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Who Is Sarah Pochin? First Female Reform UK MP

Henry Morgan Clarke • 2026-07-16 • Reviewed by Oliver Bennett

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
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)