Gary Sambrook
Gary Sambrook | |
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Sambrook in 2019 | |
| Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield | |
| Assumed office 12 December 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Burden |
| Majority | 1,640 (3.8%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 June 1989 |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Profession | Politician |
Gary William Sambrook[1] (born 25 June 1989)[2] is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Northfield since the 2019 general election.[3]
Political career[edit]
Sambrook became a councillor for Birmingham City Council in 2013, representing Kingstanding ward, based on the area of the same name. During his campaign to become a councillor, he appeared in the Birmingham Mail[4] and on BBC Radio West Midlands when two local supporters, Ben Coleman and Michael Mason, composed a song in support of his campaign. He has also worked for MP James Morris.[citation needed]
At the 2019 general election, he defeated the Labour incumbent Richard Burden, becoming the first Conservative MP for Northfield since 1992. In August 2020, he signed a piece on the ConservativeHome website that called for changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 to "improve the legal recognition for trans people in England and Wales".[5]
Sambrook is a member of both the Procedure and Ecclesiastical Committees.[6]
In October 2020, Sambrook voted against a Labour Party Opposition Day Motion to extend free school meals until Easter 2021.[7][8] In 2021 he opposed the conversion of a residential home into a children's home for up to four children with emotional, behavioural and educational difficulties by circulating a letter stating, among various reasons, it would have a "negative impact on the area" and would "compromise the quality of the area". Sambrook said: "All children deserve a good quality home to live in. Especially children in care."[9]
Personal life[edit]
Sambrook is a freemason.[10][11] He is gay.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Members Sworn". Hansard.parliament.uk. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Brunskill, Ian (19 March 2020). The Times guide to the House of Commons 2019 : the definitive record of Britain's historic 2019 General Election. p. 105. ISBN 978-0-00-839258-1. OCLC 1129682574.
- ^ "Birmingham Northfield parliamentary constituency – Election 2019". BBC News.
- ^ Greatrex, Jonny (28 January 2014). "Poll: Is this the best (or worst) political campaign song ever? Vote Gary!". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Nicola Richards and Alicia Kearns: Conservatives believe in freedom and choice. That's why we should reform the Gender Recognition Act". Conservative Home. 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Parliamentary career for Gary Sambrook - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament". members.parliament.uk. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ Rodger, James (26 October 2020). "Brum Tory MP who voted against free school meals slams graffiti taunt". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Find out how your MP voted on free school meals". InYourArea.co.uk. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Residents slam 'disgusting' MP letter opposing Northfield children's home". www.msn.com. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ a b Elkes, Neil (13 February 2018). "Top Tory says: 'I'm a Freemason and proud'". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ Balloo, Stephanie (14 December 2020). "Every homeless child in city B&Bs to get teddy bear after 1,000 donated to BrumWish campaign". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
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