Neil Duncan-Jordan
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Neil Duncan-Jordan | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| 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 Duncan-Jordan is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Poole since 2024.[1] He is the first Labour politician to be elected in the constituency since its creation.
Early career
[edit]Duncan-Jordan was born in Elm Park in 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.[2]
Initially, Duncan-Jordan began work for Britain's biggest pensioner pressure group - the National Pensioners Convention. In this role Duncan-Jordan regularly appeared in the media and gave evidence to select committees and has drafted amendments to legislation in the realm of pensions and social care.
Prior to his general election win, Duncan-Jordan worked as a Regional Officer for UNISON, in this role he represented nurses, teaching assistants, cleaners and refuse collectors.
Political career
[edit]Duncan-Jordan won the Poole Constituency, from the incumbent Robert Syms making him the first ever Labour MP to win the seat since its creation.[3]
After multiple recounts, it was confirmed that Duncan-Jordan won the seat with a majority of 18 votes. The final result showed a 19% swing to Labour.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Poole - General election results 2024". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "My Story". Neil Duncan-Jordan A LABOUR MP FOR Poole. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "x.com". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "x.com". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 6 July 2024.
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