Daniel Zeichner
Daniel Stephen Zeichner (born 9 November 1956) is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Cambridge since 2015. A member of the Labour Party, he defeated Liberal Democrat Julian Huppert before retaining his seat in the 2017 and 2019 general elections. Prior to his parliamentary career, Zeichner was a councillor for eight years.
Daniel Zeichner MP | |
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Official portrait, 2017 | |
| Member of Parliament for Cambridge | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Julian Huppert |
| Majority | 9,639 (17.9%) |
| Member of South Norfolk District Council for Long Row | |
| In office 4 May 1995 – 1 May 2003 | |
| Preceded by | D. Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Keith Weeks |
| Shadow portfolios | |
| 2020–present | Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| 2021–2021 | Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (acting) |
| 2015–2017 | Shadow Minister for Transport |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel Stephen Zeichner 9 November 1956 Beckenham, Kent, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
| Website | Official website |
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