Gary Sambrook

Gary William Sambrook[2] (born 6 June 1989) is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Northfield since the 2019 general election.[3]

Gary Sambrook

MP
Sambrook in 2019
Member of Parliament
for Birmingham Northfield
Assumed office
12 December 2019
Preceded byRichard Burden
Majority1,640 (3.8%)
Personal details
Born (1989-06-06) 6 June 1989[1]
Political partyConservative

Political career

Sambrook is also a councillor on Birmingham City Council, representing Kingstanding. During his campaign to become councillor, he appeared in the Birmingham Mail[4] and on BBC Radio WM when two local supporters, Ben Coleman and Michael Mason, composed a song in support of his campaign.

He has also worked for MP James Morris.

He defeated the Labour incumbent Richard Burden, becoming the first Conservative MP for Northfield since 1992.

In August 2020, he signed a piece on the ConservativeHome website that called for changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 to "improve the legal recognition for trans people in England and Wales".[5]

In October 2020, Sambrook voted against a Labour Party Opposition Day Motion to extend free school meals during holidays.[6] In response, graffiti proclaiming "Gary Sambrook eats big dinners" was scrawled on a wall in his constituency. Sambrook criticised the graffiti.[7]

Personal life

Sambrook is a freemason.[8][9] He is gay.[8]

References
  1. "Gary William SAMBROOK – Personal Appointments". Companies House. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
  2. "Members Sworn". Hansard.parliament.uk. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  3. "Birmingham Northfield parliamentary constituency – Election 2019". BBC News – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  4. Greatrex, Jonny (28 January 2014). "Poll: Is this the best (or worst) political campaign song ever? Vote Gary!". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  5. "Nicola Richards and Alicia Kearns: Conservatives believe in freedom and choice. That's why we should reform the Gender Recognition Act". Conservative Home.
  6. "Find out how your MP voted on free school meals". InYourArea.co.uk. 22 October 2020.
  7. Rodger, James (26 October 2020). "Brum Tory MP who voted against free school meals slams graffiti taunt". BirminghamLive.
  8. Elkes, Neil (13 February 2018). "Top Tory says: 'I'm a Freemason and proud'". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  9. Balloo, Stephanie (14 December 2020). "Every homeless child in city B&Bs to get teddy bear after 1,000 donated to BrumWish campaign". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Richard Burden		 Member of Parliament
for Birmingham Northfield
2019–present		 Incumbent
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