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Waveney Valley

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Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Waveney.

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Apr 2026

A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Green in its first election in 2024. Covers Diss, Harleston and Bungay. Population 80,403, notably older (median age 51 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 56% below the national average.

One of only four Green MPs in Westminster, Ramsay has carved out a recognisably Green profile in his first two years -- backing workers' rights and climate action while consistently opposing what he characterises as government overreach. His most recent parliamentary activity, on 15 April 2026, saw him vote against government attempts to override several Lords amendments, including on the Pension Schemes Bill where he sided with the upper chamber's efforts to block ministers from directing how private pension funds invest savers' money. Locally, he has been publicly visible on constituent issues including a hunting ban campaign, a private jet fuel tax, and the restoration of Post Office services.

Ramsay's voting participation stands at 60% -- notably below the Commons average -- though he has accumulated 130 contributions across 98 debates, with economy and jobs, environment, health, and social care dominating his speaking record. He votes 100% in line with the Green Party, and his stance profile reflects that clearly: 91% aligned on workers' rights and climate action, 90% on civil liberties, but only 14% aligned with pro-business positions and 35% on fiscal responsibility measures. He holds no committee seats.

292
Commons votes
This parliament
£28k
Median income
HMRC · 2024
73.1k
Electorate
2024 GE

One of the oldest constituencies — median age 51.

Current Member of Parliament

Adrian Ramsay

Adrian Ramsay

Green Party of England and Wales

Adrian Ramsay is the Green Party MP for Waveney Valley, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the roles of Green Spokesperson (Treasury), Green Spokesperson (Health), Green Spokesperson (Dentistry), and Green Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

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Voting at a Glance

A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Green in its first election in 2024. Covers Diss, Harleston and Bungay. Population 80,403, notably older (median age 51 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 56% below the national average.

2024 General Election

§ 06This week in Westminster.Live · today’s sittingOrder Paper · refreshed daily

Ramsay’s scheduled Commons activity this week — whipped divisions, oral questions, debates — drawn from the House of Commons Order Paper.

§ 07The record, at a glance.302 divisions voted

Two readings of the same data. Issue volume shows where Ramsay has cast the most ballots — a proxy for engagement, not direction. Notable votes are the moments where the whip was free or where they broke ranks.

Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted · cumulative this Parliament
Taxation
61
Economy
58
Crime & Policing
33
Welfare and Benefits
27
Employment
26
Education
25
Notable votes
Free votes and rebellions — moments the MP’s own judgment matters more than the whip

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 08The local picture.19 wards

Constituencies are not uniform. Below — the local council make-up, key facts worth knowing, and the neighbouring seats on either side.

WardCouncillorVotesParty
BactonAndy Mellen745Green Pa
Beck Vale Dickleburgh ScoleClayton Hudson870Independ
Beck Vale Dickleburgh ScoleDelme Rhys Thompson570Conserva
Bressingham BurstonJames Easter506Conserva
Bungay WainfordAnthony Nicholas Speca1,569Green Pa
Bungay WainfordToby Hammond1,682Green Pa
BunwellSuzanne Wateridge404Green Pa
Diss RoydonGraham Minshull1,056Conserva
Diss RoydonKeith Walter Kiddie1,024Conserva
Diss RoydonKieran Francis Murphy906Conserva
Ditchingham EarshamBrendon Bernard745Liberal
Ditchingham EarshamChris Brown641Liberal
Population (2021 Census)
80,403
Electorate 73,056 · 2024 register
Median income
£27,800
HMRC SPI 2024
Households renting privately
14.9%
England average 20.0%
Schools
58
49 primary · 5 secondary
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