Neil Duncan-Jordan | |
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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.
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]
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]
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