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Ben Obese-Jecty

MP who told Westminster Hall the Government had picked option D for Huntingdonshire's split.

On 1 September, Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty raised concerns in Westminster Hall about proposed local-government changes affecting Huntingdonshire.

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Key Question

Why did an MP allege the Government had already picked Huntingdonshire's split?

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Alleged the Government had settled on option D

UK Local Elections 2026: MP says option D splits Huntingdonshire
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Background

Ben Obese-Jecty is the Conservative MP for Huntingdon. On 1 September 2026, he used a Westminster Hall debate to address proposed local-government reorganisation affecting Huntingdonshire.

His intervention centred on the possible division of Huntingdonshire between proposed unitary authorities. He also cited Peterborough City Council's debt position, while the minister did not confirm the alleged option and no Structural Changes Order had been laid.

Common Questions
What did Ben Obese-Jecty say about Huntingdonshire's reorganisation?
He alleged the Government had settled on option D, splitting Huntingdonshire between two unitary councils.Source: Hansard
Did the Government confirm option D for the Cambridgeshire reorganisation?
No. The minister did not confirm it, and no Structural Changes Order was laid during the debate.Source: Hansard
Why did Ben Obese-Jecty cite Peterborough's debt gearing?
To argue Peterborough's 91% debt gearing, against CIPFA's 50% benchmark, supported splitting Huntingdonshire away from it.Source: Hansard