
Who Is Sarah Pochin? First Female Reform UK MP
Few political careers start with a six-vote margin and a recount, but Sarah Pochin’s does. The Reform UK candidate won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election on 1 May 2025, becoming the party’s first female MP. Here’s what we know about her background and what comes next.
Party: Reform UK ·
Constituency: Runcorn and Helsby ·
Elected: 1 May 2025 (by-election) ·
First female Reform UK MP: Yes
Quick snapshot
1Confirmed facts
- Elected MP for Runcorn and Helsby on 1 May 2025 (UK Parliament election results)
- First female Reform UK MP (ITV News)
- Member of Reform UK
- Constituency: Runcorn and Helsby (UK Parliament)
2What’s unclear
- Date of birth / age
- Ethnicity and religion
- Husband details
- Previous profession (except magistrate role)
- Education
3Timeline signal
- 1 May 2025: Wins by-election with 6-vote majority after recount (BBC News)
4What’s next
- Takes her seat in Parliament; first votes and committee assignments expected
- Faces re
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