LD took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
Al Pinkerton
Liberal DemocratsDr Al Pinkerton is the Liberal Democrat MP for Surrey Heath, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Europe).
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop eating and drinking. The amendment would close a potential loophole where a person who is not otherwise terminally ill could meet the bill's eligibility criteria by voluntarily starving themselves.
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.
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.
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Represented by LD since 2024. Covers Camberley, Frimley and West End and Chobham. Population 98,164. Recorded crime is 35% below the national average.
Frimley Park Hospital Raac repairs to be done by 2030, trust says
BBC · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£34,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£52,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,805
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
39
27 primary, 4 secondary, 8 other
Total Income Tax▼
£661m
from 59,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,840
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£11,300
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▼
48.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
69.4%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 4 towns, 6 villages, rural areas — 98,131 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
37 councillors across 15 wards · Last elections: Jun 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagshot | Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Gordon | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Richard Wilson | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Valerie White | May 2023 | |
| Bisley West End | Liberal Democrats | Liz Noble | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Sarbie Kang | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Ying Lisa Shayne Perrett | May 2023 | |
| Frimley | Liberal Democrats | Alan Ashbery | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | David O'Mahoney | May 2023 | |
| Frimley Green | Liberal Democrats | Helen Laura Whitcroft | Jun 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Jacques Olmo | Jun 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Sashi Mylvaganam | Jun 2023 | |
| Heatherside | Liberal Democrats | Bob Raikes | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | John James Skipper | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Louise Elizabeth Ashbery | May 2023 | |
| Lightwater | Liberal Democrats | Julie Caron Hoad | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Kevin John Thompson | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Shaun Peter MacDonald | May 2023 | |
| Mytchett Deepcut | Liberal Democrats | Cliff Betton | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | David Whitcroft | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Morgan Alun Giles Rise | May 2023 | |
| Normandy Pirbright | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Bilbé | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Keith Witham | May 2023 | |
| Old Dean | Conservative and Unionist Party | Lewis Edward Mears | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Shaun Francis Garrett | May 2023 | |
| Parkside | Liberal Democrats | Nirmal Kang | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Rob Lee | May 2023 | |
| St Michaels | Labour Party | Jonathan Quin | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Murray Rowlands | May 2023 | |
| St Pauls | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jonny Cope | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Josh Thorne | May 2023 | |
| Town | Liberal Democrats | Leanne Jane MacIntyre | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Mary Jane Glauert | May 2023 | |
| Watchetts | Liberal Democrats | Kel Finan-Cooke | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Lisa Cheryl Finan-Cooke | May 2023 | |
| Windlesham Chobham | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Emma-Jane McGrath | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Pat Tedder | May 2023 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Victoria Elizabeth Wheeler | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD | 21,387 | 44.8% | |
| Con | 15,747 | 33.0% | |
| Ref | 6,252 | 13.1% | |
| Lab | 3,148 | 6.6% | |
| Green | 1,162 | 2.4% | |
| Ind | 92 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 34,358 | 58.6% |
| LD | 16,009 | 27.3% | |
| Lab | 5,407 | 9.2% | |
| Green | 2,252 | 3.8% | |
| Ind | 628 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 37,118 | 64.2% |
| Lab | 12,175 | 21.1% | |
| LD | 6,271 | 10.8% | |
| Green | 2,258 | 3.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 32,582 | 59.9% |
| Ind | 7,778 | 14.3% | |
| Lab | 6,100 | 11.2% | |
| LD | 4,937 | 9.1% | |
| Green | 2,400 | 4.4% | |
| Ind | 361 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 273 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 31,326 | 57.6% |
| LD | 14,037 | 25.8% | |
| Lab | 5,552 | 10.2% | |
| Ind | 3,432 | 6.3% |
Al Pinkerton 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.
30 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Frimley Park Hospital, located in Surrey Heath, will undergo repairs to its Raac-affected roofs by 2030, with a new hospital site to be constructed starting in 2028/2029, reportedly at Pine Ridge Golf Club. The NHS trust says the new build is essential to fully address structural risks, though some local concerns have been raised about the proposed location.
A van and lorry accident on the M3 southbound between junctions 2 and 3 (Bagstock/Lightwater area) caused significant traffic disruptions with three of four lanes closed and delays of up to 20 minutes. The incident directly affected Surrey Heath residents and commuters using this major transport artery through the constituency.
Resident doctors across Thames Valley NHS trusts, including those serving Surrey Heath residents, began a six-day strike on April 7 over pay disputes after rejecting a government offer they deemed inadequate. The strike is expected to cause disruption to planned appointments and procedures, though emergency services will continue with support from consultants and other staff.
NHS strikes by resident doctors began April 7 across Surrey, with multiple NHS trusts warning of significant service pressures. The strikes coincide with norovirus outbreaks and Easter holidays, creating a 'triple threat' to hospital services, though trusts aim to prioritise emergency care.
An army cadet from South West London discusses his positive experience at the Master Cadet training course held in Frimley Park, Surrey, crediting the programme with improving his social skills and career direction. The article highlights how the long-running course (since 1989) provides youth development opportunities including international exchanges and military training.
Army veteran Darren Hardy from Fleet completed a gruelling 100km Land Rover pull in 99 hours to raise funds for H-ABC disease research, inspired by local teenager Aggie Candy-Waters. The challenge supports development of a safer drug delivery method by UK biotech company SynaptixBio, with clinical trials potentially beginning in 2027.
A Lightwater resident, Paul Furniss, has been sentenced to 3 years and 9 months in prison for a sustained campaign of domestic abuse against his partner, including violent assaults and threats. The case highlights Surrey Police's commitment to tackling domestic violence and protecting victims in the Surrey Heath area.
Demolition of Camberley's iconic Allders building and surrounding structures is nearing completion, with 550 homes planned for the site as part of the town centre's wider regeneration project. Funded by the Government's Brownfield Land Release Fund, the project is expected to be completed by May 2026, after which construction of housing and an urban quarter will begin.
Lightwater Leisure Centre has opened six new indoor padel courts, converting two former tennis courts following plans registered in March 2024. The facility, backed by Sport England and the Lawn Tennis Association, represents a community-focused sports investment with partnership support from Surrey Heath Borough Council.
A national property affordability report identifies Surrey Heath (Camberley and Bagshot) as the most affordable area in the Outer Metropolitan region, attributed to relatively high earnings in the area. The report surveyed local authority affordability across the UK, finding that 70% have seen improved affordability over the last year.
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