Conor McGinn

Conor McGinn
MP
Member of Parliament
for St Helens North
Assumed office
8 May 2015
Preceded by David Watts
Personal details
Born (1984-07-31) 31 July 1984
Camlough, Northern Ireland
Political party Labour
Alma mater London Metropolitan University

Conor Patrick McGinn (born 31 July 1984 in Camlough) is a British Labour Party politician. On 7 May 2015 he was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for St Helens North.

He is from Camlough, South Armagh, Northern Ireland.[1]

Before his election he represented the socialist societies on the Labour Party National Executive Committee.[2] He worked as an advisor to Vernon Coaker, then shadow defence secretary.[3]

Post election he was appointed to the Defence Select Committee and he currently serves as an Opposition Whip.

External links

References

  1. "South Armagh man wins Merseyside seat for Labour". Irish Times. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  2. "Irish in Britain lose major champion in parliament". Irish Central. 9 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  3. "Conor McGinn named as St Helens North’s candidate". St Helens Reporter. 8 February 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
David Watts
Member of Parliament
for St Helens North

2015–present
Incumbent
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