Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
Tom Collins
Labour PartyTom Collins is the Labour MP for Worcester, 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.
Vote on an amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill that would prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the Bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. This matters because without the amendment, a person could potentially use voluntary starvation to meet the terminal illness threshold and access an assisted death.
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. Centred on Worcester. Population 103,860.
Fire near homes was 'arson attack' say police as urgent investigation launched
Malvern Gazette · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£33,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,340
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
39
22 primary, 5 secondary, 12 other
Total Income Tax▼
£218m
from 49,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,570
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,470
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▼
46.0
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
67.0%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 village, rural areas — 103,863 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
15 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dines Green Grove Farm | Labour Party | Matt Lamb | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Robyn Diane Norfolk | May 2024 | |
| Fort Royal | Labour Party | Atif Sadiq | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Jabba Riaz | May 2024 | |
| Leopard Hill | Green Party of England and Wales | Andrew Cross | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Katie Collier | May 2024 | |
| Lower Wick Pitmaston | Conservative and Unionist Party | Alan Amos | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Sue Smith | May 2024 | |
| St Johns | Labour Party | Jenny Barnes | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Richard Udall | May 2024 | |
| St Nicholas | Liberal Democrats | John Rudge | May 2024 |
| Liberal Democrats | Sarah Philippa Jane Murray | May 2024 | |
| Warndon Elbury Park | Labour Party | Ed Kimberley | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Jill Desayrah | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Naz Hussain | 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 | 18,622 | 40.5% | |
| Con | 11,506 | 25.0% | |
| Ref | 6,723 | 14.6% | |
| Green | 4,789 | 10.4% | |
| LD | 3,986 | 8.7% | |
| Ind | 280 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 130 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,856 | 50.8% |
| Lab | 19,098 | 37.5% | |
| LD | 3,666 | 7.2% | |
| Green | 1,694 | 3.3% | |
| Ind | 584 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 24,731 | 48.1% |
| Lab | 22,223 | 43.2% | |
| LD | 1,757 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 1,354 | 2.6% | |
| Green | 1,211 | 2.4% | |
| Ind | 109 | 0.2% | |
| Ind | 38 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 22,534 | 45.3% |
| Lab | 16,888 | 34.0% | |
| Ind | 6,378 | 12.8% | |
| Green | 2,024 | 4.1% | |
| LD | 1,677 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 153 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 69 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 19,358 | 39.5% |
| Lab | 16,376 | 33.4% | |
| LD | 9,525 | 19.4% | |
| Ind | 1,360 | 2.8% | |
| Ind | 1,219 | 2.5% | |
| Green | 735 | 1.5% | |
| Ind | 173 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 129 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 99 | 0.2% |
Tom Collins 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
A suspected arson attack on Patterdale Drive in Warndon, Worcester has prompted a police investigation. The fire destroyed trees and property, with residents reporting a pattern of antisocial behaviour in the area; local councillor Ed Kimberley has pledged to tackle youth crime and antisocial behaviour.
TV personality Calum Best is supporting a celebrity football match at Sixways in Worcester on 27 June to raise funds and awareness for motor neurone disease (MND), benefiting local resident Stacey Whittle, a former West Bromwich Albion player diagnosed with MND last year.
Four suspected burglars fled a burglary in Cotheridge near Worcester and rammed a police car at a local petrol station while attempting to escape. All four suspects were arrested with help from police dogs and the national police air service.
Rachel Monger, a Worcester-based piano teacher and beekeeper, is leading a project to build a 6km beehive fence in Tanzania to protect farmland from elephants while generating income for local farmers through honey production. The initiative, supported by local Worcester Beekeepers, demonstrates community engagement in international development and sustainable solutions.
A suspected arson attack fire in Warndon, Worcester was quickly contained by brave neighbours and firefighters, preventing spread to nearby homes. The incident highlights both community spirit and recurring anti-social behaviour in the area, with residents expressing frustration at repeated incidents of vandalism and fire-setting.
Redditch United supporters directed misogynistic comments at a Worcester City staff member during a match at Sixways Stadium, prompting the club to condemn the behaviour and commit to banning orders. West Mercia Police are investigating the incident involving two individuals removed from the ground.
Worcester Whizzards, a local disabled sports club, is appealing for more participants in powerchair football, a specially adapted indoor sport for wheelchair users. The club trains at the University of Worcester and aims to help disabled people socialise and integrate into community activities, though faces challenges with outreach due to limited advertising budgets.
Around £200,000 was stolen from Hereford and Worcester Scouts' charity funds over an extended period, forcing the cancellation of a planned Canada expedition in summer 2026. A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft, and the Charity Commission is assessing the incident while the Scouts Association has committed to covering the missing funds.
Redditch United have condemned misogynistic comments made by their supporters during a match against Worcester City on Easter Monday, with the club implementing a zero-tolerance approach and referring the matter to West Mercia Police. The incident highlights ongoing issues with discriminatory behaviour in local football, affecting both clubs and their communities.
A Worcester Conservative activist reports improving water quality at Laugherne Brook following visits to Hallow Sewage Treatment Works, where otters and trout have been spotted. Severn Trent Water has installed phosphate removal equipment and storage tanks to reduce sewage discharge and storm overflow spills, with broader £2 billion investment planned.
Multiple homes were burgled on Worcester Road in Harvington in the early hours of April 6, with thieves stealing cash, jewellery, and documents. West Mercia police are appealing for information from the community.
A man has been arrested after approximately £200,000 was stolen from a Hereford and Worcester Scouts charity account designated for a 100-child trip to Canada, forcing cancellation of the summer excursion. Parents who fundraised for the trip face refunds that could take several weeks, though Hereford and Worcester Scouts have committed to covering missing charitable funds.
Dawn Turner, mother of a soldier who died by suicide in Worcester, was rushed to Worcestershire Royal Hospital after experiencing severe chest pain, only to be diagnosed with 'broken heart syndrome' caused by grief. The incident highlights the mental health impact of bereavement and the need for better veteran support, which Turner has campaigned for through her charities Stepway and Rob's Army.
The University of Worcester's vice chancellor Prof David Green has welcomed the government's cap on student loan interest rates at 6%, calling it a positive first step but arguing more comprehensive reforms are needed including teaching grants and lower tuition fees. The statement highlights concerns about student financial hardship and inflation affecting Worcester's student population.
A major multi-agency drug trafficking investigation led by Worcester County Sheriff's Office has resulted in 13 arrests and the seizure of millions in drugs, weapons, and cash across Maryland's Eastern Shore and beyond. The operation, described as one of the largest drug busts in state history, targeted a trafficking organization operating from Worcester County across multiple states.
Worcester Foodbank is expanding into a neighbouring unit on Lowesmoor Wharf, allowing it to broaden services beyond food distribution to include emotional support and budgeting advice. The expansion addresses rising demand, with the charity distributing over 14,000 emergency parcels last year, and will include improved facilities such as an indoor serving area to eliminate outdoor queuing.
A house fire on Oldbury Road in Worcester resulted in two men being taken to hospital for smoke inhalation treatment. Emergency services responded to the incident on Sunday afternoon, with significant roof damage reported.
Chris Attwood, a 52-year-old runner from Worcester, suffered a heart attack and stroke during the London Marathon in April 2025 but has made a remarkable recovery with support from his family and local running club. He recently completed Worcester parkrun for the first time since his collapse, using an all-terrain wheelchair, with his community raising over £23,000 to support his rehabilitation.
Rick Holloway from Worcester completed a 50-hour non-stop gaming challenge playing Championship Manager to raise money for St Richard's Hospice, a local charity that cared for a close friend. He exceeded his fundraising target, raising nearly £1,000 for the hospice which requires £12 million annually to operate.
Firefighters from Worcester responded to a fire alarm call on Rainbow Hill in the early hours of April 6, but found no fire—the alarm was faulty. The incident required no emergency action and was resolved within 40 minutes.
A retrospective article celebrating the six visits Queen Elizabeth II made to Worcester throughout her reign, from 1951 as Princess Elizabeth through to 2012 during her Diamond Jubilee. The piece highlights the significant local events and large crowds that accompanied each royal visit to the city.
Worcester Crown Court sentenced several criminals in March, including a drink-driver who killed a motorcyclist, a disgraced police officer convicted of fraud, a dangerous driver who caused serious injuries, and a burglar who targeted multiple properties across the region. The article reports on local court outcomes affecting the Worcester area and surrounding communities.
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