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Neil Duncan-Jordan

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British Labour Party politician
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Official portrait, 2024
Member of Parliament
for Poole
Assumed office
4 July 2024
Preceded byRobert Syms
Majority18 (0.04%)
Personal details
Born
Neil John Duncan-Jordan

Elm Park, London, England
Political partyLabour
Alma mater University of Bournemouth
WebsiteOfficial website

Neil John Duncan-Jordan[1] is a British Labour Party politician and trade unionist, who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Poole since 2024.[2] He is the first Labour politician to be elected in the constituency since its creation.

Early career

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Duncan-Jordan was born in the late 1960's in Elm Park, 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. He was the first person in his family to graduate from university.[3]

Neil Duncan-Jordan speaking at the 2024 Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival, 17 days after his election to Parliament.

Duncan-Jordan first worked for the National Pensioners Convention. Prior to his general election win, he was a regional officer for UNISON.[3]

Political career

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In the 2024 General Election, Duncan-Jordan stood as the Labour Party candidate for the seat of Poole.[4] After multiple recounts, it was confirmed that he had been elected Member of Parliament (MP) with 14,168 votes (31.84%), and a majority of 18 votes. The final result showed a 19% swing to Labour and was the first time the party had won that seat.[5] In September 2024, he abstained on a vote on the Winter Fuel Payment.[6] He opposes the proposed sale of Poole Civic Centre.[7]

In November 2024, Duncan-Jordan voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted dying.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) . Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Poole - General election results 2024". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b "My Story". Neil Duncan-Jordan A LABOUR MP FOR Poole. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  4. ^ Simpson, Matt (14 May 2024). "Trade unionist Labour candidate announced for Poole". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  5. ^ Smith, Alexander (5 July 2024). "Labour make history and gain Poole after multiple recounts". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  6. ^ "'Some weeks are better than others,' says Labour MP after winter fuel vote". Bournemouth Echo. 2024年09月18日. Retrieved 2024年09月18日.
  7. ^ "Selling Poole civic centre would be 'act of public vandalism'". Bournemouth Echo. 2024年09月28日. Retrieved 2024年10月04日.
  8. ^ "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading". Votes in Parliament. 29 November 2024.
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