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Neil Duncan-Jordan
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Neil Duncan-Jordan | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Poole | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Syms |
| Majority | 18 (0.04%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Neil John Duncan-Jordan Elm Park, London, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Bournemouth |
| Website | Official website |
Neil John Duncan-Jordan[1] is a British Labour Party politician and trade unionist, who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Poole since 2024.[2] He is the first Labour politician to be elected in the constituency since its creation.
Early career
[edit]Duncan-Jordan was born in the late 1960s in Elm Park, East London.[3] Both of his parents were also born in London's East End. His father was a worker for British Rail and his mother worked part-time in a shop. He was the first in his extended family to get a degree. As a young father in his late twenties, he studied journalism at the University of Bournemouth. He was the first person in his family to graduate from university.[4]
Duncan-Jordan first worked for the National Pensioners Convention. Prior to his general election win, he was a regional officer for UNISON.[4]
Political career
[edit]In the 2024 General Election, Duncan-Jordan stood as the Labour Party candidate for the seat of Poole.[5] After multiple recounts, it was confirmed that he had been elected Member of Parliament (MP) with 14,168 votes (31.84%), and a majority of 18 votes. The final result showed a 19% swing to Labour and was the first time the party had won that seat.[6] In September 2024, he abstained on a vote on the Winter Fuel Payment.[7] He opposes the proposed sale of Poole Civic Centre.[8]
In November 2024, Duncan-Jordan voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted dying.[9] In March 2025, he criticised the spring statement.[10] Duncan-Jordan has been a vocal critic of the Government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits.[11]
Political opinions
[edit]Duncan-Jordan supports the renationalisation of the water industry.[12]
Electoral record
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Neil Duncan-Jordan | 14,168 | 31.84 | +11.1 | |
| Conservative | Robert Syms | 14,150 | 31.80 | –27.0 | |
| Reform UK | Andrei Dragotoniu | 7,429 | 16.7 | N/A | |
| Liberal Democrats | Oliver Walters | 5,507 | 12.4 | –2.9 | |
| Green | Sarah Ward | 2,218 | 5.0 | +1.6 | |
| Independent | Joe Cronin | 698 | 1.6 | N/A | |
| UKIP | Leanne Barnes | 325 | 0.7 | N/A | |
| Majority | 18 | 0.04 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 44,495 | 61.4 | −6.2 | ||
| Registered electors | 72,509 | ||||
| Labour gain from Conservative | Swing | +19.1 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Poole - General election results 2024". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Neil Duncan-Jordan: 'I'm not interested in fame. I see myself as a shop steward'". Bournemouth Echo. 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "My Story". Neil Duncan-Jordan A LABOUR MP FOR Poole. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Simpson, Matt (14 May 2024). "Trade unionist Labour candidate announced for Poole". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Smith, Alexander (5 July 2024). "Labour make history and gain Poole after multiple recounts". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "'Some weeks are better than others,' says Labour MP after winter fuel vote". Bournemouth Echo. 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ "Selling Poole civic centre would be 'act of public vandalism'". Bournemouth Echo. 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading". Votes in Parliament. 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Poole Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan hits out at welfare cuts". BBC News. 2025-03-27. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/left-mp-challenges-state-snooping-poor
- ^ "Neil Duncan-Jordan: 'We may not agree, but my door is always open'". Bournemouth Echo. 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Election result for Poole". Retrieved 18 March 2025.
External links
[edit]
- 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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