Sojan Joseph
Appearance
Sojan Joseph | |
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Member of Parliament for Ashford | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Damian Green |
Majority | 1,779 (3.8%) |
Personal details | |
Political party | Labour |
Education | University of Birmingham The Open University |
Sojan Joseph is an Indian-born British politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashford since 2024.[1] He is a member of the Labour Party and serves as a Councillor on Ashford Borough Council.
Early life
[edit]Joseph was born in the Indian state of Kerala.[2] He emigrated to England and worked as a mental health nurse in the National Health Service.[3]
Political career
[edit]In May 2023, Joseph was elected as a Labour councillor for the Aylesford & East Stour Ward of Ashford Borough Council.[4]
In the 2024 General Election, Joseph was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashford with 15,262 votes (32.5%) and a majority of 1,779.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kerala-origin Sojan Joseph wins seat in British Parliament". Deccan Hearld.
- ^ "British election: Kerala-born mental health nurse among Labour Party winners".
- ^ "UK Election: Record Number Of Indian-Origin MPs". NDTV.
- ^ "Councillor details - Cllr Sojan Joseph". ashford.moderngov.co.uk. Ashford Borough Council. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Ashford - General election results 2024". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.