Michael Wheeler (politician)
Michael Wheeler | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Keeley |
| Majority | 11,091 (26.1%) |
| Member of Salford City Council for Eccles | |
| In office 20 October 2011 – 6 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Cullen |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel Tetteh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Joseph Wheeler |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Lancaster |
| Occupation |
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Michael Joseph Wheeler[1] is a British Labour Party politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Worsley and Eccles since 2024.
Early life and education
[edit]He has worked as a Political Officer for the USDAW trade union and studied at Lancaster University.[2]
Political career
[edit]Wheeler was elected to represent Eccles ward on Salford City Council in a 2011 by-election.[3] He was re-elected in 2014 and 2018, but didn't seek re-election in 2021.
In the 2024 General Election, Wheeler was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Worsley and Eccles with 20,277 votes (47.7%) and a majority of 11,091.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Crossing the Floor". Lancaster University Portal. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ News, Manchester Evening (2011-10-21). "Labour hold on to Eccles with by-election victory". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Worsley and Eccles - General election results 2024". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
External links
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- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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