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Daniel Zeichner

2015-05-29T13:03:54Z

Olivia Rendall: Created page with "'''Daniel Zeichner''' has been the Labour Party Member of Parliament for Cambridge since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/daniel-zeichner/4382..."

'''Daniel Zeichner''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Cambridge since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/daniel-zeichner/4382 Daniel Zeichner MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Zeichner defeated the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate [[Julian Huppert]], who had held the seat since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/dr-julian-huppert/3931 Dr Julian Huppert] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 599. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000617 Cambridge parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Zeichner, Daniel]][[Category:Labour Party|Zeichner, David]][[Category:British Politician|Zeichner, Daniel]]

William Wragg

2015-05-29T12:58:52Z

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'''William Wragg''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/william-wragg/4429 William Wragg MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Wragg defeated the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate [[Lisa Smart]], who replaced [[Andrew Stunell]] when he retired in 2015 having served the constituency since 1997, with a majority of 6,552. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000738 Hazel Grove parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Wragg, William]][[Category:British Politician|Wragg, William]][[Category:Conservative Party|Wragg, William]]

Corri Wilson

2015-05-29T12:53:43Z

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'''Corri Wilson''' has been the [[Scottish National Party]] Member of Parliament for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/corri-wilson/4448 Corri Wilson MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Wilson defeated the [[Labour Party]] candidate [[Sandra Osborne]], who had held the seat since 2005 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sandra-osborne/576 Sandra Osborne] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 11,265. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/S14000006 Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Wilson, Corri]][[Category:British Politician|Wilson, Corri]][[Category:Scottish National Party|Wilson, Corri]]

Craig Williams

2015-05-29T12:48:14Z

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'''Craig Williams''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Cardiff North since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/craig-williams/4438 Craig Williams MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Williams stood in his first election in 2015 following the retirement of [[Jonathan Evans]], who had held the seat since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jonathan-evans/1166 Jonathan Evans] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, and gained a majority of 2,137. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/W07000051 Cardiff North parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Williams, Craig]][[Category:British Politician|Williams, Craig]][[Category:Conservative Party|Williams, Craig]]

Helen Whately

2015-05-29T12:43:21Z

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'''Helen Whately''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/helen-whately/4527 Helen Whately MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Following the retirement of Sir [[Hugh Robertson]], who had served the constituency from 2001 until 2015, Whately stood in her first election in 2015 and defended the seat for the Conservatives with a majority of 16,652. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000700 Faversham & Mid Kent parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Whately, Helen]][[Category:British Politician|Whately, Helen]][[Category:Conservative Party|Whately, Helen]]

Catherine West

2015-05-29T12:38:15Z

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'''Catherine West''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Wood Green since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/catherine-west/4523 Catherine West MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 general election West defeated the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate [[Lynne Featherstone]], who had held the seat since 2005 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/lynne-featherstone/1531 Rt Hon Lynne Featherstone] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 11,058. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000752 Hornsey & Wood Green parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|West, Catherine]][[Category:British Politician|West, Catherine]][[Category:Labour Party|West, Catherine]]

Matt Warman

2015-05-29T12:33:18Z

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'''Matt Warman''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Boston and Skegness since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/matt-warman/4361 Matt Warman MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In his first election Warman gained a majority of 4,336 <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000582 Boston & Skegness parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, replacing former MP [[Mark Simmonds]] who served the constituency from 2001 until retiring in 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mark-simmonds/1393 Rt Hon Mark Simmonds] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Warman, Matt]][[Category:British Politician|Warman, Matt]][[Category:Conservative Party|Warman, Matt]]

Anna Catherine Turley

2015-05-29T12:28:43Z

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'''Anna Turley''' has been the [[Labour Party]] (Co-op) Member of Parliament for Redcar since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/anna-turley/4449 Anna Turley MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Following the retirement of [[Ian Swales]], who had held the seat since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/ian-swales/4045 Ian Swales] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, [[Josh Mason]] was selected as the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate for 2015. Turley however defeated Mason in the 2015 general election with a majority of 10,388. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000891 Redcar parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Turley, Anna]][[Category:British Politician|Turley, Anna]][[Category:Labour Party|Turley, Anna]]

Tom Tugendhat

2015-05-29T12:23:43Z

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'''Tom Tugendhat''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Tonbridge and Malling since May 2015. <ref name= "About"> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000997 Tonbridge & Malling parliamentary constituency] BBC News, 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In November 2013 it was announced that Tugendhat would stand as the Conservative parliamentary candidate following the retirement of Sir [[John Stanley]]. <ref> http://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2013/11/from-harryph-thomas-tugendhat-lashkartom-chosen-for-tonbridge-and-malling.html Thomas Tugendhat chosen for Tonbridge and Malling] ''Conservative Home'', 2 November 2013, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In his first election Tugendhat defended the seat with a majority of 23,734. <ref name= "About"/>

Prior to following a career in politics Tugendhat served in the British Army for a number of years. <ref> [http://www.tomtugendhat.org.uk/about-tom-tugendhat About Tom Tugendhat] ''Tom Tugendhat MP'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Tugendhat, Tom]][[Category:British Politician|Tugendhat, Tom]][[Category:Conservative Party|Tugendhat, Tom]][[Category:British Army|Tugendhat, Tom]]

Anne-Marie Trevelyan

2015-05-29T12:14:52Z

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'''Anne-Marie Trevelyan''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed since May 2015. <ref name= "About"> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mrs-anne-marie-trevelyan/4531 Mrs Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP] ''www.parliament.uk,'' accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Berwick-upon-Tweed was previously held by Sir [[Alan Beith]] from 1973 until his retirement in 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sir-alan-beith/513 Rt Hon Sir Alan Beith] www.parliament.uk, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> Upon his retirement it was announced that [[Julie Pörksen]] would stand as the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate. <ref> [http://www.libdems.org.uk/julie_porksen Julie Pörksen] ''Liberal Democrats'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> Pörksen however failed to retain the seat losing to Trevelyan who gained a majority of 4,914. <ref name= "About"/>

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[[Category:MP|Trevelyan, Anne-Marie]][[Category:British Politician|Trevelyan, Anne-Marie]][[Category:Conservative Party|Trevelyan, Anne-Marie]]

Craig Tracey

2015-05-29T12:07:34Z

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'''Craig Tracey''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for North Warwickshire since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/craig-tracey/4509 Craig Tracey MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Following the retirement of [[Dan Byles]], who had held the seat since 2010, Tracey was appointed as the Conservatives parliamentary candidate for the 2015 general election for North Warwickshire. In his first election Tracey defended the seat with a majority of 2,973. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000854 Warwickshire North parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Tracey, Craig]][[Category:British Politician|Tracey, Craig]][[Category:Conservative Party|Tracey, Crouch]]

Michael Tomlinson

2015-05-29T12:02:47Z

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'''Michael Tomlinson''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/michael-tomlinson/4497 Michael Tomlinson MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Tomlinson defeated the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate [[Vikki Slade]], who had replaced former MP for this constituency [[Annette Brooke]], with a majority of 10,530. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000815 Dorset Mid & Poole North parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Tomlinson, Michael]][[Category:British Politician|Tomlinson, Michael]][[Category:Conservative Party|Tomlinson, Michael]]

Kelly Tolhurst

2015-05-29T11:56:26Z

Olivia Rendall:

'''Kelly Tolhurst''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/kelly-tolhurst/4487 Kelly Tolhurst MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Tolhurst defeated the [[UKIP]] candidate [[Mark Reckless]], who had held the seat since 2010 for the Conservatives and then from 2014 as a UKIP MP <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mark-reckless/4049 Mark Reckless] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 7,133. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000898 Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Tolhurst, Kelly]][[Category:British Politician|Tolhurst, Kelly]][[Category:Conservative Party|Tolhurst, Kelly]]

Kelly Tolhurst

2015-05-29T11:55:56Z

Olivia Rendall:

'''Kelly Tolhurst''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/kelly-tolhurst/4487 Kelly Tolhurst MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Tolhurst defeated the [[UKIP]] candidate [[Mark Reckless]], who had held the seat since 2010 for the Conservatives and then from 2014 as a UKIP MP <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mark-reckless/4049, with a majority of 7,133. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000898 Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Tolhurst, Kelly]][[Category:British Politician|Tolhurst, Kelly]][[Category:Conservative Party|Tolhurst, Kelly]]

Kelly Tolhurst

2015-05-29T11:55:09Z

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'''Kelly Tolhurst''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/kelly-tolhurst/4487 Kelly Tolhurst MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Tolhurst defeated the [[UKIP]] candidate [[Mark Reckless]], who had held the seat since 2010 for the Conservatives and then from 2014 as a UKIP MP <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mark-reckless/4049, with a majority of 7,133. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000898 Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Maggie Throup

2015-05-29T11:49:41Z

Olivia Rendall:

'''Maggie Throup''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Erewash since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/maggie-throup/4447 Maggie Throup MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In her first election Throup gained a majority of 3,584 <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000695 Erewash parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> successfully defending the seat for the Consevatives having replaced [[Jessica Lee]] who served the constituency form 2010 until she retired in 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jessica-lee/3993 Jessica Lee] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Throup, Maggie]][[Category:British Politician|Throup, Maggie]][[Category:Conservative Party|Throup, Maggie]]

Maggie Throup

2015-05-29T11:49:24Z

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'''Maggie Throup''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Erewash since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/maggie-throup/4447 Maggie Throup MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In her first election Throup gained a majority of 3,584 <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000695 Erewash parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> successfully defending the seat for the Consevatives having replaced [[Jessica Lee]] who retired in 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jessica-lee/3993 Jessica Lee] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Throup, Maggie]][[Category:British Politician|Throup, Maggie]][[Category:Conservative Party|Throup, Maggie]]

Michelle Thomson

2015-05-29T11:41:52Z

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'''Michelle Thomson''' has been the [[Scottish National Party]] Member of Parliament for Edinburgh West since May 2015. <ref name= "about"> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/michelle-thomson/4422 Michelle Thomson MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Thomson defeated the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate [[Mick Crockart]], who had held the seat since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mike-crockart/3967 Mike Crockart] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 3,210. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/S14000026 Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In May 2015 Thomson was appointed shadow SNP westminster group leader for business, innovation and skills. <ref name= "about"/>

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[[Category:MP|Thomson, Michelle]][[Category:British Politician|Thomson, Michelle]][[Category:Scottish National Party|Thomson, Michelle]]

Owen Thompson

2015-05-29T11:36:07Z

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'''Owen Thompson''' has been the [[Scottish National Party]] (SNP) Member of Parliament for Midlothian since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/owen-thompson/4482 Owen Thompson MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Thompson defeated the [[Labour Party]] candidate [[Kenny Young]] with a majority of 9,859. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/S14000045 Midlothian parlimentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accesed 29 May 2015 </ref> Young replaced [[David Hamilton]], who had served the seat since 2001, but failed to retain the seat for Labour due to a rise in popularity for the SNP in 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mr-david-hamilton/1432 Mr David Hamilton] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Thompson, Owen]][[Category:British Politician|Thompson, Owen]][[Category:Scottish National Party|Thompson, Owen]]

Nick Thomas-Symonds

2015-05-29T11:29:58Z

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'''Nick Thomas-Symonds''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Torfaen since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/nick-thomas-symonds/4479 Nick Thomas-Symonds MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 election Symonds was elected in with a majority of 8,169 <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/W07000053 Torfaen parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, replacing [[Paul Murphy]] as he retired in 2015 having served the constituency since 1987. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/paul-murphy/546 Rt Hon Paul Murphy] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Thomas-Symonds, Nick]][[Category:British Politician|Thomas-Symonds, Nick]][[Category:Labour Party|Thomas-Symonds, Nick]]

Nick Thomas-Symonds

2015-05-29T11:28:49Z

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Derek Thomas

2015-05-29T11:20:30Z

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'''Derek Thomas''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for St Ives since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/derek-thomas/4532 Derek Thomas MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 general election Thomas defeated the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate [[Andrew George]], who had held the seat since 1997 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/andrew-george/227 Andrew George] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 2,469. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000964 St Ives parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Thomas, Derek]][[Category:British Politician|Thomas, Derek]][[Category:Conservative Party|Thomas, Derek]]

Alison Thewliss

2015-05-29T11:16:17Z

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'''Alison Thewliss''' has been the [[Scottish National Party]] Member of Parliament for Glasgow Central since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/alison-thewliss/4430 Alison Thewliss MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Thewliss defeated the [[Labour Party]] candidate [[Anas Sarwar]], who had held the seat since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/anas-sarwar/3981 Anas Sarwar] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 7,662. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/S14000029 Glasgow Central parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Thewliss has served as a Glasgow councillor for the Calton Ward in the East End since 2007, and was re-elected in 2012. <ref> [http://www.snp.org/people/alison-thewliss Cllr Alison Thewliss MP] ''SNP'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Thewliss, Alison]][[Category:British Politician|Thewliss, Alison]][[Category:Scottish National Party|Thewliss, Alison]]

Rishi Sunak

2015-05-29T11:10:03Z

Olivia Rendall:

'''Rishi Sunak''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Richmond (Yorks) since May 2015. <ref name="About"> [http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/update/2015-05-08/richmond-mp-rishi-sunak-ive-got-big-boots-to-fill/ Richmond MP Rishi Sunak: “I’ve got big boots to fill”] ''ITV News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Sunak was elected in the May 2015 general election with a majority of 19,550 <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000895 Richmond (Yorks) parliamentary constituency] BBC News, 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, replacing former foreign secretary [[William Hague]] who retired in March 2015. <ref name="About"/>

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[[Category:MP|Sunak, Rishi]][[Category:British Politician|Sunak, Rishi]][[Category:Conservative Party|Sunak, Rishi]]

Rishi Sunak

2015-05-29T11:09:47Z

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'''Rishi Sunak''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Richmond (Yorks) since May 2015. <ref name="About"> [http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/update/2015-05-08/richmond-mp-rishi-sunak-ive-got-big-boots-to-fill/ Richmond MP Rishi Sunak: “I’ve got big boots to fill”] ''ITV News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Sunak was elected in the May 2015 general election with a majority of 19,550 <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000895 Richmond (Yorks) parliamentary constituency] BBC News, 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, replacing former foreign secretary [[William Hague]]. <ref name="About"/>

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[[Category:MP|Sunak, Rishi]][[Category:British Politician|Sunak, Rishi]][[Category:Conservative Party|Sunak, Rishi]]

Julian Sturdy

2015-05-29T11:03:56Z

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'''Julian Sturdy''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for York Outer since May 2010. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/julian-sturdy/4079 Julian Sturdy MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Sturdy retained her seat with a majority of 13,129. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14001062 York Outer parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Sturdy, Julian]][[Category:British Politician|Sturdy, Julian]][[Category:Conservative Party|Sturdy, Julian]]

Wes Streeting

2015-05-29T10:56:44Z

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'''Wes Streeting''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Ilford North since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/wes-streeting/4504 Wes Streeting MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 general election Streeting defeated the [[Conservative Party]] candidate [[Lee Scott]], who had held the seat since 2005 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mr-lee-scott/1534 Mr Lee Scott] www.parliament.uk, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 589. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000759 Ilford North parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Streeting, Wes]][[Category:British Politician|Streeting, Wes]][[Category:Labour Party|Streeting, Wes]]

John Stevenson

2015-05-29T10:52:53Z

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'''John Stevenson''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Carlisle since May 2010. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/john-stevenson/3942 John Stevenson MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Stevenson retained his seat with a majority of 2,774. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000620 Carlisle parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Stevenson, John]][[Category:British Politician|Stevenson, John]][[Category:Conservative Party|Stevenson, John]]

Jo Stevens

2015-05-29T10:49:26Z

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'''Jo Stevens''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Cardiff Central since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jo-stevens/4425 Jo Stevens MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 general election Stevens defeated the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate [[Jenny Willott]], who had held the seat since 2005 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jenny-willott/1497 Rt Hon Jenny Willott] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 4,981. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/W07000050 Cardiff Central parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Stevens, Jo]][[Category:British Politician|Stevens, Jo]][[Category:Labour Party|Stevens, Jo]]

Jo Stevens

2015-05-29T10:49:16Z

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'''Jo Stevens''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Cardiff Central since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jo-stevens/4425 Jo Stevens MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 general election Stevens defeated the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate [[Jenny Willott]], who had held the seat since 2005 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jenny-willott/1497 Rt Hon Jenny Willott] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 4,981. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/W07000050 Cardiff Central parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Stevens, Jo]][[Category:British Poltician|Stevens, Jo]][[Category:Labour Party|Stevens, Jo]]

Andrew Stephenson

2015-05-29T10:45:03Z

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'''Andrew Stephenson''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Pendle since May 2010. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/andrew-stephenson/4044 Andrew Stephenson MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Stephenson retained his seat with a majority of 5,453. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000875 Pendle parliamentary constituency] BBC News, 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Stephenson, Andrew]][[Category:British Politician|Stephenson, Andrew]][[Category:Conservative Party|Stephenson, Andrew]]

Christopher Stephens

2015-05-29T10:41:41Z

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'''Christopher Stephens''' has been the [[Scottish National Party]] Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/chris-stephens/4463 Christopher Stephens MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 general election Stephens defeated the [[Labour Party]] candidate [[Ian Davidson]], who had held the seat since 2005 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mr-ian-davidson/611 Mr Ian Davidson] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 9,950. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/S14000035 Glasgow South West parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Stephens, Christopher]][[Category:British Politician|Stephens, Christopher]][[Category:Scottish National Party|Stephens, Christopher]]

Keir Starmer

2015-05-29T10:36:26Z

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'''Keir Starmer''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras since May 2015. <ref name= "About"> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/keir-starmer/4514 Keir Starmer MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Starmer replaced [[Frank Dobson]] upon his retirement in 2015 after serving the constituency since 1983. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/frank-dobson/180 Rt Hon Frank Dobson] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In his first election Starmer defended Labour's seat with a majority of 17.048. <ref name= "About"/>

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[[Category:MP|Starmer, Keir]][[Category:British Politician|Starmer, Keir]][[Category:Labour Party|Starmer, Keir]]

Mark Spencer

2015-05-29T10:31:48Z

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'''Mark Spencer''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Sherwood since May 2010. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mark-spencer/4055 Mark Spencer MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Spencer retained his seat with a majority of 4,647. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000924 Sherwood parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Spencer, Mark]][[Category:British Politician|Spencer, Mark]][[Category:Conservative Party|Spencer, Mark]]

Amanda Solloway

2015-05-29T10:28:26Z

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'''Amanda Solloway''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Derby North since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/amanda-solloway/4372 Amanda Solloway MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Solloway defeated the [[Labour Party]] candidate [[Chris Williamson]], who had held the seat since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/chris-williamson/3976 Chris Williamson] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a marginal majority of 41 votes. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000662 Derby North parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Solloway, Amanda]][[Category:British Politician|Solloway, Amanda]][[Category:Conservative Party|Solloway, Amanda]]

Karin Smyth

2015-05-29T10:24:03Z

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'''Karin Smyth''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Bristol South since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/karin-smyth/4444 Karin Smyth MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Smyth replaced Dame [[Dawn Primarolo]], who had served the constituency since 1987, as the Labour parliamentary candidate following her retirement in March 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/dame-dawn-primarolo/217 Rt Hon Dame Dawn Primarolo] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Smyth ensured the seat remained Labour with a majority of 7,128. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000601 Bristol South parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Smyth, Karin]][[Category:British Politician|Smyth, Karin]][[Category:Labour Party|Smyth, Karin]]

Royston Smith

2015-05-29T10:18:09Z

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'''Royston Smith''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Southampton, Itchen since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/royston-smith/4478 Royston Smith MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Smith defeated the [[Labour Party]] candidate [[Rowenna Davis]], who replaced [[John Denham]] following his retirement after 23 years of serving the constituency <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mr-john-denham/61 Rt Hon John Denham] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 2,316. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000955 Southampton Itchen parliamentary constituency] BBC News, 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Smith, Royston]][[Category:British Politician|Smith, Royston]][[Category:Conservative Party|Smith, Royston]]

Jeff Smith

2015-05-29T10:12:29Z

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'''Jeff Smith''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Manchester, Withington since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jeff-smith/4456 Jeff Smith MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 general election Smith defeated the [[Liberal Democrats]] candidate [[John Leech]], who had held the seat since 2005, with a majority of 14,873. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000809 Manchester Withington parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Smith, Jeff]][[Category:British Politician|Smith, Jeff]][[Category:Labour Party|Smith, Jeff]]

Henry Smith

2015-05-29T10:08:37Z

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'''Henry Smith''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Crawley since May 2010. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/henry-smith/3960 Henry Smith MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Smith retained his seat with a majority of 6,526. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000652 Crawley parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Smith, Henry]][[Category:British Politician|Smith, Henry]][[Category:Conservative Party|Smith, Henry]]

Catherine Smith

2015-05-29T10:05:28Z

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Catherine Smith has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Fleetwood since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/cat-smith/4436 Cat Smith MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 general election Smith defeated the [[Conservative Party]] candidate [[Eric Ollerenshaw]], who had held the seat since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/eric-ollerenshaw/4141 Eric Ollerenshaw] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 1,265. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000776 Lancaste & Fleetwood parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Smith, Catherine]][[Category:British Politician|Smith, Catherine]][[Category:Labour Party|Smith, Catherine]]

Angela Smith

2015-05-29T10:00:27Z

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'''Angela Smith''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge since 2005. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/angela-smith/1564 Angela Smith MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Smith retained her seat with a majority of 6,723. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000876 Penistone & Stocksbridge parliamentary constituency] BBC News, 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Smith, Angela]][[Category:British Politician|Smith, Angela]][[Category:Labour Party|Smith, Angela]]

Chris Skidmore

2015-05-29T09:55:18Z

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'''Chris Skidmore''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Kingswood since May 2010. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/chris-skidmore/4021 Chris Skidmore MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Skidmore retained his seat with a majority of 9,006. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000774 Kingswood parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Skidmore, Chris]][[Category:British Politician|Skidmore, Chris]][[Category:Conservative Party|Skidmore, Chris]]

Tulip Siddiq

2015-05-29T09:51:31Z

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'''Tulip Siddiq''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Kilburn since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/tulip-siddiq/4518 Tulip Siddiq MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

It was announced that Siddiq would stand as the Labour parliamentary candidate for the 2015 general election following the retirement of [[Glenda Jackson]]. Jackson had served the constituency since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/glenda-jackson/175 Glenda Jackson] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> and Siddiq ensured the seat remained Labour gaining a majority of 1,138. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000727 Hampstead & Kilburn parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Siddiq, Tulip]][[Category:British Politician|Siddiq, Tulip]][[Category:Labour Party|Siddiq, Tulip]]

Paula Sherriff

2015-05-29T09:45:46Z

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'''Paula Sherriff''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Dewsbury since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/paula-sherriff/4426 Paula Sherriff MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Sherriff defeated the [[Conservative Party]] candidate [[Simon Reevell]], who had held the seat since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/simon-reevell/3978 Simon Reevell] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 1,451. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000666 Dewsbury parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Sherriff, Paula]][[Category:British Politician|Sherriff, Paula]][[Category:Labour Party|Sherriff, Paula]]

Tommy Sheppard

2015-05-29T09:40:48Z

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'''Tommy Sheppard''' is the [[Scottish National Party]] (SNP) Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/tommy-sheppard/4453 Tommy Sheppard MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 general election Sheppard defeated the [[Labour Party]] candidate [[Sheila Gilmore]], who had held the seat since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sheila-gilmore/3965 Sheila Gilmoure] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 9,106. <ref>
[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/S14000022 Edinburgh East parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

==Background==
In 1993 Sheppard was appointed assistant general secretary of the [[Labour Party]] under [[John Smith]] but three years later was asked to leave by [[Tony Blair]]. <ref> [http://www.snp.org/people/tommy-sheppard Tommy Sheppard MP] ''SNP'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> He removed himself from politics setting up a comedy club in Edinburgh called ''The Stand'' but the 2014 independence referendum prompted Sheppard to join the SNP and he became actively involved in the 'YES' campaign. <ref> [https://www.list.co.uk/article/70717-tommy-sheppard-local-councillor-turned-comedy-impresario-is-elected-mp/ Tommy Sheppard, local councillor turned comedy impresario, is elected MP] ''The List'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Sheppard, Tommy]][[Category:British Politician|Sheppard, Tommy]][[Category:Scottish National Party|Sheppard, Tommy]]

Tommy Sheppard

2015-05-29T09:34:19Z

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'''Tommy Sheppard''' is the [[Scottish National Party]] Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/tommy-sheppard/4453 Tommy Sheppard MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

In the 2015 general election Sheppard defeated the [[Labour Party]] candidate [[Sheila Gilmoure]], who had held the seat since 2010 <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/sheila-gilmore/3965 Sheila Gilmoure] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 9,106. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/S14000022 Edinburgh East parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Sheppard, Tommy]][[Category:British Politician|Sheppard, Tommy]][[Category:Scottish National Party|Sheppard, Tommy]]

Alec Shelbrooke

2015-05-29T09:29:35Z

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'''Alec Shelbrooke''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Elmet and Rothwell since May 2010. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/alec-shelbrooke/3997 Alec Shelbrooke MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Shelbrooke retained his seat with a majority of 8,490. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000689 Elmet & Rothwell parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Shelbrooke, Alec]][[Category:British Politician|Shelbrooke, Alec]][[Category:Conservative Party|Shelbrooke, Alec]]

Virendra Sharma

2015-05-29T09:26:01Z

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'''Virendra Sharma''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Ealing, Southall since July 2007. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/mr-virendra-sharma/1604 Mr Virendra Sharma MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Sharma retained his seat with a majority of 18,760. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000676 Ealing Southall parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Sharma, Virendra]][[Category:British Politician|Sharma, Virendra]][[Category:Labour Party|Sharma, Virendra]]

Alok Sharma

2015-05-29T09:21:55Z

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'''Alok Sharma''' has been the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Reading West since May 2010. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/alok-sharma/4014 Alok Sharma MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref> In the 2015 general election Sharma retained his seat with a majority of 6,650. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000890 Reading West parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Sharma, Alok]][[Category:British Politician|Sharma, Alok]][[Category:Conservative Party|Sharma, Alok]]

Naseem Shah

2015-05-29T09:17:16Z

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'''Naseem Shah''' has been the [[Labour Party]] Member of Parliament for Bradford West since May 2015. <ref> [http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/naz-shah/4409 Naz Shah MP] ''www.parliament.uk'', accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

Shah defeated [[George Galloway]], who had held the seat for the [[Respect Party]] since a by-election in 2012 <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17549388 George Galloway wins Bradford West by-election] ''BBC News'', 30 March 2012, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>, with a majority of 11,420. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000589 Bradford West parliamentary constituency] ''BBC News'', 8 May 2015, accessed 29 May 2015 </ref>

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[[Category:MP|Shah, Naseem]][[Category:British Politician|Shah, Naseem]][[Category:Labour Party|Shah, Naseem]]