James Naish
James Naish | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ruth Edwards |
| Leader of Bassetlaw District Council | |
| Assumed office 22 September 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labour |
| Relatives | Alastair Campbell (uncle)[1] |
James Naish is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Rushcliffe since July 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he defeated Conservative incumbent Ruth Edwards.[2]
Early life[edit]
Naish was born in Sheffield and grew up on his family farm in South Wheatley.[3] He attended Queen Elizabeth's High School in Gainsborough.[4]
Political career[edit]
Naish was elected to Bassetlaw District Council in May 2019, representing the predominantly rural Sturton ward.[5] Naish was elected Leader of the council in September 2022.[6]
Naish was selected by the Labour Party as their parliamentary candidate for Rushcliffe in February 2024 and was elected in July 2024.[citation needed]
Personal life[edit]
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Naish is the nephew of the former Downing Street Press Secretary for Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell.
References[edit]
- ^ Pridmore, Oliver (July 5, 2024). "Alastair Campbell praises his nephew as he becomes Rushcliffe MP". Nottinghamshire Live.
- ^ "Rushcliffe | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "About". James Naish. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Mann, Sebastian (2022-09-02). "Labour chiefs at district council elect new leader". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor James Naish". Bassetlaw District Council. 2024-07-06. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Agenda item - Leader of the Council". Bassetlaw District Council. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
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