Sir Alec Shelbrooke · Conservative and Unionist Party
Yorkshire and The Humber, England
: 74,314
Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Elmet and Rothwell.
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
Alec Shelbrooke
Conservative and Unionist PartyThe Rt Hon Sir Alec Shelbrooke is the Conservative MP for Wetherby and Easingwold, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
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Won by Con in its first election in 2024 by 9.3%. Covers Wetherby, Tadcaster and Boston Spa. Population 81,140, notably older (median age 48 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 54% below the national average.
Retail giant announces plan for more than 50 new stores
Gazette & Herald · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£32,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£50,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,890
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
60
50 primary, 5 secondary, 5 other
Total Income Tax▼
£566m
from 55,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,350
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£10,300
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▼
50.7
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
74.3%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 4 towns, 15 villages, rural areas — 91,091 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
11 councillors across 11 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Roebuck Church Fenton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andrew Lee | May 2022 |
| Boroughbridge Claro | Conservative and Unionist Party | Robert Windass | May 2022 |
| Easingwold | Conservative and Unionist Party | Nigel Antony Knapton | May 2022 |
| Harewood | Conservative and Unionist Party | Sam Firth | May 2024 |
| Hillside Raskelf | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alyson Baker | May 2022 |
| Huby Tollerton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Malcolm Taylor | May 2022 |
| Ouseburn | Green Party of England and Wales | Arnold Warneken | May 2022 |
| Spofforth With Lower Wharfedale Tockwith | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andy Paraskos | May 2022 |
| Tadcaster | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Kirsty Leanne Poskitt | May 2022 |
| Wathvale Bishop Monkton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Nick Brown | May 2022 |
| Wetherby | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alan James Lamb | May 2024 |
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 | 20,597 | 39.4% |
| Lab | 15,751 | 30.1% | |
| Ref | 7,288 | 13.9% | |
| Green | 4,529 | 8.7% | |
| LD | 3,351 | 6.4% | |
| Ind | 743 | 1.4% |
Alec Shelbrooke 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.
18 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Lidl GB announced plans to open more than 50 new stores nationwide within the next year as part of a £600 million investment, expected to create over 2,000 jobs. The expansion includes potential sites in the region including Harrogate, Ripon, and Tadcaster, with existing stores already operating in York.
Moores Furniture Group, a major furniture and kitchen manufacturer based near Tadcaster between Tadcaster and Wetherby, ceased trading in February after administration, resulting in the loss of over 450 jobs. More than 2,000 items from the 35-acre site are now being auctioned off in multiple phases by Walker Singleton.
Two men in their 40s were arrested following an altercation at Boroughbridge Football Club on April 8, with North Yorkshire Police launching an investigation and promising increased patrols in the area. The incident involved a group of young people and has prompted police to appeal for witnesses.
Johno Ellison, a Guinness World Record holder born in Boston Spa, will be interviewed by Lower Wharfedale Ramblers at their annual gathering. Ellison, who drove a London taxi 43,000 miles to Sydney and authored 'Walking the Wharfe' about the river's heritage, represents a local success story with deep connections to the Wharfedale area.
Wetherby-based Moores Furniture Group, a 550-person employer founded in the 1940s, collapsed into administration in early 2025 after facing losses of £9.2m, loss of major customers, and a pause in public sector orders. The firm's assets are now being auctioned off, with around 124 employees already made redundant and the company's heritage acquired by Wren Kitchens.
Chris Houston, managing director of Tadweld in Tadcaster (within the Wetherby and Easingwold constituency), warns that new UK steel tariffs threaten the future of British manufacturing. He argues that while intended to protect domestic steel producers, the policy creates a loophole allowing pre-fabricated steel imports tariff-free, which could undercut UK fabricators and lead to factory closures and job losses across the sector.
A charity fundraising event hosted near Tadcaster by Martin House Children's Hospice, featuring TV personalities and local figures, raised £25,446 to support specialist paediatric palliative care services. The event highlights the hospice's vital work caring for over 500 children annually across the region.
A charity lunch held near Tadcaster raised £25,446 for Martin House Children's Hospice, a Yorkshire-based charity supporting children with serious health needs. The event featured prominent local figures and guests, with proceeds funding specialist medical care for vulnerable young people in the region.
A historic military vehicle showcase organised by the Military Vehicle Trust will take place at York's Eye of York on April 12, featuring over 60 ex-military vehicles. The annual event, held at the same location for more than 25 years, celebrates military heritage and attracts enthusiasts from across the region.
Wetherby-based Moores Furniture Group, a major kitchen manufacturer established in the 1940s, has ceased trading with the loss of approximately 124 jobs out of 450 staff. Walker Singleton has been appointed to auction over 2,000 lots of assets from the company's 35-acre Thorp Arch Estate site near Wetherby across six online auctions.
A nostalgic photo gallery retrospective featuring memorable moments from north Leeds in 2016, including events and activities from various local areas including Wetherby. The article celebrates community life and local events from a decade ago.
Leeds City Council has approved Persimmon Homes' application to build 129 homes in Wetherby on Sandbeck Lane, including apartments and houses ranging from two to five bedrooms. The development will include 46 homes transferred to a local housing association, potentially addressing housing supply in the constituency.
Leeds City Council has approved plans for 129 new homes on Sandbeck Lane in Wetherby, submitted by Persimmon Homes. The development includes 46 affordable homes for social rent and shared ownership, plus community contributions including £1.1 million for local infrastructure, improvements to the BMX track, and new footpaths and cycle links.
Skipton's Mayor is reviving the annual civic charity dinner after several years, to be held on April 15 at the town hall. The event will raise funds for Martin House Children's Hospice in Boston Spa, with catering provided by Craven College students as a learning opportunity.
Boston Spa Big Bike Fix, a local bicycle recycling scheme based in the Wetherby and Easingwold constituency, has secured a grant and is expanding its team to meet growing demand. The scheme has repaired and donated over 1,000 bikes to families in need across the region over five years and is now recruiting volunteers and a paid coordinator.
Ware & Kay Solicitors has promoted Lucy Gilman, Head of the Wetherby Office since 2021, to its Board of Directors as part of the firm's growth strategy. The promotion reflects strong business activity in the Wetherby office and demonstrates local economic development in the professional services sector.
A crash on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire between junctions 49 and 48 is causing significant traffic disruption and delays on the southbound carriageway. The incident affects the Thirsk/Dishforth to Boroughbridge area.
A Boots pharmacy in Wetherby's Horsefair Centre was ram-raided early Sunday morning, with a vehicle used to smash through the storefront causing extensive damage and theft. Local shopkeepers and residents expressed shock at the incident, citing concerns about crime and the cost of repairs.
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A ram raid occurred at the Boots store in Wetherby's Horsefair Centre early on Sunday morning, with a vehicle used to force entry and extensive damage caused. Property was stolen during the incident, and West Yorkshire Police are investigating.
Boroughbridge Manor care home near York completed a 500-mile static bike ride fundraiser for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, involving staff, residents, GPs and relatives. The event raised £35 for the charity which supports people facing hardship in the UK and internationally.
North Yorkshire Council has rejected claims from Kirby Hill residents that a proposed Welcome Break motorway services near Boroughbridge would be approved unlawfully due to expired planning permission. The dispute centres on whether technical documents submitted after a 2024 deadline invalidate the outline planning permission granted in 2021, with the council asserting its decision is correct but refusing to publicly explain its legal reasoning.
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