Mike Wood (Conservative politician)

Mike Wood
MP
Member of Parliament
for Dudley South
Assumed office
8 May 2015
Preceded by Chris Kelly
Majority 7,730 (20.2%)
Personal details
Born (1976-03-17) 17 March 1976
Political party Conservative
Alma mater Aberystwyth University
Cardiff University
Website Campaign website

Michael Jon Wood[1] (born 17 March 1976)[2] is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dudley South since May 2015.[3]

Early life and career

He was previously one of three councillors representing the ward of Pedmore and Stourbridge East on Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.[4]

Parliamentary activities

Wood made his maiden speech in the House of Commons on 1 June 2015.[5]

He was successful in the ballot held on 4 June 2015 to obtain the right to introduce a Private Members' Bill. The first reading of the bill entitled Riot Compensation was held on 24 June 2015. The Bill aimed to repeal the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 and make various changes to the procedures of obtaining compensation for property damaged in riots.[6] The Bill passed through all the stages of debate and scrutiny in the UK Parliament and received royal assent on 23 March 2016. It became an Act of Parliament on 24 March 2016.[7]

Personal life

Wood is married with two children.

References

  1. ↑ "No. 61230". The London Gazette. 18 May 2015. p. 9119.
  2. ↑ "MyParliament – Biography for Mike Wood". Myparliament.info. 17 March 1976. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Dudley South". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "Pedmore and Stourbridge East". expressandstar.com. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "Parliamentary business". Publications.parliament.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  6. ↑ "Private Members' Ballot Bills First Reading". Publications.parliament.uk. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  7. ↑ "Riot Compensation Bill 2015–16". www.parliament.uk. UK Parliament. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Chris Kelly		 Member of Parliament
for Dudley South
2015–present 		Incumbent
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