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]
John Slinger | |
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 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 |
Life and early career
editSlinger 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
editSlinger 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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