Christian Wakeford
Christian Wakeford (born 9 November 1984) is a British politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Bury South since the 2019 United Kingdom general election. Elected as a Conservative, he crossed the floor to Labour in 2022.
Christian Wakeford MP | |
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Official portrait, 2020 | |
| Opposition Whip | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2022 | |
| Leader | Keir Starmer |
| Member of Parliament for Bury South | |
| Assumed office 12 December 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ivan Lewis |
| Majority | 402 (0.8%) |
| Member of Pendle Borough Council for Barrowford | |
| In office 7 May 2015 – 24 April 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher Jowett |
| Succeeded by | Linda Crossley |
| Member of Lancashire County Council for Pendle West | |
| In office 2 May 2013 – 6 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Shelagh Derwent |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Hartley (Pendle Hill) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 November 1984 Burnley, Lancashire, England |
| Political party | Labour (since 2022) |
| Other political affiliations | Conservative (2013–2022) |
| Spouse | Alexandra Wakeford |
| Alma mater | Lancaster University Open University |
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