David Smith | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2024 | |
Member of Parliament for North Northumberland | |
Assumed office 5 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | constituency established |
Majority | 5,067 (10.4%) |
Personal details | |
Political party | Labour |
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Smith is the chief executive of Gateshead-based homelessness charity Oasis Community Housing. [3] He defeated former cabinet minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan. [4]
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