Brian Mathew (politician)
Brian Mathew | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal Democrats |
Brian Mathew is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes since 2024.
A member of the Liberal Democrats, he was elected to Parliament at the 2024 general election.[1] He defeated former Conservative minister Michelle Donelan, who had chosen to contest this seat in view of boundary changes at her Chippenham seat.[2]
Career
Mathew previously served as a local councillor and worked for aid organisations including WaterAid in Tanzania.[3]
References
- ^ "Melksham & Devizes | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Baker, John (15 May 2023). "Chippenham MP to fight Melksham & Devizes seat at general election". Wiltshire Times. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Whitworth, Damian (5 July 2024). "How flooding could decide election in true-blue Melksham & Devizes". The Times. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
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