| Edward MorelloMP | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for West Dorset | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Loder |
| Majority | 7,789 (14.6%) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal Democrats |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Aberystwyth University |
Robin Edward Charles Morello is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament for West Dorset since 2024. A member of the Liberal Democrats, he gained the seat from Chris Loder, a member of the Conservative Party.
Morello is an environmentalist who has worked in renewable energy investment.
Early life
Morello was educated at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School and studied International Relations at Aberystwyth University.
Political career
He won the seat of West Dorset with a majority of 7,789. He is the first non-Conservative MP since the creation of the constituency in 1885. Morello first ran for Parliament in the 2019 General Election.
Personal life
Morello lives in Bridport with his wife Keira and their son.
References
- "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- Taylor, Mike (2024-07-05). "Tories lose West Dorset for first time in historic win for Lib Dems". Somerset Live. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- "Dorset West | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Edward Morello - MP for West Dorset". Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardmorello/?originalSubdomain=uk
- "'There's a lot to be done': West Dorset's new Lib Dem MP says work starts Monday". Dorset Echo. 2024-07-06. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- "New MP processing 'monumental' result in Tory safe seat".
- "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People". Batting the Breeze. 8 December 2022.
External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- https://www.libdems.org.uk/candidates/west-dorset
- Edward Morello on Twitter
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