residents at Coopers Croft care home in Stoke-on-Trent have knitted 34 tiny hats and a blanket for premature babies at Royal Stoke University Hospital through their 'Purls of Wisdom' group. The project demonstrates community spirit and has provided social and therapeutic benefits to the care home residents.
Crime & Policing↓↓↓ Negative
Fleeing driver chased by police goes wrong way down Stoke-on-Trent A50
A dramatic police chase in Stoke-on-Trent on Easter Sunday resulted in the arrest of a 30-year-old man driving a vehicle with false plates who drove dangerously the wrong way down the A50. The suspect faces multiple serious charges including dangerous driving, drug-driving, and recall to prison.
Crime & Policing↓↓ Negative
Fence outside Stoke-on-Trent home 'damaged' at 6.20am
Police in Stoke-on-Trent are investigating criminal damage to a fence on Hardinge Street in Fenton and have released a CCTV image of a suspect. The incident occurred on March 25 at 6.20am and officers are appealing for witnesses.
Crime & Policing↓↓↓ Negative
Police scrambled to Stoke-on-Trent street - and it was all a 'hoax'
Police responded to an emergency call reporting a woman being threatened on Lynn Street, Weston Coyney in Stoke-on-Trent, but investigation determined the call was a hoax. The incident highlights misuse of emergency services in the constituency.
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Funeral takes place today after death of Stoke-on-Trent mum, 27
A 27-year-old woman from Stoke-on-Trent, Beatrice Solomon, who arrived from Nigeria as a skilled worker carer in November 2023, has died and her funeral is being held today. She leaves behind a husband, 11-month-old son, and family members in the area; a fundraising appeal has been launched to help cover funeral costs.
Crime & Policing↓↓↓ Negative
Stoke-on-Trent beauty spot dog attack
A man was bitten by an off-lead dog at Park Hall Hills in Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, on Good Friday morning. Staffordshire Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses to identify the dog owner.
Transport↓↓ Negative
Two drivers in hospital after Stoke-on-Trent crash
Two drivers were hospitalised after a collision at the junction of Leek New Road and Berwick Road in Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent. Police are appealing for dashcam and CCTV footage from witnesses.
Crime & Policing↓↓↓ Negative
Man battered by 'group of men' on North Staffordshire estate
A man was assaulted by a group of men on Ridgway Drive in Blythe Bridge, North Staffordshire, on 27 March, resulting in superficial facial injuries. Three men from Stoke-on-Trent were arrested and released on conditional bail; police are appealing for witnesses.
Crime & Policing↓↓ Negative
Stoke-on-Trent stand-off after 'man on snooker club roof'
Emergency services responded to an incident on Cleveland Street in Burslem where a man climbed onto the roof of Burslem Snooker Centre on Thursday evening. Police, paramedics, and firefighters attended the scene; the man was assessed by ambulance staff and discharged.
Crime & PolicingCulture & Community↓↓↓ Negative
Arsonists start Stoke-on-Trent park fire
Arsonists deliberately set a fire in Burslem Park, one of Stoke-on-Trent's major public spaces, on 2 April. Firefighters quickly extinguished the small fire, and police are investigating the incident.
Culture & Community↑↑↑ Positive
'I almost quit the lottery - but my mum stepped in and now I have £333k'
A Stoke-on-Trent man won £333,000 in the Postcode Lottery after his mother convinced him not to cancel his subscription when he moved house. The feel-good story highlights a local win in the Meir district and mentions other local winners and charitable donations to Stoke organisations.
Culture & CommunityEnvironment↑↑↑ Positive
Stoke-on-Trent monkey in 'world first' gene research project
Researchers have achieved a world first by fully mapping the DNA of a Barbary macaque named Crinkle at Trentham Monkey Forest in Stoke-on-Trent. The breakthrough could revolutionise conservation efforts by enabling tracking of trafficked animals and understanding genetic health of endangered populations.
Culture & CommunitySocial Care↑↑↑ Positive
Three Stoke-on-Trent households in £1m Postcode Lottery win
Three households in Stoke-on-Trent's ST3 6AL postcode won £333,333 each in the Postcode Lottery, with local charity Gingerbread Family Support also receiving £75,000. The windfall will enable the charity to expand its support services for families in the constituency.
Transport↓↓↓ Negative
Live: M6 crash
A traffic collision on the M6 southbound has partially blocked the motorway between junctions affecting Stoke-on-Trent North and South, causing traffic delays in the area.
Culture & Community↑↑↑ Positive
Man wins £333,000 lottery prize after following his mum's advice
A Stoke-on-Trent man, Lee Plant, won £333,000 in the Postcode Lottery after heeding his mother's advice to keep his subscription at his old postcode in the Meir area. The article also covers two other local winners and mentions a £75,000 donation to a Stoke-based charity from lottery players.
Crime & Policing↓↓ Negative
Man found dead in Midlands home as police issue statement
A 73-year-old man, Michael Cooper, was found dead at his home in Stoke-on-Trent on April 1. His death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner's office is appealing for help to trace his family.
Culture & CommunityEconomy & Jobs– Neutral
Stoke-on-Trent and Coventry hotels for sale at a combined £6.5m
A Best Western hotel in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, is being sold with a price tag of £3.75m+, along with a sister hotel in Coventry. The sale signals potential changes in hospitality sector ownership in the city centre.
Crime & Policing↓↓ Negative
Six defendants in North Staffordshire courts
A routine court reporting article listing six criminal cases from North Staffordshire courts, including offences ranging from breaching restraining orders to drug supply and assault. The cases involve defendants from across the wider Stoke-on-Trent area including Bentilee, Packmoor, Knutton, and Northwood.
Culture & CommunityEconomy & JobsEnvironmentLocal Government↑↑↑ PositiveCllr
£4m project to restore Stoke-on-Trent landmark building empty for 23 years
A £4 million restoration project on the Grade II-listed Burslem Indoor Market Hall, closed for 23 years, begins this week with funding from Stoke-on-Trent City Council, the Government, and Historic England. The 12-month project aims to restore the 1879 building to useable condition for events and potentially permanent commercial use, with local leadership expressing optimism about heritage preservation and community revitalization.
Economy & JobsEnvironmentLocal GovernmentTransport↑↑↑ PositiveCllr
£105m Stoke-on-Trent transport plan unveiled
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has unveiled a £105 million multi-year transport plan funded by government, including £10 million for electric buses, £41.5 million for highways maintenance, and investments in cycling infrastructure and affordable bus fares. The plan represents the first multi-year transport settlement the council has received in years, allowing long-term planning.
Economy & JobsLocal GovernmentTransport↓↓↓ Negative
This new machine fixes potholes in a quarter of the usual time
A Daily Mail article centred on a fatal motorcycle accident caused by a pothole on the A5272 near Stoke-on-Trent, where a local council knew of the hazard for four months before it was repaired. The piece promotes the Pothole Pro machine as a solution to Britain's pothole crisis while criticising council inefficiency and highlighting political responses to the issue.
EnvironmentHousingLocal Government↓↓↓ Negative
Families lose fight to stop Stoke-on-Trent homes
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has approved a reserved matters application for four detached homes on greenway land at Denton Grove in Meir Hay, following an outline approval from January 2023. Local families opposed the development due to concerns about habitat loss and impact on green views, but their objections were unsuccessful.
EnvironmentLocal GovernmentUtilities & Energy↓↓↓ NegativeCllr
Tree down on Stoke-on-Trent street as Storm Dave makes presence felt
Storm Dave caused damage across Stoke-on-Trent, including a fallen tree on Mornington Road in Sneyd Green and widespread power cuts affecting multiple areas. Ward councillor Laura Carter responded to the incident, assuring residents that tree surgeons would address the issue promptly.
HealthLocal GovernmentSocial Care↓↓↓ Negative
Stokies 'languishing without medication' in seven month wait for dementia ruling
Stoke-on-Trent residents with dementia are experiencing seven-month waits for treatment and diagnosis, prompting the city council to adopt an integrated care model aimed at reducing delays and improving coordination between health and social care services. The action plan addresses fragmented referral pathways and aims to create a 'one-stop shop' support hub, with council members recognizing that current excellent services are undermined by poor joined-up provision.
Economy & JobsEnvironmentLocal GovernmentTransport↑↑↑ Positive
Plans approved for Stoke-on-Trent's newest car park
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has approved plans for a new 13-space pay-and-display car park on vacant land on Clough Street East in Hanley. The development will include disability spaces and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, utilising previously developed land in a sustainable city centre location.
Environment↑↑ Positive
20C blast to hit storm-hit Stoke-on-Trent as Met Office forecasts weather twist
The Met Office forecasts a weather improvement for Stoke-on-Trent after Storm Dave, with temperatures rising to 20C by Wednesday April 8, followed by changeable conditions with occasional rain through mid-April. The article provides detailed temperature and precipitation forecasts for the region and North Staffordshire.
Culture & CommunityEconomy & Jobs↑↑↑ Positive
Inside legendary Stoke-on-Trent gym saved from closure
Powerhouse Gym in Sandyford, a legendary Stoke-on-Trent bodybuilding gym founded by Phil Simic, has been saved from closure by new owners Ian Quayle and Jason Bundred, who took over on December 24. The pair, both long-time members, are restoring the gym to its original bodybuilding roots and aim to make it a thriving community fitness hub.
Culture & CommunitySocial Care↑↑↑ Positive
Dad told he'd 'never do anything' now boss of global bare knuckle boxing firm
Stefan Hanks, a Stockton Brook resident and tattoo artist, has been appointed UK Chief Operating Officer of BKB, a global bare knuckle boxing firm. He has grown from hosting local matches in Stoke-on-Trent to organizing international events, and also runs a community gym dedicated to mental health support.
Culture & CommunityEconomy & JobsHousingLocal Government↑↑ Positive
27 Stoke-on-Trent sites declared 'surplus' by council - full list
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has declared 27 sites surplus to requirements, potentially allowing their sale to raise funds and address the housing crisis. The move includes farmland, commercial buildings, and a children's centre, with council leaders emphasizing brownfield development and job creation as priorities.
Health↑↑↑ Positive
Stoke-on-Trent mum 'owes everything' to hospital that saved baby's life
A Stoke-on-Trent mother, Catherine Robinson, completed a 62-mile fundraising challenge to support Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity after the hospital saved her son Oscar's life through complex heart surgery when he was born with multiple cardiac conditions. The article highlights the exceptional care provided by both Royal Stoke and Birmingham Children's Hospital, with Oscar now thriving despite facing future surgery.
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