Robin Edward Charles Morello[1] is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament for West Dorset since 2024.[2] A member of the Liberal Democrats, he gained the seat from Chris Loder, a member of the Conservative Party.[3]
Edward Morello | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for West Dorset | |
| 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 |
Morello is an environmentalist who has worked in renewable energy investment.[4]
Early life
editMorello was educated at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School[5] and studied International Relations at Aberystwyth University.[4]
Political career
editHe won the seat of West Dorset with a majority of 7,789.[6] He is the first non-Conservative MP since the creation of the constituency in 1885.[7] Morello first ran for Parliament in the 2019 General Election.[8]
Personal life
editMorello lives in Bridport with his wife Keira and their son.[4]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "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
edit- 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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