James Naish | |
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Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Ruth Edwards |
Majority | 7,426 (12.8%) |
Leader of Bassetlaw District Council | |
In office 22 September 2022 – 25 July 2024 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Labour |
Relatives | Alastair Campbell (uncle)[1] |
James Naish is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Rushcliffe since 2024. He defeated Conservative incumbent Ruth Edwards.[2]
Naish was born in Sheffield and grew up on his family farm in South Wheatley.[3] He attended Queen Elizabeth's High School in Gainsborough.[4]
Naish was elected to Bassetlaw District Council in May 2019, representing the predominantly rural Sturton ward.[5] Naish was elected Leader of the council in September 2022.[6]
Naish was selected by the Labour Party as their parliamentary candidate for Rushcliffe in February 2024 and was elected in July 2024.[citation needed] He is the first Labour MP for the seat since 1966.[7]
Naish is the nephew of the former Downing Street Press Secretary for Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell.[1]