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Sam Rushworth | |
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Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Dehenna Davison |
Majority | 6,672 (16.5%) |
Personal details | |
Born | 1984 (age 39–40) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Labour |
Alma mater | University of Manchester University of East Anglia |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | https://www.samrushworth.co.uk/ |
Samuel Jonathan Rushworth (born 1984) is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bishop Auckland since 2024. [1] Rushworth grew up in Blackpool and studied economics at the University of Manchester. [2] He previously worked in international development and was involved with the Labour campaign for international development. Rushworth unsuccessfully contested Blackpool North and Cleveleys in 2015 and Tatton in 2017 before being elected as MP for Bishop Auckland in the 2024 general election,winning 42.1% of the vote with a majority of 6,672. [1] He is married with five children and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Rushworth grew up in Blackpool,and was educated at Hodgson High School,a state secondary school in Poulton-le-Fylde. He pursued higher education at the University of Manchester,where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in economics and social studies,specialising in development economics. [2]
Rushworth furthered his studies with an Master of Arts (MA) degree in international development from the University of Manchester. He also holds a Diploma in Advanced Business French from the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris [2] and a Master of Research (MRes) degree in education and international development from the University of East Anglia,where he later completed his PhD. His doctoral thesis,titled "“Teacher,do you think I have a bright future?”- Anxiety and uncertainty in a Rwandan Catholic Secondary Boarding and Day School",which offers an in-depth ethnographic study of Rwandan adolescents in a Catholic boarding school. His work focuses on the themes of anxiety and uncertainty in educational settings. [3]
Rushworth's career began in various roles that laid the foundation for his future work in international development and education. He served as a Project Manager for Stockport Council and later as a Volunteering and Training Manager for the British Red Cross. [2] He was Youth Club Manager at the Hamlet Centre and as an Associate Tutor at the University of East Anglia. [4]
Rushworth's work in international development began with his work at the Aegis Trust,an organization dedicated to the prevention of genocide and mass atrocities. [5] He held multiple positions,including Head of Engagement,Director of Strategy,and Special Advisor to the Head of Strategy. [2] He specialized in education and conflict prevention,developing and implementing strategies to promote peace and stability in conflict-affected regions.
In 2017,Rushworth co-founded African Dreams Ltd,a consultancy focused on development projects in Rwanda,where he continues to serve as CEO. He also founded Our World Research &Consultancy Ltd,providing strategic advice and research services on global development issues. [6]
He also worked as a Lecturer at Macclesfield College of Further Education and has been involved in various research projects. [7] Prior to becoming an MP he was the Programme Manager for the Strategic Research Fund at Durham University,where he oversaw initiatives aimed at fostering innovative research and development. [2]
Rushworth stood in the seats of Blackpool North and Cleveleys in 2015 and Tatton in 2017. [8]
He was selected as the Labour Party's prospective parliamentary candidate for Bishop Auckland in 2022,a previously 'Red Wall' seat,but one of many that fell to the Conservatives at the 2019 General Election in 2022. [9] He successfully contested the seat in the 2024 general election,winning 17,036 votes,or 42.1% of the overall vote,with a majority of 6,672. [10] He was also the chair of Bishop Auckland Constituency Labour Party. [11]
He has served on the executive board of the Labour Campaign for International Development (LCID) and is known for his advocacy on issues such as child poverty. [12] During the COVID-19 pandemic,Rushworth and his family walked from coast to coast to raise funds for Children North East,a charity supporting disadvantaged children. [13]
Rushworth is married to Siobhain,and they have five children [14] [15] He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has worked with the church to bring delegations of women and youth from countries affected by interfaith conflict. [16] [17]
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