Richard Quigley
Richard Quigley | |
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| Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | new constituency |
| Majority | 3,117 |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
Richard Michael Quigley is a British politician serving as a Labour Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West since the 2024 general election.[1]
Biography
Quigley grew up in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England. He studied manufacturing systems engineering at Coventry University. He worked at Britvic Soft Drinks, before moving to the Isle of White to open a fish and chip shop.[2]
Since 2021, Quigley has been a Labour and Co-operative Party councillor for Cowes North Ward on the Isle of Wight Council.[3]
On 4 July 2024, Quigley was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Isle of Wight West with 13,240 votes and a majority of 3,117.[4] This was the first time that the Isle of Wight had elected a Labour MP.[5]
References
- ^ ""I want to get the Island back on the map" says IW West's new MP". Isle of Wight County Press. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Dyer, Oliver (5 July 2024). "Richard Quigley elected as Isle of Wight's first Labour MP". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Richard Quigley". Isle of Wight Council. Isle of Wight Council Democratic Services. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Isle of Wight West - General election results 2024". BBC News.
- ^ ""I want to get the Island back on the map" says IW West's new MP". Isle of Wight County Press. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.