Dame Harriett Baldwin · Conservative and Unionist Party
West Midlands, England
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Con held for 5 consecutive elections.
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Harriett Baldwin
Conservative and Unionist PartyDame Harriett Baldwin is the Conservative MP for West Worcestershire, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010. She currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister (Business and Trade).
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Positive coverage
“Delayed autism school plans for Malvern get government go-ahead” — Malvern Gazette
“Royal Mail under spotlight again over 'urgent post' delays as MP intervenes” — Malvern Gazette
Represented by Con since 2024. Covers Great Malvern, Pershore and Kempsey. Population 95,706, notably older (median age 51 vs 41 nationally).
A 60-year art retrospective reveals a lifetime of creativity
Malvern Gazette · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£28,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£39,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,355
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
61
45 primary, 7 secondary, 9 other
Total Income Tax▼
£357m
from 53,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,800
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£6,700
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▼
47.9
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
68.8%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 2 towns, 15 villages, rural areas — 98,218 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
39 councillors across 23 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfrick Leigh Rushwick | Malvern Hills Independents | Peter Michael Whatley | May 2023 |
| Malvern Hills Independents | Sarah Jane Rouse | May 2023 | |
| Baldwin | Conservative and Unionist Party | Pam Cumming | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Paul Jonathan Cumming | May 2023 | |
| Barnards Green | Liberal Democrats | David Edward Mead | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Malcolm Victory | May 2023 | |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Mark John Driscoll | May 2023 | |
| Bredon | Conservative and Unionist Party | Adrian Ingleby Hardman | May 2023 |
| Bredon Hill | Conservative and Unionist Party | Beverley Ann Hardman | May 2023 |
| Broadheath | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Daniel Walton | May 2023 |
| Broadway Sedgeberrow Childswickham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Emma Augusta Sophia Sims | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Emma Jane Kearsey | May 2023 | |
| Castlemorton Welland Wells | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Christine Anne Wild | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | John Gerard Gallagher | May 2023 | |
| Eckington | Conservative and Unionist Party | Paul Middlebrough | May 2023 |
| Great Malvern | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Beverley Nielsen | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Cynthia Majorie Palmer | May 2023 | |
| Hallow Holt | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Dean Robert Clarke | May 2023 |
| Kempsey | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | David Thomas Harrison | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | John Michael | May 2023 | |
| Lindridge | Conservative and Unionist Party | Douglas Richard Dare Godwin | May 2023 |
| Link | Green Party of England and Wales | Fran Victory | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Kwai Hung Chan | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Neville Mills | May 2023 | |
| Longdon | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jennie Watkins | May 2023 |
| Martley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Barbara Joyce Jones-Williams | May 2023 |
| Pershore | Liberal Democrats | Charles Gordon John Tucker | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Dan Boatright-Greene | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Jodi Claire Arnold | May 2023 | |
| Pickersleigh | Liberal Democrats | Paul Spencer Bennett | May 2023 |
| Powick The Hanleys | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Kathy Wells | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Tom Wells | May 2023 | |
| Tenbury | Conservative and Unionist Party | John Andrew Willmott | May 2023 |
| Malvern Hills Independents | Lesley Bruton | May 2023 | |
| Upper Howsell | Green Party of England and Wales | Jules Wood | May 2023 |
| Upton Ripple | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jeremy Donald Owenson | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Martin Allen | May 2023 | |
| West | Green Party of England and Wales | John Raine | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Natalie McVey | 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 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 19,783 | 36.2% |
| LD | 13,236 | 24.2% | |
| Lab | 8,335 | 15.2% | |
| Ref | 7,902 | 14.4% | |
| Green | 5,068 | 9.3% | |
| Ind | 363 | 0.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 34,909 | 60.7% |
| LD | 10,410 | 18.1% | |
| Lab | 9,496 | 16.5% | |
| Green | 2,715 | 4.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 34,703 | 61.5% |
| Lab | 13,375 | 23.7% | |
| LD | 5,307 | 9.4% | |
| Green | 1,605 | 2.8% | |
| Ind | 1,481 | 2.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 30,342 | 56.1% |
| Ind | 7,764 | 14.3% | |
| Lab | 7,244 | 13.4% | |
| LD | 5,245 | 9.7% | |
| Green | 3,505 | 6.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 27,213 | 50.3% |
| LD | 20,459 | 37.8% | |
| Lab | 3,661 | 6.8% | |
| Ind | 2,119 | 3.9% | |
| Green | 641 | 1.2% |
Harriett Baldwin 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.
19 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A 60-year art retrospective by local artist Alf Allfree is being hosted at Elmslie House in Great Malvern from April 5-10, featuring works from private collections and the artist's archives, many shown publicly for the first time.
Worcestershire County Council extended a 30mph speed limit on Allesborough Hill in Pershore to accommodate new housing development access. The decision was made in October 2025 to safely integrate the new residential areas into the road network.
An 89-year-old woman in Pershore was defrauded of £40,000 in a courier fraud scheme where a criminal impersonated a police officer. Crimestoppers has issued a £2,000 reward for information leading to the identification and capture of the fraudster.
West Midlands Police released CCTV images of a man suspected of assaulting another man on Pershore Road in Stirchley, Birmingham, in the early hours of February 2. The victim was punched in the head, and police are appealing for public help identifying the suspect.
The UK is experiencing a notable early warm spell with temperatures reaching 26°C, potentially surpassing the previous 2024 high of 20.9°C recorded in Pershore, Worcestershire on March 31. The article warns hay fever sufferers that high pollen levels, particularly birch tree pollen, will intensify during this warm, sunny period across England and Wales.
The Environment Agency conducted routine inspections of Pershore Flood Alleviation Scheme and Pershore Weir in Worcestershire, finding no issues. The inspection is part of standard maintenance to ensure flood defences are functioning properly.
Tenbury Wells Cricket Club in West Worcestershire is preparing to celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2026 with special events including matches against Worcestershire over-40s and the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club. The club, founded in 1851, currently fields two adult teams in the Worcestershire County League and is planning a week-long celebration in August 2026.
Sugar N Spice cafe in Pershore, a beloved local institution for 23 years, has closed as its owners Terry and Jan Smith retire. The closure marks the end of a community gathering place that was particularly valued by local groups like the Pershore Rotary Club.
Villagers in Eckington, West Worcestershire, are objecting to a planning application by Anglesey Parks to build 25 homes (including 10 affordable units) off Pershore Road. Concerns centre on traffic access, infrastructure capacity, and potential sewage overflow issues affecting the River Avon.
Worcestershire County Council has approved an increased budget of £1.575m (more than double the original £619,390) to refurbish Green Hill Lodge in Worcester as a respite care facility for vulnerable adults, consolidating services from three existing locations. The project will close facilities in Stourport, Pershore, and Worcester, with council leadership defending the cost increase as necessary to meet safety and care standards.
The government has confirmed it will fund a new 120-place autism school in Malvern after previously offering to cancel it in favour of mainstream school provisions. West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin welcomed the decision, noting strong support from teachers and parents.
A dangerous driver, Stanislav Atanasov, was sentenced to three years and two months in prison for causing a serious crash on Persley Lane near Worcester on February 14, which left a woman with life-changing injuries. The incident involved reckless overtaking while under the influence of drugs at nearly three times the legal limit.
Dame Harriett Baldwin, West Worcestershire MP, has met with Royal Mail management to address constituent complaints about delays to urgent post, particularly affecting medical correspondence in areas like Malvern and Tenbury. The MP visited the Great Malvern sorting office and reports that while Pershore is functioning well, staff illness has caused delays in other rounds, though Royal Mail maintains it is meeting Ofcom delivery targets.
An 80-year-old farmer in Peopleton, West Worcestershire, says he has been traumatised following a police raid in January where officers seized £100,000 in cash and documents as part of an investigation into illegal waste sites and money laundering. The incident has left him suffering psychological distress, requiring medication and unable to sleep in darkness, though West Mercia Police maintains the warrant was executed lawfully and proportionately.
Malvern Hills District Council has removed a plaque commemorating Prince Andrew's unveiling of the Elgar statue in 2000, following his fall from grace due to links to Jeffrey Epstein. Dame Harriett Baldwin, MP for West Worcestershire, has publicly stated she would support going further and voting to remove him from the line of succession if given the chance.
The Department for Education announced that 52 schools across the West Midlands, including schools in Worcestershire, will open or expand nurseries from September, creating around 1,000 new places for local children. The initiative includes additional funding of £363 per child to support children from lower income backgrounds, with 17 schools in the Black Country listed as beneficiaries.
Pershore, a town in West Worcestershire, is planning to twin its River Avon with the River Nene at Thrapston in Northamptonshire as part of a new Sister Rivers scheme. The initiative will be celebrated during Pershore's 2026 River Festival on July 18, featuring boat activities, music, food stalls, and community events with proceeds supporting the local Riverside Youth Centre.
A talk by the secretary of Evesham's Royal British Legion branch will discuss the organization's 100-year history at Pershore's Heritage and History Society on April 2nd. The event celebrates the Legion's role in supporting the Armed Forces community.
A driver under the influence of cocaine and methamphetamine was jailed for 38 months after causing serious injuries to a woman in a head-on crash on Pershore Lane in Worcester. The case highlights dangers of drug-driving and resulted in a five-year driving ban for the offender.
Malvern Civic Society has rebranded its regular guided heritage walks with a new name and logo, now called Great Malvern Heritage Walks. The walks operate Saturday and Monday from April to October, offering 90-minute tours covering Malvern's history including the Water Cure, the Priory Church, and composer Sir Edward Elgar.
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