Cheltenham Politics
Cheltenham's current MP and the results of every general election since 2010.
Politics in Cheltenham
Cheltenham is a single-member parliamentary constituency, which means the town elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons at each general election. An MP represents everyone in the constituency in Parliament, whichever way they voted.
This page shows Cheltenham’s current MP and the general elections held since 2010, with each winner’s party, majority and turnout. For the full picture back to 1918, including how every party polled, see the party history.
Cheltenham's Current MP
Max Wilkinson is the Liberal Democrat MP for Cheltenham, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs).
| MP | Party | Constituency | MP Since | Majority (2024) | Turnout (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Wilkinson | Liberal Democrat | Cheltenham | 2024-07-04 | 7,210 | 65.1% |
Max Wilkinson on the UK Parliament website has contact details and more about their work in Parliament.
MPs for Cheltenham Since 2010
Results before 2024 are for the previous Cheltenham constituency, as its boundaries were redrawn for the 2024 general election.
| Election | MP | Party | Result | Majority | Turnout | Electorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-04 | Max Wilkinson | Liberal Democrat | Liberal Democrat gain | 7,210 | 65.1% | 76,144 |
| 2019-12-12 | Alex Chalk | Conservative | Conservative hold | 981 | 73.2% | 81,044 |
| 2017-06-08 | Alex Chalk | Conservative | Conservative hold | 2,569 | 72.3% | 78,878 |
| 2015-05-07 | Alex Chalk | Conservative | Conservative gain | 6,516 | 69.5% | 77,287 |
| 2010-05-06 | Martin Horwood | Liberal Democrat | Liberal Democrat hold | 4,920 | 66.8% | 78,998 |
Data from the UK Parliament Members API. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0. Last updated 19 September 2026.
FAQs
Who Is the MP for Cheltenham?
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat) has been the MP for Cheltenham since 4 July 2024.
How Do I Contact My MP?
Your MP's UK Parliament page lists how to get in touch. You can also write to them through WriteToThem, a free service that sends your message to your MP.
What Is the Difference Between an MP and a Councillor?
An MP represents the constituency in the House of Commons and works on national laws and issues. Councillors are elected to local councils, such as Cheltenham Borough Council, and make decisions on local services such as planning and waste collection.
Where Does the Politics Data Come From?
The UK Parliament Members API, refreshed monthly, under the Open Parliament Licence. The party history page uses House of Commons Library election datasets.