Mansfield too much focus on self-publicity, as opposed to publicity for the town. The issue was raised again after his prominent role in Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington's homecoming ceremony following her Gold Medal successes at the 2008 Beijing Olympic games. In April 2017, Sophie Whitby was elected to represent the Mansfield district as Member of Youth Parliament, on a manifesto which included promoting equality for the LGBT community. Benjamin Bradley has been the constituency (Conservative) Member of Parliament since May 2017, succeeding Sir Alan Meale (Labour), who served the town for thirty years. From 2010 the Parliamentary Constituency boundaries were realigned
History of Mansfield Town F.C. only lasted five months and he was sacked in December 2008, with Mansfield hovering just above the relegation places in 20th position. On 29 December 2008 former-Sheffield United defender David Holdsworth was appointed as the club's new manager. Holdsworth had previously lead Northern Premier League Premier Division club Ilkeston Town to 6th in the league, ten points off first placed Hednesford Town with two games in hand. David Holdsworth made a fantastic impact in his start at the Stags, winning the majority of his games, instantly guiding the club away from their relegation worries. He shored up the Mansfield defence