Simon Fell (politician)
Simon Fell | |
|---|---|
 Fell in 2019 | |
| Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness | |
| Assumed office 12 December 2019 | |
| Preceded by | John Woodcock |
| Majority | 5,789 (12.6%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 February 1981 Preston, Lancashire, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | University of Warwick |
| Website | www |
Simon Richard James Fell (born 9 February 1981) is an English Conservative Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Barrow and Furness since the 2019 general election.[1][2] During the election, he pledged to follow the Nolan Principles of Public Life.[3]
Early life and career
Fell was born in Preston in 1981, the son of Peter and Meriel Fell. He graduated from the University of Warwick with a BA Honours in English Literature.[4] After his studies, he worked in the telecommunications sector, running a communications business, Irton-Fell Consultants, from 2006 to 2008.[1]
After this period as a company director, he was a Regulatory Affairs Manager for Hutchison H3g from 2008 to 2011. He then began a period working for Cifas, an anti-fraud organisation.[5] From 2011 to 2019, he was Assistant Director of Strategy and Policy, and in 2019, became their Director of External Relations. Fell was Chair of Barrow and District Credit Union from 2017 to 2019.[1]
Political career
Fell contested the marginal seat of Barrow and Furness at the 2015 and 2017 general elections, before winning the seat at his third attempt in 2019. At a 2015 hustings in Ulverston, he described himself as 'mildly-Eurosceptic'. However, he has since made clear that he supports Brexit, stating before his election in 2019 that "Brexit was the right decision for Barrow and Furness – it now needs a Conservative majority to see it delivered".[6] He is the first Conservative MP to be elected for the seat since 1987.
In 2020, Fell supported the Transport Secretary's decision to revoke the franchise of Arriva Rail North "after years of poor performance."[7]
Personal life
In 2009, Fell married Pippa; the couple have a son and daughter. Outside politics, he lists his recreations as hill walking and writing.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Fell, Simon Richard James, (born 9 Feb. 1981), MP (C) Barrow and Furness, since 2019". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u293908. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
- ^ "Barrow & Furness". BBC. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "My pledges to you". Simon Fell. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "About Simon". Simon Fell. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Class of 2019: Meet the new MPs". Politics Home. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Brexit was the right decision for Barrow and Furness - it now needs a Conservative majority to see it delivered". BrexitCentral. 24 November 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "News". Simon Fell. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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