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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Stevenson was educated in Aberdeen and graduated from the [[University of Dundee]] with Honours in History and Politics. He then studied law at Chester before qualifying as a Solicitor. He is presently a partner in the law firm Bendles based in the centre of Carlisle. Stevenson lives on the edge of the city of Carlisle.<ref>[http://www.conservatives.com/People/Members_of_Parliament/Stevenson_John.aspx John Stevenson MP] Conservative Party</ref> |
Stevenson was educated in Aberdeen and graduated from the [[University of Dundee]] with Honours in History and Politics. He then studied law at Chester before qualifying as a Solicitor. He is presently a partner in the law firm Bendles based in the centre of Carlisle. Stevenson lives on the edge of the city of Carlisle.<ref>[http://www.conservatives.com/People/Members_of_Parliament/Stevenson_John.aspx John Stevenson MP] Conservative Party</ref> |
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He is also a Drafting teacher in Chicopee Comprehensive High School. |
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== Political life == |
== Political life == |
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Revision as of 18:49, 29 November 2010
John Stevenson | |
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| Member of Parliament for Carlisle | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Martlew |
| Majority | 853 (2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 Aberdeen |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Residence | Great Corby |
| Alma mater | University of Dundee Chester College of Law |
| Website | www.johnstevensonmp.co.uk |
(Andrew) John Stevenson (born 1963) is a British Conservative Party politician who was elected at the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Carlisle, when winning the seat from Labour.
Early life
Stevenson was educated in Aberdeen and graduated from the University of Dundee with Honours in History and Politics. He then studied law at Chester before qualifying as a Solicitor. He is presently a partner in the law firm Bendles based in the centre of Carlisle. Stevenson lives on the edge of the city of Carlisle.[1] He is also a Drafting teacher in Chicopee Comprehensive High School.
Political life
Stevenson has been heavily involved in Carlisle and North Cumbria politics for nearly 15 years. He has been chairman of the Carlisle Constituency Association as well as Penrith and the Border. He is presently the chairman of the North Cumbria Conservatives which is a federation of the four North Cumbria Constituencies. Stevenson was a Councillor on the Carlisle City Council from 1999[2] until he resigned shortly after his election as Member of Parliament.
Alternative medicine
He is a supporter of homeopathy, having signed an early day motion in support of its continued funding on the National Health Service.[3]
References
- ^ John Stevenson MP Conservative Party
- ^ John Stevenson MP Conservative Party
- ^ Tredinnick, David (29.06.2010). "Early Day Motion #342 British Medical Association Motions on Homeopathy".
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External links
- John Stevenson MP official constituency website
- John Stevenson MP Conservative Party profile
- North West Conservatives
- Interview with John Stevenson MP about his election in 2010 at Catch21
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard 1803–2005
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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