Sureena Brackenridge · Labour Party
West Midlands, England
: 70,715
Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2017.
Sureena Brackenridge
Labour PartySureena Brackenridge is the Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on a package of government new clauses to the Crime and Policing Bill at Report Stage, covering measures including: criminalising organising begging for profit, stronger protections for emergency workers against racial and religious abuse, removing the limitation period in child sexual abuse cases, and new offences around internal concealment of items for criminal purposes. The large Aye majority reflects broad government support for these law and order measures.
A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Report Stage, after proceedings had been interrupted on 13 June when an objection was raised. The debate excerpts do not reveal the substantive content of New Clause 16.
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.
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Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Wolverhampton and Willenhall. Population 109,402. Median income £25K (below average).
Renewed rail partnership
Professional Security · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£29,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,480
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
50
32 primary, 8 secondary, 10 other
Total Income Tax▼
£158m
from 47,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,260
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,330
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▼
41.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
52.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 large town — 104,632 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
7 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbury South Low Hill | Labour Party | Paul David Sweet | May 2024 |
| Fallings Park | Labour Party | Valerie Evans | May 2024 |
| Heath Town | Labour Party | Jaspreet Kaur Jaspal | May 2024 |
| Short Heath | Conservative and Unionist Party | Josh Whitehouse | May 2024 |
| Wednesfield North | Labour Party | Mary Bateman | May 2024 |
| Wednesfield South | Labour Party | Jacqui Coogan | May 2024 |
| Willenhall North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Stacie Elson | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 14,282 | 42.9% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 8,860 | 26.6% |
Won 2017 GE | Ref | 7,721 | 23.2% |
| Green | 1,424 | 4.3% | |
| LD | 1,002 | 3.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 17,722 | 51.7% | |
Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 13,642 | 39.8% |
| Ind | 1,354 | 4.0% | |
| LD | 960 | 2.8% | |
| Green | 603 | 1.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 19,282 | 52.8% |
| Con | 14,695 | 40.3% | |
| Ind | 1,479 | 4.0% | |
| LD | 570 | 1.6% | |
| Green | 482 | 1.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 15,669 | 46.1% |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 10,174 | 29.9% |
| Ind | 6,524 | 19.2% | |
| LD | 935 | 2.8% | |
| Green | 701 | 2.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 14,448 | 41.4% |
| Con | 11,964 | 34.3% | |
| LD | 4,711 | 13.5% | |
| Ind | 2,296 | 6.6% | |
| Ind | 1,138 | 3.3% | |
| Ind | 337 | 1.0% |
Sureena Brackenridge 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.
22 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
The Rail Safe Friendly Programme, partnering with Alstom and FGH Security, has reached 45 schools across the UK including Wolverhampton with rail safety education, generating over £700,000 in social value in its first year. Lodge Farm School in the Wolverhampton area received in-person safety assemblies and is working towards Gold Certification, with the partnership aiming to expand to 50 more schools.
West Midlands Police announced increased patrols around Bentley Bridge Leisure Park in Wolverhampton following anti-social behaviour by groups of youths, with two arrests made earlier in the week. A Public Space Protection Order will be enforced tonight to prevent large gatherings and ban face coverings.
National Express is increasing penalty fares for fare dodging on West Midlands buses from £70 to £100, effective 20 April, with potential court prosecution and fines up to £1,000. The change affects services across Wolverhampton and surrounding areas, with the operator citing fairness to paying passengers.
A 33-year-old teacher from Willenhall, Wolverhampton, has been diagnosed with breast cancer after initially dismissing two lumps she discovered. She is currently undergoing intensive chemotherapy at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, with her cousin raising funds via GoFundMe to support her family during treatment.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed is visiting Southampton and Wolverhampton ahead of May 7 local elections, promoting the Government's £5.8 billion 'Pride in Place' scheme to fund infrastructure improvements in deprived areas. Wolverhampton North East will benefit from this national investment programme aimed at parks, playgrounds, and pothole repairs.
A science teacher at The Wordsley School in Stourbridge has been permanently banned from the teaching profession after confessing to sex crimes involving a child. Nicholas Saxon was convicted at Wolverhampton Crown Court and received a community order rather than prison time, prompting the Teaching Regulation Agency to impose a prohibition order.
A jury is deliberating in a Wolverhampton Crown Court trial involving five men accused of offences linked to the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Neo Graham on Eastfield Road in March 2025. The case involves murder charges, drug trafficking, and firearm possession, with the alleged gunman having fled the country.
Paul Birch, a 71-year-old Wolverhampton resident, shares his experience of surviving meningitis in 1992 and the lasting migraine symptom he continues to experience 30 years later. The article highlights his treatment at New Cross Hospital and his advocacy for meningitis vaccination, particularly in response to recent outbreaks.
A High Court injunction has been granted banning street racing and car cruising across Wolverhampton, Sandwell, and Walsall between 15:00 and 07:00. Police officers in these areas now have powers to arrest participants, organisers, and spectators, with breaches potentially resulting in imprisonment or fines until March 2027.
Constellation Cold Logistics has submitted a planning application for an £80m expansion of its warehouse on Park Lane Industrial Estate in Wolverhampton, which would create 37 new jobs and double storage capacity. The company has warned that if the expansion is not approved, it will relocate the entire facility outside the city, resulting in the loss of both the investment and existing jobs.
A serial robber who targeted Wolverhampton shops with a knife has been jailed for six years and six months. The article highlights West Midlands Police's efforts to combat retail crime in Wolverhampton, including dedicated Business Crime Officers and a new Retail Crime Operational Group.
West Midlands Metro tram services between Priestfield and Wolverhampton were halted on April 7 due to a sunken manhole on the A41 Bilston Road, affecting commuters in the area. Alternative transport via bus service 79 and West Midlands Railway were offered, with Severn Trent Water responsible for repairs.
City of Wolverhampton Council has approved plans to re-open a petrol station in Wednesfield that has been closed since 2011, including a new Morrisons Daily convenience store and EV charging point. The project requires demolition and reconstruction of facilities, with a licensing decision pending from the council's licensing committee.
A £36m redevelopment plan proposes demolishing Lloyds Bank's former offices at Pendeford Business Park in Wolverhampton to create three large new commercial units. The scheme is expected to deliver new business space and employment opportunities by summer 2027 if approved by the council.
The West Midlands Combined Authority has announced progress on three regional Investment Zones, including the Wolverhampton Green Innovation Corridor which will receive £7m for land remediation and infrastructure to foster green industries. The article highlights significant enquiries and potential economic impact across all three sites (Coventry, Birmingham, and Wolverhampton) as part of regional development plans.
Public EV charging providers are warning of significant price increases due to soaring energy costs and grid access charges, with an Osprey Charging site in Wolverhampton experiencing a 38,570% increase in annual fixed charges since 2021. The article highlights how network operators are caught in a Catch-22 situation, having invested in infrastructure ahead of demand while facing escalating costs that will be passed to consumers.
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