John Milne (British politician)
John Milne | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2024 | |
Member of Parliament for Horsham | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Jeremy Quin |
Majority | 2,517 (4.6%) |
Member of West Sussex County Council for Horsham Riverside | |
Assumed office 10 May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Morwen Millson |
Member of Horsham District Council for Denne Roffey North (2019–2023) | |
Assumed office 6 May 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John Laurence Milne |
Political party | Liberal Democrats |
Alma mater | University of Oxford (BA) |
John Laurence Milne[1] is a British Liberal Democrat politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Horsham since 2024. He has also served as a member of West Sussex County Council since 2021 and Horsham District Council since 2019.
Early life and education
[edit]Milne grew up in Epsom.[2] He was awarded a scholarship and studied at the University of Oxford, gaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English literature.[3]
Prior to entering politics, Milne worked as a creative director in advertising.[4]
Political career
[edit]Milne was elected as a member of Horsham District Council for Roffey North in the 2019 election,[3][5] and for Denne in the 2023 election.[6][7] He served as deputy leader of the district council until his election to Parliament in 2024.[8] Milne has also represented the division of Horsham Riverside on West Sussex County Council since the 2021 election,[9][10] and has served as a member of Forest Neighbourhood Council.[4]
In the 2024 general election, Milne was elected as the MP for Horsham, defeating the incumbent Conservative MP, Jeremy Quin.[11] Milne became the first non-Conservative MP to represent the constituency since James Clifton Brown, elected at the 1876 Horsham by-election.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Milne lives in Horsham with his family.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "No. 64465". The London Gazette. 22 July 2024. p. 14085.
- ^ a b Powling, Joshua (10 February 2023). "Liberal Democrats pick candidate to fight next general election in Horsham". Sussex World. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Horsham Lib Dems select Cllr John Milne as Prospective Parliamentary Candidate". Horsham Liberal Democrats. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ a b "John Milne: Standing to become the Lib Dem MP for Horsham". Horsham Liberal Democrats. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Election of District Councillors for Roffey North on Thursday 2 May 2019" (PDF). Horsham District Council. p. 16. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Election of a District Councillor for Denne on Thursday 4 May 2023" (PDF). Horsham District Council. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Councillor John Milne". Horsham District Council. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Dunn, Karen (18 July 2024). "Horsham's new MP resigns from position as deputy leader of the district council". Sussex World. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ Heath, Jacob; Donnelly, Luke (7 May 2021). "The West Sussex council election 2021 winners in full". SussexLive. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Councillor John Milne". West Sussex County Council. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Horsham | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Pole, Matt (5 July 2024). "General Election 2024: Liberal Democrats secure historic win in Horsham to end 144 years of Conservative rule in constituency". Sussex World. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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