Alan David Strickland[1] is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor since 2024.[2][3]
Alan Strickland | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Howell |
| Majority | 8,839 (22.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Occupation | Politician |
He studied at the University of Oxford, where he was President of the Student Union.[4]
Strickland was a councillor for Noel Park ward in Haringey from 2010 to 2018.[5]
In his maiden speech, Strickland noted that "Several generations ago, both sides of my family were drawn from mining villages across England to the Durham coalfields because of their reputation for good wages and reliable work."[6]
References
edit- ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor | General Election 2024 | Sky News". election.news.sky.com. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "Alan Strickland elected as Labour MP in Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor landslide". The Northern Echo. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "The former student leaders entering Parliament". Wonkhe. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Duncan-Duggal, Ben (2024-07-05). "Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor general election result: meet new MP Alan Strickland". LabourList. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Economy, Welfare and Public Services". Hansard. 22 July 2024.
External links
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- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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