Neil Duncan-Jordan
Neil Duncan-Jordan | |
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| File:Official portrait of Neil Duncan-Jordan MP crop 2.jpg Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Poole | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Syms |
| Majority | 18 (0.04%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Neil John Duncan-Jordan Elm Park, London, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Bournemouth |
| Website | Official website |
Neil John Duncan-Jordan[1] is a British Labour Party politician and trade unionist, who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Poole since 2024.[2] He is the first Labour politician to be elected in the constituency since its creation.
Early career
Duncan-Jordan was born in the late 1960's in Elm Park East London. Both of his parents were also born in London's East End. His father was a worker for British Rail and his mother worked part-time in a shop. He was the first in his extended family to get a degree. As a young father in his late twenties, he studied journalism at the University of Bournemouth.[3]
Duncan-Jordan first worked for the National Pensioners Convention. Prior to his general election win, he was a regional officer for UNISON.[3]
Political career
In the 2024 General Election, Duncan-Jordan stood as the Labour Party candidate for the seat of Poole.[4] After multiple recounts, it was confirmed that he had been elected Member of Parliament (MP) with 14,168 votes (31.84%), and a majority of 18 votes. The final result showed a 19% swing to Labour and was the first time the party had won that seat.[5] In September 2024, he abstained on a vote on the Winter Fuel Payment.[6] He opposes the proposed sale of Poole Civic Centre.[7] In November 2024, Duncan-Jordan voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted suicide.[8]
References
- ↑ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- ↑ "Poole - General election results 2024". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "My Story". Neil Duncan-Jordan A LABOUR MP FOR Poole. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ↑ Simpson, Matt (14 May 2024). "Trade unionist Labour candidate announced for Poole". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ↑ Smith, Alexander (5 July 2024). "Labour make history and gain Poole after multiple recounts". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ↑ "'Some weeks are better than others,' says Labour MP after winter fuel vote". Bournemouth Echo. 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ↑ "Selling Poole civic centre would be 'act of public vandalism'". Bournemouth Echo. 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ↑ "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading". Votes in Parliament. 29 November 2024.
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