Leigh Ingham
Leigh Ingham | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Stafford | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Theo Clarke |
| Majority | 4,595 (10%) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Labour |
| Website | leighingham |
Leigh Ingham is a British Labour politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Stafford since 2024.[1] The daughter of a bricklayer and factory works, she was born in 1984 and grew up in Burnley. Ingham was the first person in her family to go to University, studying Politics at the University of Lincoln. She subsequently studied an MA in Politics (Research) at the University of Nottingham, and an MA in MA, Politics (Parliamentary Studies) at the University of Leeds.
Early career
Ingham has worked in roles across the country in Local Authority, private, and charity sectors, often focussing on Young People.[2]
Before election her most recent role was as a Senior Development Consultant at the Education Development Trust, 2022-24. Prior to that she worked for Plan International UK as their Wales Development Manager, 2019-22. During her master’s degree in Parliamentary Studies, Leigh interned for Labour MP Mary Creagh at Westminster.
Parliamentary career
Ingham was elected as a Labour councillor on the South Gloucestershire council, representing the Kingswood ward between 2023 and 2024.[3] During her time on the council, she served as cabinet member for communities and local place as well as being deputy leader for the Labour group.[4] Following the announcement of the 2024 general election, she resigned her seat on the council and was selected as the Labour candidate for Stafford.
In July 2024, she was elected as Member of Parliament for Stafford, overturning the previous majority of 14,377 which was held by the Conservative MP Theo Clarke.[5][6]
Ingham has developed a number of priorities since being elected, including: advocating for leaseholders, SEND and inclusivity, High Street regeneration, flooding, and improving NHS care.[7]
References
- ^ "Stafford - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "My Priorities – Leigh Ingham MP". Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ^ Feather, Becky (2024-05-24). "Kingswood councillor resigns to concentrate on campaign to become an MP". The Week In. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "South Glos council's new leader elected and cabinet announced". Gazette Series. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ "General Election - 12 December 2019 - Results | Stafford Borough Council". www.staffordbc.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ Ashdown, Kerry (2024-07-05). "Tories lose this Staffordshire constituency after 14 years as Labour take hold". Stoke on Trent Live. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ "My Priorities – Leigh Ingham MP". Retrieved 2026-06-08.
External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- Profile on OpenSanctions, an open database of sanctions and persons of interest