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Brian Mathew (politician)

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Brian Mathew
Member of Parliament
for Melksham and Devizes
Assumed office
4 July 2024
Preceded byConstituency established
Majority2,401 (4.7%)
Personal details
Political partyLiberal Democrats

Brian George Felton Mathew[1] is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes since 2024.

A member of the Liberal Democrats, he was elected to Parliament at the 2024 general election.[2] He defeated former Conservative minister Michelle Donelan, who had chosen to contest this seat in view of boundary changes at her Chippenham seat.[3]

Career[edit]

Mathew previously served as a local councillor and worked for aid organisations including WaterAid in Tanzania.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ House of Commons, Votes and Proceedings, Tuesday 9 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Melksham & Devizes | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  3. ^ Baker, John (15 May 2023). "Chippenham MP to fight Melksham & Devizes seat at general election". Wiltshire Times. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  4. ^ Whitworth, Damian (5 July 2024). "How flooding could decide election in true-blue Melksham & Devizes". The Times. Retrieved 5 July 2024.