Sam Carling
Sam Carling | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for North West Cambridgeshire | |
| Assumed office 5 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Shailesh Vara |
| Majority | 39 (0.09%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2002 (age 22) North East England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | Cambridge University |
Sam Carling (born April 2002) is a British politician who has served as Member of Parliament for North West Cambridgeshire since 2024.[1] A member of the Labour Party, he has represented West Chesterton on the Cambridge City Council since 2022, holding the office of Executive Councillor for Open Spaces and City Services.[2]
Carling defeated incumbent MP Shailesh Vara at the 2024 general election by a margin of just 39 votes, becoming the first ever Labour MP for North West Cambridgeshire. At 22 years old, he is the current Baby of the House.[3]
References
- ^ "General Election results announced". Peterborough City Council. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Sam Carling". democracy.cambridge.gov.uk. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Burnett, Tom; Findlay, Cait (5 July 2024). "North West Cambs General Election results as 22-year-old Labour MP voted in". Cambridgeshire Live. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
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