At the general election of 2010, he contested Newcastle-under-Lyme for the Conservatives, adding 9.4 per cent to the party's vote, but losing to the incumbent, Paul Farrelly of the Labour Party.
At the general election of 2010, Jenrick contested Newcastle-under-Lyme for the Conservatives. He added 9.4 per cent to the party's vote but lost out to the incumbent, Paul Farrelly of the Labour Party.