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Luke Charters
Labour PartyMr Luke Charters is the Labour MP for York Outer, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Vote on New Clause 2 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, debated alongside related amendments including provisions on guidance, devolution, and regulatory consultation. The excerpts focus on New Clause 20, which would require the Secretary of State to issue guidance (consulting chief medical officers and palliative/hospice care providers) and enable Welsh Ministers to issue guidance on devolved health matters.
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Positive coverage
“'Game-changing' cash to tackle potholes in York welcomed” — Gazette & Herald
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers York, Huntington (York) and Haxby. Population 96,281, notably older (median age 47 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 56% below the national average.
Extra recognition for top York city centre hotel
The Press, York · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£28,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£39,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,800
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
34
26 primary, 5 secondary, 3 other
Total Income Tax▼
£348m
from 54,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,900
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£6,420
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▼
50.8
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
73.4%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 4 towns, 10 villages, rural areas — 91,913 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
23 councillors across 12 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe | Conservative and Unionist Party | Michael Nicholls | May 2023 |
| Copmanthorpe | Conservative and Unionist Party | Chris Steward | May 2023 |
| Dringhouses Woodthorpe | Liberal Democrats | Ashley Mason | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Paula Widdowson | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Stephen Fenton | May 2023 | |
| Fulford Heslington | Labour Party | Kate Ravilious | May 2023 |
| Haxby Wigginton | Liberal Democrats | Andrew Hollyer | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Ed Pearson | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Ian Cuthbertson | May 2023 | |
| Heworth Without | Liberal Democrats | Nigel Ayre | May 2023 |
| Huntington New Earswick | Liberal Democrats | Carol Runciman | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Chris Cullwick | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Keith Orrell | May 2023 | |
| Osbaldwick Derwent | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Mark Warters | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Martin Andrew Rowley | May 2023 | |
| Rawcliffe Clifton Without | Liberal Democrats | Darryl Joshua Smalley | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Derek Wann | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Sam Waudby | May 2023 | |
| Rural West York | Liberal Democrats | Anne Hook | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Emilie Knight | May 2023 | |
| Strensall | Liberal Democrats | Paul Stratford Healey | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Tony Fisher | May 2023 | |
| Wheldrake | Liberal Democrats | Christian Vassie | May 2023 |
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 | 23,161 | 45.3% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 13,770 | 26.9% |
| Ref | 5,912 | 11.6% | |
| LD | 5,496 | 10.8% | |
| Green | 2,212 | 4.3% | |
| Ind | 260 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 141 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 88 | 0.2% | |
| Ind | 66 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 27,324 | 49.4% |
| Lab | 17,339 | 31.3% | |
| LD | 9,992 | 18.1% | |
| Ind | 692 | 1.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 29,356 | 51.1% |
| Lab | 21,067 | 36.7% | |
| LD | 5,910 | 10.3% | |
| Green | 1,094 | 1.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 26,477 | 49.1% |
| Lab | 13,348 | 24.8% | |
| LD | 6,269 | 11.6% | |
| Ind | 5,251 | 9.7% | |
| Green | 2,558 | 4.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 22,912 | 43.0% |
| LD | 19,224 | 36.1% | |
| Lab | 9,108 | 17.1% | |
| Ind | 1,100 | 2.1% | |
| Ind | 956 | 1.8% |
Luke Charters appeared in 1 national article across 2 topics (14 Apr 2026 – 14 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.40)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Successfully raises constituent concerns about aggressive bailiff enforcement, demonstrating advocacy for vulnerable households.
19 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
The Milner York hotel has been recognised as a top-tier venue after joining Venues of Excellence, the UK's leading independent conference consortium. The historic Station Road hotel has achieved significant growth following a £2 million rebrand, including 10% revenue increases and plans to add 41 bedrooms.
A letter writer discusses a Times podcast series examining North Yorkshire Police's efforts to combat county lines drug trafficking in York, highlighting how young people as young as 14 are being drawn into running these operations despite York's reputation as a safe city.
Giovanni Delrio, owner of Delrio's Restaurant on Blossom Street in York city centre, has been shortlisted for a York Press award recognising the best restaurants and gastro pubs in the city. The Italian restaurant owner, who has operated the business for 34 years since 1992, expressed gratitude for the recognition and outlined his commitment to traditional Italian cuisine made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients.
York Minster has partnered with local brewery Brew York to create a commemorative beer called 'Poisoned Chalice' to celebrate the 800th anniversary of St William of York's canonisation. The decision has drawn criticism from conservative Christians who view it as inappropriate and insensitive given widespread addiction issues, though church leaders defend the partnership as connecting new generations with the saint's story.
York Business Improvement District has launched the York Economic Data Hub, a free online platform providing businesses with data on visitor spending, footfall, hotel occupancy and retail vacancy rates to support decision-making. The initiative is a partnership between York BID, York Business School, and City of York Council, backed by the Mayor of York & North Yorkshire.
The Milner York, a Grade II-listed hotel on Station Road in York city centre, has been named Hotel of the Year by RBH Hospitality Management following a £2 million rebrand in October 2024. The award recognises the hotel's commercial performance, guest satisfaction, and successful staff engagement programme, with the 150-year-old establishment continuing to invest in redevelopment while maintaining its historic character.
A community fundraising run called 'R U Taking the P?' is returning to York on June 21st to raise money for York Against Cancer and awareness of prostate cancer. The event has gained high-profile backing from Sir Stephen Fry, a prostate cancer survivor, and raised £18,000 in its 2025 iteration.
Two York businessmen, Marcus Doyle and Warren Booth, have purchased a Grade I listed building dating to 1317 on Goodramgate for approximately £345,000. The acquisition represents their fifth shop in York and demonstrates continued investment in the city's historic retail sector, with plans to open a new concept store by summer while preserving the building's heritage.
Luke Charters, Labour MP for York Outer, has welcomed a £16.5 million funding pledge for road and pavement repairs across York, part of a wider £456 million regional investment. The funding will address potholes, footway damage, and drainage issues that residents have repeatedly raised with the MP.
Coroner's reports released about the February 2025 UPMC Hospital shooting in York County that killed West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte and gunman Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz. The reports provide details about the hostage situation, the gunman's motives (his girlfriend died that morning), and how the incident unfolded.
York Minster and local brewery Brew York have created a limited-edition ale called 'Poisoned Chalice' to commemorate the 800th anniversary of St William of York's canonisation. The beer's packaging is inspired by the St William Window and forms part of a broader 2026 celebration series.
Simpson Associates, a York-based data consultancy with over 100 employees, has received support from City of York Council and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, including a £10,000 export grant. The company has achieved national recognition, including a major contract with HM Treasury, and exemplifies York's growing digital and tech sector.
An article from Citizens Advice York discussing how uncertainty, misinformation, and cost-of-living pressures are affecting York residents, and emphasizing the role of trusted local advice services in helping people navigate these challenges. The piece highlights the organization's need for continued funding to support vulnerable constituents dealing with debt, housing, employment, and rising costs.
A local business feature about The Cheesecake Guy, a New York-style cheesecake shop on York's Shambles run by American owner Matt Kaplan. The article highlights the shop's authentic offerings, positive customer reviews, and the owner's family baking heritage.
A nostalgic article featuring historic photos from Bootham Crescent, York City's former home, as the Burton Lane Club faces potential closure due to declining footfall since the football club moved to a new stadium in 2021. The piece highlights the club's 100+ year history and celebrates memorable moments including the famous 1985 FA Cup victory over Arsenal.
A historical feature examining the varied past of a Grade II listed building in Micklegate, York, which most recently housed a BrewDog bar before its closure in 2025. The article traces the building's history from 1740, including its connections to notable figures like Anne Lister ('Gentleman Jack') and the influential Duffin and Shouksmith families.
Another musical act, London indie band The Big Moon, has been announced for the Live at Museum Gardens summer concert series in York on July 10. The event is part of a wider summer festival featuring multiple headliners and comedy acts across four days, organised by Futuresound Group and York Museums Trust.
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has been criticized by North Yorkshire Council for not stepping up on bus service delivery, with the council deferring a decision to hand over transport powers to the mayor until March 2027. The delay reflects tensions between the Combined Authority and the council over funding responsibilities and the mayor's commitment to improving bus services across the region.
York City Council has rejected plans to build two padel courts at Dunnington Sports Club, citing concerns about noise disruption to existing sports facilities and loss of green belt land. This is the second padel court application refused in York this year, following a similar rejection at York Sports Club.
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