Anna Sabine
Anna Sabine | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Frome and East Somerset | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Majority | 5,415 (11.6%) |
| Liberal Democrat portfolios | |
| 2025–present | Culture, Media and Sport |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal Democrats |
| Alma mater | Wadham College, University of Oxford |
Anna Elizabeth Sabine[1] is a British Liberal Democrat politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Frome and East Somerset since 2024. She is the first holder of the seat. She won 16,580 votes (35.5%), with a majority of 5,415.[2]
Early life
[edit]Sabine grew up in Bishy. She studied Philosophy, politics, and economics at Wadham College, University of Oxford.[3][4]
Political career
[edit]In Parliament she serves as parliamentary private secretary to Ed Davey.[5] She was a candidate for Chair of the Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Party but lost to Steff Aquarone.[5]
Following the Liberal Democrat Conference in Bournemouth in September 2025, Sabine joined the frontbench in a reshuffle as Culture, Media and Sport spokeswoman.[6]
Personal life
[edit]She moved to the area in about 2004, and has two teenage children.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ House of Commons, Votes and Proceedings, Tuesday 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Frome and East Somerset - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Anna Sabine - Frome and East Somerset". Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Seven Wadham alumni elected as MPs". Wadham College. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Liberal Democrats Set To Reshuffle Top Team After Party Conference". Politics Home. 2025-09-19. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ https://x.com/anna4fes/status/1974119449205879027?s=46
- ^ Jenkins, Sammy; Taylor, Charlie (8 July 2024). "New Somerset MP wants to make difference and improve things". BBC News. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
External links
[edit]- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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