James Naish
James Naish | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2024 | |
Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Ruth Edwards |
Majority | 7,426 (12.8%) |
Leader of Bassetlaw District Council | |
In office 22 September 2022 – 25 July 2024 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Labour |
Relatives | Alastair Campbell (uncle) |
James William Naish[1] is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Rushcliffe since 2024. He defeated Conservative incumbent Ruth Edwards.[2]
Early life
[edit]Naish was born in Sheffield and grew up on his family farm in South Wheatley.[3] He attended Queen Elizabeth's High School in Gainsborough.[4]
Before politics he worked as director of property auction franchise Open Door Auctions, as Stakeholder Engagement Programme Manager for Northern Powergrid, and as a consultant for Accenture.[5]
Political career
[edit]Naish was elected to Bassetlaw District Council in May 2019, representing the predominantly rural Sturton ward.[6] Naish was elected Leader of the council in September 2022.[7]
Naish was selected by the Labour Party as their parliamentary candidate for Rushcliffe in February 2024 and was elected in July 2024.[citation needed] He is the first Labour MP for the seat since 1966.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Naish is the nephew of the former Downing Street Press Secretary for Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Rushcliffe | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "About". James Naish. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Mann, Sebastian (2022-09-02). "Labour chiefs at district council elect new leader". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "James Naish". LinkedIn.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor James Naish". Bassetlaw District Council. 2024-07-06. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Agenda item - Leader of the Council". Bassetlaw District Council. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Monaghan, Lauren (2024-07-05). "Election Result: Rushcliffe turns Labour after almost 60 years of Conservative MPs | West Bridgford Wire". Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Pridmore, Oliver (July 5, 2024). "Alastair Campbell praises his nephew as he becomes Rushcliffe MP". Nottinghamshire Live.
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