Aphra Brandreth
Aphra Brandreth | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Chester South and Eddisbury | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Majority | 3,057 (5.8%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 July 1978 London, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Parent | Gyles Brandreth |
| Alma mater | University College London |
| Website | www |
Aphra Kendal Alice Brandreth (born 18 July 1978) is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Chester South and Eddisbury since the 2024 general election.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Brandreth was born in Middlesex Hospital on 18 July 1978.[2] Her father is the broadcaster Gyles Brandreth, who was Conservative MP for City of Chester from 1992 to 1997.[3]
She attended Godolphin and Latymer School[4] and studied economics at University College London. From 2003 to 2013 she was an economic adviser to Defra.[5]
Local political career
[edit]Brandreth was elected as a Conservative councillor for Barnes ward of the Richmond Council in 2018 and became the deputy leader of the Conservative group. She lost her seat in 2022 to the Liberal Democrats.[5]
Parliamentary career
[edit]Brandreth was the Conservative candidate for Kingston and Surbiton at the 2019 general election, coming second to Ed Davey of the Liberal Democrats.[6]
She was elected to the seat of Chester South and Eddisbury in the 2024 general election.[7] She made her maiden speech on 24 July.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Brandreth is married to Ian Stroud; they have three children.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Conservatives candidate Aphra Brandreth secures Chester South and Eddisbury seat". Chester and District Standard. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "Births". The Times. 20 July 1978. p. 30.
BRANDRETH–On 18th July, 1978, at the Middlesex Hospital, London...
- ^ "Aphra Brandreth to stand for Tories in father Gyles's old seat". BBC. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ jamie (20 January 2023). "Politics Society Talk: Old Dolphin Aphra Brandreth". Godolphin and Latymer. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Allfree, Claire (8 November 2023). "Gyles and Aphra Brandreth: 'People call my daughter a nepo baby, but I've had no influence on her'". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ https://members.parliament.uk/constituency/3557/election/397
- ^ "Gyles Brandreth's daughter Aphra follows father's footsteps to represent Chester for Conservatives". Granada Reports. ITV News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ Dowling, Mark (25 July 2024). "New Chester South and Eddisbury MP hails father's act which brought happiness to many". Chester and District Standard. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
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