| Cameron ThomasMP | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Laurence Robertson |
| Majority | 6,262 (12.9%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1983 or 1984 (age 40 or 41) |
| Political party | Liberal Democrats |
| Website | cameronthomas |
Aaron Cameron Thomas, MP is a British politician who has been a Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury since July 2024. He is a member of the Liberal Democrats.
Early life
Thomas joined the RAF at the age of 17, initially within the ranks and later served as a Commissioned Officer. He has served several operational tours which include Iraq, United Arab Emirates and the Falkland Islands. Thomas also served heavily in the training environment, including a tour as a Drill Instructor, training 1000 recruits over 3 years, before resigning his commission, as a Flight lieutenant, to enter politics.
In August 2021, Thomas's team helped to plan the British withdrawal from Afghanistan. Later that year, Thomas deployed to East Midlands NHS, to plan and deliver the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines across Leicestershire and Rutland.
Political career
In 2024, Cameron stood as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Tewkesbury against the Conservative incumbent Laurence Robertson. He was successfully elected with a majority of 6,262.
2024 general election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | Cameron Thomas | 20,730 | 42.7 |  20.7
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| Conservative | Laurence Robertson | 14,468 | 29.8 |  28.3
| |
| Reform UK | Byron Davis | 6,000 | 12.4 | 12.4
| |
| Labour | Damola Animashaun | 4,298 | 8.9 | 6.8
| |
| Green | Cate Cody | 2,873 | 5.9 | 1.7
| |
| CPA | David Edgar | 170 | 0.4 | 0.4
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| Majority | 6,262 | 12.9 | 20.7
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| Turnout | 48,539 | 66.1 | 8.3
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| Registered electors | 73,458 | 12.5
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| Liberal Democrats gain from Conservative | Swing | 24.5
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References
- "Tewkesbury | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- https://www.forcesnews.com/services/tri-service/veterans-and-reservists-among-mps-winning-seat-general-election
- ^ "Cameron Thomas | Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury". nctld.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- https://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/general-election-2024-full-list-of-tewkesbury-candidates/4fp-flt-lt-aaron-thomas-siblings/
- Garcia, Carmelo (17 January 2024). "RAF veteran hopeful 'is best chance of unseating' Tories in Tewkesbury". Gloucestershire Live. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- https://members.parliament.uk/member/5354/electionresult
- "Tewkesbury results". BBC. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
External links
- Official website
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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| Yorkshire and the Humber | |
| West Midlands | |
| East of England | |
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| South West England | |
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| Scotland | |