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Emma Reynolds
Labour PartyThe Rt Hon Emma Reynolds is the Labour MP for Wycombe, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently holds the Government post of Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Positive coverage
“High Wycombe Repair Café joins more than 100 groups at parliament event” — Bucks Free Press
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers High Wycombe, Lane End and Hazlemere. Population 108,793.
Ancient Wycombe tradition returns for the first time in three years
Bucks Free Press · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£31,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£44,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,925
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
43
26 primary, 5 secondary, 12 other
Total Income Tax▼
£481m
from 57,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,360
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£8,500
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▼
58.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
80.5%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 2 towns, 4 villages, rural areas — 105,498 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
27 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: May 2021
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | Conservative and Unionist Party | Arman Alam | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Lesley Mary Clarke | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mahboob Bhatti | May 2021 | |
| Booker Cressex Castlefield | Labour Party | Karen Jane Bates | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | Majid Hussain | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mohammed Ayub | May 2021 | |
| Chiltern Villages | Conservative and Unionist Party | Dominic Heaton Goodall Barnes | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Lawson Turner | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Zahir Mohammed | May 2021 | |
| Downley | Conservative and Unionist Party | Maz Hussain | May 2021 |
| Labour Party | Melanie Smith | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Paul Richard Turner | May 2021 | |
| Ryemead Micklefield | Wycombe Independents | Andrea Claire Baughan | May 2021 |
| Wycombe Independents | Matt Knight | May 2021 | |
| Wycombe Independents | Nabeela Naheed Rana | May 2021 | |
| Terriers Amersham Hill | Conservative and Unionist Party | Arif Hussain | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sarfaraz Khan Raja | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tony Green | May 2021 | |
| Totteridge Bowerdean | Wycombe Independents | Imran Hussain | May 2021 |
| Wycombe Independents | Julia Wassell | May 2021 | |
| Wycombe Independents | Steve Guy | May 2021 | |
| Tylers Green Loudwater | Conservative and Unionist Party | Katrina Suzanne Atkins Wood | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Nathan Andrew Thomas | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Steven Barrett | May 2021 | |
| West Wycombe | Independent Network | Darren Hayday | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Marcus Angell | May 2021 | |
| Independent Network | Orsolya Hayday | May 2021 |
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 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 16,035 | 35.9% |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 11,444 | 25.6% |
| Ref | 4,769 | 10.7% | |
| LD | 4,236 | 9.5% | |
| WPB | 3,344 | 7.5% | |
| Green | 2,193 | 4.9% | |
| Ind | 1,913 | 4.3% | |
| Ind | 489 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 214 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 24,766 | 45.2% |
| Lab | 20,552 | 37.5% | |
| LD | 6,543 | 11.9% | |
| Green | 1,454 | 2.7% | |
| Ind | 926 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 324 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 191 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 26,766 | 50.0% |
| Lab | 20,188 | 37.7% | |
| LD | 4,147 | 7.8% | |
| Ind | 1,210 | 2.3% | |
| Green | 1,182 | 2.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 26,444 | 51.4% |
| Lab | 11,588 | 22.5% | |
| Ind | 5,198 | 10.1% | |
| LD | 4,546 | 8.8% | |
| Green | 3,086 | 6.0% | |
| Ind | 577 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 23,423 | 48.6% |
| LD | 13,863 | 28.8% | |
| Lab | 8,326 | 17.3% | |
| Ind | 2,123 | 4.4% | |
| Ind | 228 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 188 | 0.4% |
Emma Reynolds appeared in 58 national articles across 11 topics (8 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.50)Ranked #5 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Called outages 'completely unacceptable' showing government concern, but limited evidence of direct action or policy response in the article.
Reynolds is credited for increased enforcement action and acknowledges the problem, but the underlying crisis and decades of regulatory underfunding suggest limited concrete progress on her watch.
Reynolds is credited with leading a record-breaking enforcement crackdown on water pollution, demonstrating proactive environmental protection and holding corporations accountable, though the underlying pollution problem persists.
Reynolds highlights increased enforcement action on water firms, demonstrating government action on a major environmental issue, though campaigners suggest this falls short of necessary reform.
Reynolds highlights record investigations showing enforcement action, but the scale of ongoing pollution and campaigner criticism suggest the government response remains inadequate to the problem.
20 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
High Wycombe's historic Beating of the Bounds ceremony is returning this weekend for the first time since 2023, led by Mayor Cllr Majid Hussain. The centuries-old tradition involves residents walking the town's boundaries and symbolically bumping children against markers to pass down local knowledge.
Buckinghamshire Council has unveiled plans to combine High Wycombe's four existing conservation areas into one larger area with four new extensions, currently under public consultation. The revised conservation area document, which updates guidance from 2011-1986, will become a material consideration in planning decisions once formally adopted by the council.
A guide to recreational and cultural activities happening in High Wycombe over a specific weekend, including free events like concerts, repair cafés, historical walks, and community gatherings. The article highlights the town's diverse entertainment and community offerings across heritage, arts, and outdoor activities.
Police conducted a road safety enforcement operation in Wycombe on April 8, resulting in two arrests (drug driving and immigration offences) and 24 additional traffic violations detected, including speeding, mobile phone use, and seatbelt breaches. The operation responded to community concerns about road safety and represents ongoing targeted enforcement by local police.
A man was arrested in High Wycombe on April 8 after crashing into street furniture while allegedly over the alcohol limit. Thames Valley Police charged him with drink-driving offences, part of their zero-tolerance approach to this fatal road safety issue.
High Wycombe Magistrates' Court sentenced five individuals for drink driving, drug driving, and shoplifting offences. Cases involved residents from across High Wycombe and the surrounding area, with penalties including driving bans, fines, suspended sentences, and community orders.
Buckinghamshire Council has declined to take over Wycombe Rye Lido after its operator Fusion entered administration in April, instead committing to work with external parties to find a new operator within a three-month timeframe. The lido remains open with no immediate changes to memberships or prices, though the decision contrasts with other councils like Lambeth which have stepped in directly to manage similar facilities.
Refresh Wycombe, a repair shop on Church Street in High Wycombe, is launching a weekly craft club every Friday afternoon starting April 17. The free drop-in sessions aim to bring the community together to share skills and creativity.
The Bucks Free Press is recruiting community correspondents and volunteers to contribute local news from High Wycombe and surrounding villages. The initiative aims to revitalise the paper's community pages with weekly reports from local organisations and residents.
A six-bedroom mansion in High Wycombe remains standing despite Buckinghamshire Council's demolition enforcement notice, after a Planning Inspectorate appeal was dismissed in November. The property was built larger than approved, with the two-storey rear extension deemed harmful to neighbours, but the owner has not complied with the deadline and the council is considering further enforcement action.
A serious two-vehicle crash on Amersham Hill in High Wycombe resulted in one person suffering neck and chest injuries and requiring extrication by firefighters. Emergency services successfully freed the individual and transferred them to ambulance care.
Caipirão Restaurant in High Wycombe has been cleared of wrongdoing after a court hearing, with magistrates deciding to take no further action against the business following a police investigation into suspected cannabis cultivation at the premises in March. Two individuals were arrested on drug offences, but the court found no evidence of unlawful activity by the restaurant itself, which has reopened and claims to be 'stronger than ever'.
The Wycombe Ramblers group unveiled a new gate on local footpaths in honour of founding member John Esslemont, replacing a difficult stile to improve accessibility for walkers. The tribute recognises decades of volunteer work maintaining the local walking network across Lane End, Piddington, and Wheeler End.
Walfinch home care, a provider based in High Wycombe, has raised funds for the Royal Osteoporosis Society through a 5km walk/run event, with the national organisation aiming to raise £10,000. The article highlights the company's charity work and awareness efforts around osteoporosis, which affects 3.5 million people in the UK.
This article covers a football match between Bradford City and Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park, where Bradford won 2-1 in a League One playoff push. The match is relevant to Wycombe as it directly involves the local football club's performance in a crucial playoff race.
A travel article highlighting West Wycombe village in Buckinghamshire as the prettiest village near London, featuring its National Trust-run historic manor house, landscaped grounds, and attractions like the Hellfire Caves. The article discusses the village's 16th-century architecture, coaching inn heritage, and its designation by Conde Nast Traveller as the most stunning village near London.
High Wycombe Repair Café participated in a major Parliament event on March 25 advocating for stronger repair and reuse policies, with local MP Emma Reynolds in attendance. The event featured 91 MPs and 100 repair groups, and local campaigners are now continuing their community work with upcoming repair sessions in the town.
Buckinghamshire Council has approved plans to convert the upper floors of a High Wycombe tattoo parlour into four residential units, while a separate application to convert a Princes Risborough takeaway into a home was withdrawn. The article also covers signage approval for an Amersham pub.
A disqualified driver was stopped by police in High Wycombe after resisting officers and was subsequently banned from driving for nearly five years. The case was heard at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court, resulting in a driving ban, fines, and court costs.
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