| Stuart James Andrew MP | |
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| Member of Parliament for Pudsey |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Truswell |
| Majority | 1,659 (3.4%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1971 Isle of Anglesey, North Wales |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Residence | Rawdon, West Yorkshire |
| Occupation | Charity Fundraiser |
| Website | www.stuartandrew.com |
Stuart James Andrew (born 25 November 1971) is the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for the Pudsey constituency in West Yorkshire, England. He grew up in the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales, and later attended Ysgol David Hughes in Menai Bridge.
After leaving school he worked as a fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation. Before being elected to parliament he led the fundraising team for Martin House Hospice.
Andrew stood as a candidate in the 1997 Parliamentary election in Wrexham. Subsequent to this Andrew joined the Labour Party, leaving the Conservatives citing issues with the "direction of the party".[1] On losing his council seat Andrew rejoined the Conservative Party and moved to Leeds.
Andrew served as a Leeds City Council Councillor from 2003–2010, initially representing the Aireborough ward, and following boundary changes representing the Guiseley and Rawdon ward. He was Elected as Member of Parliament for Pudsey in the general election on 6 May 2010.
In October 2010, it was reported that Andrew joined the Welsh Affairs Select Committee.[2]
Andrew is openly gay and widely involved with LGBTory.[3]
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Paul Truswell |
Member of Parliament for Pudsey 2010–present |
Incumbent |