James Heappey
| James Heappey MP | |
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| Member of Parliament for Wells | |
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Assumed office 8 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Tessa Munt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 January 1981 |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
| Website |
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James Heappey is a British Conservative Party politician and MP for Wells.[1]
Early life
James Heappey grew up in Nailsea and went to Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, an independent school in Bristol, he then attended the University of Birmingham.[2][3][4]
Career
Prior to becoming an MP, Heappey was a soldier in The Rifles for ten years rising to the rank of Major.[5][6] He worked as a researcher for Liam Fox.[7]
Heappey has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wells since May 2015.[8] He was opposed to Brexit prior to the 2016 referendum.[9]
Personal life
Heappey lives in the Somerset town of Axbridge with his wife and two children.[7]
References
- ↑ "About James". James Heappey. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
- ↑ "Wells". UK Polling Report. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ "James Heappey". MHP. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ "Wells MP Conservative hopeful James Heappey meets Compton Bishop and Cross Conservatives". Western Daily Press. 11 March 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ "James Heappey". Conservative Party. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ Kirkup, James (1 November 2013). "Conservatives call up veterans to combat career politicians". Telegraph. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- 1 2 "About James". James Heappey. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ "Wells". BBC. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ Goodenough, Tom (16 February 2016). "Which Tory MPs back Brexit, who doesn't and who is still on the fence?". The Spectator. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Tessa Munt |
Member of Parliament for Wells 2015–present |
Incumbent |
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