UK MPs - 2015 Parliament

[MaxQue]

Out of curiosity, are there any Mormons in this Parliament? I imagine there's only one or two, and probably Tories, but I'm just curious.

David Rutley (Macclesfield - Conservative, 2010-)
Chris Whittaker (Calder Valley - Conservative, 2010-)

In the past there was also Terry Rooney (Bradford North - Labour, 1990-2010). And that's all.

There was one in Scottish Parliament, Brian Adam fron 1999 to his death in 2013, for SNP (list MSP for North East Scotland 1999-2003, MSP for Aberdeen North 2003-2011, for Aberdeen Donside 2011-2013).

There is also the UKIP MEP for Wales, Nathan Gill.

[MaxQue]

Sir Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)

One of the longest serving MPs, having been in the House continuously since 1975. First represented Woolwich West and then its successor Eltham until 1997 before moving to the safe seat of Worthing West (which I'm sure had nothing to do with the fact that he faced certain defeat in Eltham). Served as a Minister under Thatcher. Has been about a bit too. Here's the most bizarre bit of his Wiki entry:

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He was also a member of the Green Party despite disagreeing with their policies on the environment, energy and gay rights...no, not really. But you get my point.

Is he the Conservative guy signing most the Early Day Motions?

[MaxQue]

Julian Brazier (Conservative - Canterbury)

(Yet another) Army veteran, Cornerstone Group-er. I recall seeing him on the news a lot around the time of the gay marriage votes.

An old relic is fitting for Canterbury.

[MaxQue]

Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)

New intake, nominated Corbyn. This has got to be one of the least swinging seats (between the two main parties) in the country, hasn't it?

Usually elects MPs not afraid to toe the party line (whether Labour or Conservative). Previous MP was the agent of McDonnell in both his leadership runs.

To illustrate PM point, swing since the seats was created in 1983:
1987: 0.3 to Con
1992: 0.0
1997: 7.7 to Lab
2001: 0.1 to Lab
2005: 0.8 to Lab
2010: 2.5 to Con
2015: 1.7 to Lab

1997 majority: 6141
2015 majority: 6057

[MaxQue]

I'm shocked there is gay people in Rutland. It seems stuck decades ago.