Tom Rutland
Tom Rutland | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for East Worthing and Shoreham | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024[1] | |
| Preceded by | Tim Loughton |
| Majority | 9,519 (19.4%) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal Democrats |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Oxford (PPE) |
| Website | Official website |
Tom Rutland is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for East Worthing and Shoreham since 2024.[2]
Education
Rutland attended The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells and read philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) at Jesus College, Oxford between 2010 and 2013, graduating with an upper second class degree.[3] He was Junior Common Room president at Jesus and subsequently president of Oxford University Student Union from 2013 to 2014.[4][5]
Employment
Rutland has worked as a press officer for the Financial Conduct Authority, Imperial College London, and the Prospect trade union.[6][7]
Political career
Rutland was a councillor for Streatham Common and Vale ward on Lambeth London Borough Council from 2022 to 2024.[8]
References
- ^ UK House of Commons
- ^ "East Worthing and Shoreham - General election results 2024". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ The OUSU Team: Tom Rutland, Cherwell, 11 October 2013.
- ^ Tom Rutland, 'It's not all Harry Potter and football for students' union', Oxford Mail, 8 October 2013.
- ^ Imperial College, Tom Rutland, Public Affairs Officer, Communications and Public Affairs, 25 February 2019.
- ^ Lambeth Labour Party profile