Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2017.
Andrew Ranger
Labour PartyAndrew Ranger is the Labour MP for Wrexham, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Wrexham, Gwersyllt and Brynteg (Wrexham). Population 94,560. Median income £26K (below average).
Wrexham University plans office conversion for gym and dance studio
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£32,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,145
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
54
0 primary, 0 secondary, 54 other
Total Income Tax▼
£218m
from 52,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,340
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,210
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).
1 large town, 3 towns, 11 villages, rural areas — 99,080 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
41 councillors across 35 wards · Last elections: Feb 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Maesydre | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Becca Martin | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Corin Jarvis | May 2022 | |
| Bangor Is Y Coed | Conservative and Unionist Party | Robert Ian Williams | May 2022 |
| Borras Park | Conservative and Unionist Party | Debbie Wallice | May 2017 |
| Bronington Hanmer | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jeremy Alexander Newton | May 2022 |
| Brymbo | Labour Party | Gary Brown | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Paul Rogers | May 2022 | |
| Bryn Cefn | Conservative and Unionist Party | Beverley Parry-Jones | May 2022 |
| Brynyffynnon | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Phil Wynn | May 2022 |
| Cartrefle | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Ronnie Prince | May 2017 |
| Coedpoeth | Labour Party | Anthony Wedlake | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Krista Childs | May 2022 | |
| Erddig | Conservative and Unionist Party | Paul Roberts | May 2022 |
| Garden Village | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Andy Williams | May 2017 |
| Gresford East West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jeremy Kent | May 2022 |
| Grosvenor | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Marc Jones | May 2022 |
| Gwenfro | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Nigel Williams | May 2022 |
| Gwersyllt East | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Tina Joanne Mannering | May 2022 |
| Gwersyllt North | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Emma Holland | May 2022 |
| Gwersyllt South | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Peter Howell | May 2022 |
| Gwersyllt West | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Annette Davies | May 2022 |
| Hermitage | Labour Party | Graham Anthony Rogers | May 2022 |
| Holt | Conservative and Unionist Party | Michael Gordon Morris | May 2017 |
| Little Acton | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Bill Baldwin | May 2022 |
| Llay | Labour Party | Bryan Apsley | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Rob Walsh | May 2022 | |
| Marchwiel | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | John Pritchard | May 2022 |
| Marford Hoseley | Liberal Democrats | Beryl Blackmore | May 2022 |
| Minera | Labour Party | Jerry Wellens | May 2022 |
| New Broughton | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Claire Lovett | May 2022 |
| Offa | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Katie Wilkinson | May 2022 |
| Overton Maelor South | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | John Bernard McCusker | May 2022 |
| Queensway | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Carrie Harper | May 2022 |
| Rhosnesni | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Andy Gallanders | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Mike Davies | May 2022 | |
| Rossett | Conservative and Unionist Party | Hugh Jones | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Ross Edward Shepherd | May 2022 | |
| Smithfield | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Jon Jolley | Feb 2023 |
| Stansty | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | David Bithell | May 2017 |
| Whitegate | Labour Party | Paterson Cameron | May 2022 |
| Wynnstay | Labour Party | Malcolm Christopher King | May 2022 |
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 | 15,836 | 39.2% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 9,888 | 24.5% |
| Ref | 6,915 | 17.1% | |
| PC | 4,138 | 10.3% | |
| LD | 1,777 | 4.4% | |
| Green | 1,339 | 3.3% | |
| Ind | 480 | 1.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 15,199 | 45.3% | |
| Lab | 13,068 | 39.0% | |
| PC | 2,151 | 6.4% | |
| LD | 1,447 | 4.3% | |
| Ind | 1,222 | 3.6% | |
| Green | 445 | 1.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 17,153 | 48.9% |
| Con | 15,321 | 43.7% | |
| PC | 1,753 | 5.0% | |
| LD | 865 | 2.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 12,181 | 37.2% |
| Con | 10,350 | 31.6% | |
| Ind | 5,072 | 15.5% | |
| PC | 2,501 | 7.6% | |
| LD | 1,735 | 5.3% | |
| Green | 669 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 211 | 0.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 12,161 | 36.9% |
| LD | 8,503 | 25.8% | |
| Con | 8,375 | 25.4% | |
| PC | 2,029 | 6.2% | |
| Ind | 1,134 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 774 | 2.4% |
Andrew Ranger 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.
15 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Wrexham University plans to convert its fitness gym and dance studio into office space as part of its Future Strategy. The move aims to support a potential Joint Sports Partnership between Wrexham AFC Foundation, the Council, and the University, with the office space intended to create employment and investment opportunities in the wider area.
A Wrexham councillor has welcomed the Welsh Labour Government's expansion of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), which will increase eligibility thresholds from September, allowing more young people in the constituency to access weekly financial support. The article highlights that 590 students in Wrexham currently benefit from EMA and notes this expansion, combined with other support schemes, helps address cost-of-living pressures on local families.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob MacElhenney's ownership of Wrexham could be worth significantly more if the club achieves Premier League promotion, with potential revenue reaching £150m. The article discusses the club's strong financial performance in the Championship and the costs of their promotion push, including operating losses that have surged 600%.
Shaun Harvey, discussing Wrexham's play-off push for a potential fourth consecutive promotion to the Premier League, describes it as potentially the greatest sporting story ever achieved. The article highlights the club's remarkable rise from non-league football under Reynolds and McElhenney's ownership, and notes broader positive impacts on Wrexham's community and stadium expansion.
Wrexham Council's Deputy Leader defends plans to repurpose Acton Community Centre into an adult day care facility, framing it as necessary to save £185,000 from the libraries budget and support vulnerable adults. The move has sparked cross-party council opposition with a petition nearing 500 signatures, and a special meeting is scheduled for April 16 to discuss the proposals.
Focus Wales, an international music festival in its 16th year, will return to Wrexham in May 2026 with over 250 acts across 20 stages, alongside a music conference themed 'A Fairer Future for Music' and a BAFTA-Cymru qualifying film festival. The event showcases Welsh talent alongside international artists from over 20 countries.
A police dog successfully helped locate a high-risk missing person in Wrexham, demonstrating effective emergency response capabilities in the constituency. This brief news item highlights local law enforcement's operational success.
Wrexham's hosting of the National Eisteddfod in August 2025 attracted 175,000 visitors and is being celebrated as a major success for the county. The week-long event showcased Welsh culture, language, and heritage while providing economic and tourism benefits to local businesses and community groups.
Wrexham's sports sector has united in backing the city's UK City of Culture 2029 bid, which could bring £10 million in funding and significant investment to the area. Key organizations including Wrexham AFC, the Lexus Wrexham Open tennis tournament, rugby clubs, and community groups have endorsed the bid, highlighting how cultural investment could enhance facilities, create jobs, and boost the local economy.
Play Revolution, a Wrexham-based soft-play manufacturer, has secured funding from Foresight Group to support team expansion and international growth. The investment will enable the company to scale its technology-enabled products while maintaining and creating employment in Wrexham.
Wrexham hosted the National Eisteddfod in July 2025, attracting 175,000 visitors over a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. The event featured dedicated activity hubs, contemporary art exhibitions, and fringe events supported by local businesses and community groups, generating significant economic and cultural benefits for the area.
Wrexham's promotion odds have been dramatically shortened from 18/1 to 9/1 as the club heads into a crucial match against Southampton, with the team occupying a play-off position. Bookmakers report strong public backing for Phil Parkinson's side, with Wrexham receiving 22% of all promotion bets placed this week.
Wrexham's bid for UK City of Culture 2029 has gained backing from major sporting organisations including Wrexham AFC and Wrexham Rugby Club. The city made the longlist and secured £10m in initial government funding, with potential for an additional £200m from other sources to improve sporting facilities and grassroots opportunities.
Wrexham AFC's women's team won the Adran Premier title for the first time with a 4-1 victory over Cardiff, but the achievement was marred by sexist and misogynistic online comments from some supporters. The club has issued a strong statement condemning the abuse and pledging to ban any identified supporters responsible for such behaviour.
A burglary occurred on Bryn Lane in Llay on 31 March, with two men in their 30s breaking into a property. Police have launched an investigation with increased patrols planned in the area, and are appealing for information from residents.
The Welsh Ambulance Service has frozen recruitment of newly qualified paramedics due to financial and operational issues, affecting around 70 graduates from Wrexham and Swansea universities. Students have been advised to seek employment abroad, representing a significant waste of public investment in training and exacerbating Wales's ambulance service staffing crisis.
A Wrexham-based chartered accountancy firm, Godfrey Edwards, has merged with fellow local firm Coxeys in what both parties describe as a natural partnership. The merger transfers around 300 clients and represents the fourth acquisition for the growing Coxeys practice over six years.
The National Crime Agency arrested a 25-year-old woman in Wrexham as part of a crackdown on Vietnamese migrant smuggling operations. She is suspected of money laundering for an international crime group that transports migrants from Vietnam to the UK via Europe, with parallel arrests made in Newcastle, Birmingham, and France.
Natalie Edwards and community interest company Done Together have launched a series of afro hair care and hairdressing workshops in Wrexham to address a long-standing gap in specialist services and education. The initiative responds to a BBC investigation revealing that many UK colleges fail to teach afro hair care despite industry standards requiring it, and that residents in areas like Wrexham have historically travelled significant distances for appropriate hair care services.
Wrexham's women's football team has clinched the Adran Premier title and secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League, marking the club's first European competition in over 30 years. Head coach Jenny Sugarman and players like Katie Barker have expressed pride in the achievement, with the team set to compete in qualifying rounds beginning July 22.
Wrexham striker Bailey Cadamarteri is one game away from qualifying for the World Cup Finals with Jamaica while simultaneously part of Wrexham's push for Championship play-off qualification. The article highlights Cadamarteri's recent goal in Jamaica's World Cup qualifier win over New Caledonia and his reflections on professional mentality.
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