Phil Brickell

British politician
Phil Brickell
MP
Official portrait, 2024
Member of Parliament
for Bolton West
Incumbent
Assumed office
5 July 2024
Preceded byChris Green
Majority4,945 (11.1%)
Personal details
Born1986 or 1987 (age 37–38)
Political partyLabour

Philip Michael Brickell[1] (born 1986 or 1987) is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolton West since 2024.[2]

Early life and education

Brickell was born in 1986 or 1987 in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.[3] He was educated at Bolton School, an independent school in Bolton, having received a "subsidised place".[4] He then read Law at Durham University.[3] While at university, he spent a year abroad at the University of Hanover.[4]

Early career

Following university, Brickell was employed in the medical records department at the Royal Bolton Hospital. From 2009 onwards he worked in the financial services industry, most recently with NatWest Group.[3]

Political career

Since 2023, Brickell has been a Labour and Co-operative councillor representing Baguley Ward on Manchester City Council.[5]

In the 2024 General Election, Brickell was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolton West with 17,363 votes (38.9%) and a majority of 4,945 over the second place Conservative candidate.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
  2. ^ Timan, Joseph (2024-07-10). "Everything you need to know about the 11 new MPs representing Greater Manchester". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  3. ^ a b c Timan, Joseph (10 July 2024). "Everything you need to know about the 11 new MPs representing Greater Manchester". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Jackson, Nick (22 June 2024). "'Ask anyone here about the traffic... it's chock-a-bloc all times of the day'". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Councillor details: Councillor Phil Brickell". democracy.manchester.gov.uk. Manchester City Council. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Bolton West - General election results 2024". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
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