Jayne Kirkham · Labour and Co-operative Party
South West, England
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Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
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Jayne Kirkham
Labour and Co-operative PartyJayne Kirkham is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Truro and Falmouth, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Positive coverage
“Update on water firm's work to cut ocean sewage at Falmouth beach” — Cornwall Packet
“World-first all-concrete floating pontoon could be a game changer for the world” — Cornwall Packet
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Falmouth, Truro and Penryn. Population 99,425. Recorded crime is 37% below the national average. Median income £25K (below average).
British war hero amputee and paralympic snowboarding medallist Owen Pick denies rape
Cornwall Packet · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£33,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,495
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
47
32 primary, 5 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£231m
from 48,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,270
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,800
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▼
46.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
65.1%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
4 towns, 15 villages, rural areas — 95,964 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
17 councillors across 17 wards · Last elections: May 2021
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Arwenack | Labour Party | Laurie Thomas Magowan | May 2021 |
| Falmouth Boslowick | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alan James Jewell | May 2021 |
| Falmouth Penwerris | Labour Party | Jayne Kirkham | May 2021 |
| Falmouth Trescobeas Budock | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | David William Saunby | May 2021 |
| Feock Kea | Conservative and Unionist Party | Martyn Jon Alvey | May 2021 |
| Gloweth Malabar Shortlanesend | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Andrew Harris | May 2021 |
| Mylor Perranarworthal Ponsanooth | Conservative and Unionist Party | Reginald George Peter Williams | May 2021 |
| Penryn | Green Party of England and Wales | Tamsyn Iris Widdon | May 2021 |
| Perranporth | Conservative and Unionist Party | Steve Arthur | May 2021 |
| Probus St Erme | Conservative and Unionist Party | Karen Glasson | May 2021 |
| St Goran Tregony The Roseland | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Julian Ronald Ralph German | May 2021 |
| St Mewan Grampound | Mebyon Kernow - The Party for Cornwall | Mike Bunney | May 2021 |
| St Newlyn East Cubert Goonhavern | Conservative and Unionist Party | Adrian Dennis Harvey | May 2021 |
| Threemilestone Chacewater | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Dulcie Patricia Tudor | May 2021 |
| Truro Boscawen Redannick | Liberal Democrats | Rob Nolan | May 2021 |
| Truro Moresk Trehaverne | Conservative and Unionist Party | Christopher Hugh Wells | May 2021 |
| Truro Tregolls | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Loic Rich | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 20,783 | 41.4% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 12,632 | 25.1% |
| LD | 6,552 | 13.0% | |
| Ref | 6,163 | 12.3% | |
| Green | 3,470 | 6.9% | |
| Ind | 498 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 166 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 27,237 | 46.0% | |
| Lab | 22,676 | 38.3% | |
| LD | 7,150 | 12.1% | |
| Green | 1,714 | 2.9% | |
| Ind | 413 | 0.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,123 | 44.4% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 21,331 | 37.7% |
| LD | 8,465 | 14.9% | |
| Ind | 897 | 1.6% | |
| Green | 831 | 1.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 22,681 | 44.0% |
| LD | 8,681 | 16.8% | |
| Lab | 7,814 | 15.2% | |
| Ind | 5,967 | 11.6% | |
| Green | 4,483 | 8.7% | |
| Ind | 792 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 563 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 526 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 37 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 20,349 | 41.7% |
| LD | 19,914 | 40.8% | |
| Lab | 4,697 | 9.6% | |
| Ind | 1,911 | 3.9% | |
| Ind | 1,039 | 2.1% | |
| Green | 858 | 1.8% |
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7 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Paralympic snowboarder Owen Pick is on trial at Truro Crown Court accused of raping a woman at a house party in Falmouth in 2014. The case involves DNA evidence, identification procedures, and allegations of investigation failures, with Pick denying all charges.
A Great Western Railway train was halted on a bridge between Truro and Falmouth Docks due to trespassers on the line, causing cancellations and delays for passengers. The incident disrupted services until approximately 6:15pm.
Police have issued a second three-month closure order on a property in Truro following persistent anti-social behaviour, with neighbours reporting relief and a significant reduction in disruption. The action was taken by Truro Neighbourhood Police and Cornwall Council after the first closure order in January proved effective.
A fried chicken shop in Falmouth has withdrawn its planning application for signage after facing opposition from conservation groups who argued the signs were inappropriate for the historic conservation area. The retailer had installed the signage without permission and then applied retrospectively, but withdrew the application following criticism about its impact on the character of the area.
Roscarrack Road in Falmouth will close for three days (May 5-7, 2026) for water connection works managed by South West Water and contractor Kier. The closure is weekday-only with diversions in place and property access maintained.
Penryn-based charity shop Sasha Would've Loved It has clarified that it is not closing, but rather expanding by opening a second location on Main Street due to increased demand. The shop, which has operated since March 2022 as a community hub in The Stuart Stephens Memorial Hall, aims to continue serving the local community while raising funds.
Falmouth's Banking Hub has opened at The Old Post Office on The Moor, offering essential banking services including cash deposits, withdrawals, and specialized services from major banks on designated days. The hub provides a crucial service as Lloyds Bank, Falmouth's last traditional bank branch, is set to close in May 2026, with a temporary overlap period to ensure continuity.
Inspire Makers, an independent shop on Falmouth High Street, showcases work from around 65 Cornish micro-businesses, selling artisan jewellery, ceramics, artwork and homewares. The shop's owner, Vicki Glaister, also organises FORM Art Festival, positioning Falmouth as a creative hub with a thriving 'artisan quarter'.
The Goldenbank and Swanvale annual egg roll in Falmouth drew strong community participation, with families competing in egg-rolling races and celebrating local cohesion. The event was attended by local dignitaries including MP Jayne Kirkham, and featured a significant moment with the formal handover of deeds for protected public open space previously owned by Wain Homes.
A temporary Banking Hub has opened in Falmouth town centre to provide face-to-face banking services while a permanent facility is being developed. The hub addresses the loss of local bank branch closures and serves multiple banks with both counter services and specialist community banker support.
Truro City Football Club, already relegated from the National League, drew 1-1 against play-off chasing Forest Green Rovers at home, with Luke Jephcott scoring a late equaliser. The match featured a red card for a Forest Green player and demonstrated competitive spirit from the relegated Tinners in their final matches of the season.
RFA dock workers in Falmouth, employed by the Ministry of Defence, took strike action on April 7 as part of a national RMT union campaign over pay concerns. Workers claim they are earning below minimum wage when calculated against hours worked and are being lost to better-paid commercial shipping roles, despite performing critical support roles for the Royal Navy in dangerous conditions.
Truro City Football Club has been relegated to National League South after one season in the National League, but chairman Eric Perez has confirmed the club will remain full-time professional and is committed to climbing back up the league pyramid. The statement emphasizes ambition and forward-looking plans despite the disappointing relegation result.
Five children were rescued from a rip current at Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth after entering dangerous water conditions during strong easterly winds. Local volunteers from Gyllyngvase Surf Life Saving Club and an off-duty RNLI lifeguard successfully coordinated the rescue, highlighting both the dangers of the beach and the effectiveness of local emergency response services.
Falmouth MP Jayne Kirkham has provided an update on South West Water's efforts to reduce raw sewage discharges at Gyllyngvase Beach through the construction of a new stormwater tank beneath the car park. The project represents progress following years of local campaigning, though Kirkham emphasizes the need for faster improvements across Cornwall's entire coast.
Five teenagers were rescued from the sea at Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth on Easter Monday during the first day of volunteer lifeguard patrols by Gyllyngvase Surf Life Saving Club. Two teenagers were swept out to sea by a dangerous rip current, but were successfully rescued by club members Lois Leonard and Matthew Stone, with the incident highlighting the critical role of trained volunteer lifeguards in beach safety.
Hazardous cladding similar to Grenfell Tower material has been found at White River Place shopping centre in St Austell, Cornwall. Two years of essential removal work will turn Trinity Street into a one-way road from June 2024 to April 2028, causing significant traffic disruption to the area.
Cornish Bakery is opening a new 'RISE' concept café in Falmouth town centre, creating up to 25 jobs and investing significantly in the local high street. The three-storey licensed bakery-restaurant will be one of the first sites under the company's new format, featuring extended hours, dining, and community event spaces.
A world-first all-concrete pontoon float is being trialled at Falmouth Harbour to replace polystyrene floats and reduce marine plastic pollution. The innovation, developed by Penryn-based ScaffFloat, has received UK Shared Prosperity Fund backing and has been praised by MP Jayne Kirkham as a win for both the environment and the local economy.
Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery in Truro has launched a new corporate membership programme to connect local businesses with cultural and community initiatives. The scheme, with three membership tiers named after minerals, has already attracted support from Aspects Holidays and Truro City Football Club as founding members.
Cornwall Council is processing weekly planning applications across the county, including 162 new homes in Newquay, 93 homes near Wadebridge, and a Tesco conversion of a former Pizza Hut site near Truro. The article provides routine updates on local development proposals awaiting council determination.
The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival will return in June 2026 with over 80 performing groups and an expected 60,000 visitors, cementing its status as Europe's largest free nautical music event. The festival has grown significantly since its grassroots origins in 2004 and will feature diverse performers from the UK and internationally.
Truro Methodist Church is progressing with a three-storey extension funded by the government's Town Deal, creating the Kemeneth community hub to address post-pandemic mental health, isolation, and loneliness in Truro. The £952,705 project is expected to complete in December 2026 and will provide additional community space, counselling facilities, and flexible meeting areas.
Pax McDowell, a student from Truro School in Cornwall, has won The Arts Society's 2025/26 National A-level Art Competition for his copper sculpture 'Urchin & Bowl', which draws inspiration from the local marine environment and traditional Cornish copper-working techniques. The award recognises both his artistic achievement and the support of local craftsmen, teachers, and the Truro arts community.
Mei Loci, a Truro-based landscape architecture firm, has successfully implemented a permanent four-day working week with no pay cuts for its 10 staff members. The company has become a Gold Standard four-day week employer and serves as a positive example of modern workplace practices that balance productivity with employee wellbeing.
Falmouth's Pilot Gig Club has launched the world's first Junior Gig Rowing Academy for ages 11-18, supported by Falmouth Harbour and funded through Sport England. The scheme aims to introduce young people to rowing and create a pathway to senior competition, with comprehensive training covering both on-water skills and environmental awareness.
The Kenwyn Community Benefit Fund has £330,000 available in 2026 to support local projects across Kenwyn parish, a significant increase from 2025. The fund, supported by solar farm income, has recently backed initiatives including Truro Tennis Club's solar installation, dementia support services, and various community groups in the constituency.
This article reports on multiple serious criminal cases sentenced at Truro Crown Court in March 2026, including rape, domestic violence, burglary, and other violent offences. The cases directly involve the local court system and criminal justice outcomes in the Truro and Falmouth constituency.
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