John Slinger
John Slinger | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Rugby | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Pawsey |
| Majority | 4,428 (9.1%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1975 (age 49) Manchester, England |
| Political party | Labour Party |
John Anthony Slinger (born January 1975)[1] is a British Labour politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Rugby since 2024.[2][3]
Life and early career
[edit]Slinger was born in Manchester, and grew up in Gloucestershire. He joined the Labour Party in 1992 at the age of 17. He studied at Durham University and was formerly a partner at strategic communications company Consulum, founded by former employees of lobbying firm Bell Pottinger.[4][5][6] According to his LinkedIn page,[7] he has also worked for Tony Blair Associates, as a researcher for Ann Clwyd and Julia Drown, and was in rock bands in Leeds.
Slinger moved to Rugby in 2006, and became a governor of Northlands Primary School and a trustee of Warwickshire Young Carers. He later served as a councillor on Rugby Borough Council, representing the ward of New Bilton. He was selected as Labour's candidate for Rugby in 2023.[8]
Parliamentary career
[edit]Slinger was elected in the 2024 election, winning the seat from the Conservatives, with a majority of 4,428. He became the first Labour MP to represent Rugby since Andy King, between 1997 and 2005.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Company appointments". Companies House. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Rugby - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Labour wins Rugby constituency from Conservatives". Rugby Observer. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "John Slinger". LinkedIn. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "About me". John Slinger for Rugby. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Waterson, Jim (30 June 2020). "Hong Kong government hires London PR firm to improve image". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "John Slinger". LinkedIn.
- ^ "Borough Councillor selected as Labour's parliamentary candidate for Rugby". Rugby Observer. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
External links
[edit]
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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