Edward Morello | |
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Member of Parliament for West Dorset | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Chris Loder |
Majority | 7,789 (14.6%) |
Personal details | |
Political party | Liberal Democrats |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | Aberystwyth University |
Robin Edward Charles Morello [1] is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament for West Dorset since 2024. [2] A member of the Liberal Democrats,he gained the seat from Chris Loder,a member of the Conservative Party. [3] He won with a majority of 7,789. [4] He is the first non-Conservative MP since the creation of the constituency in 1885. [5] Morello first ran for Parliament in the 2019 General Election. [6]
Morello is an environmentalist who has worked in renewable energy investment. [7]
Morello studied International Relations at Aberystwyth University. [7]
Morello lives in Bridport with his wife Keira and their son. [7]
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