Edward Morello Explained

Edward Morello
Honorific-Suffix:	MP
Office:	Member of Parliament for West Dorset
Term Start:	4 July 2024
Predecessor:	Chris Loder
Alma Mater:	Aberystwyth University
Children:	1
Party:	Liberal Democrats
Majority:	7,789 (14.6%)

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] He won with a majority of 7,789.^[4] He is the first non-Conservative MP since the creation of the constituency in 1885.^[5] Edward first ran for Parliament in the 2019 General Election.^[6]

Morello is an environmentalist who has worked in renewable energy investment.

Early life

Morello studied International Relations at Aberystwyth University.^[7]

Personal life

Morello lives in Bridport with his wife Keira and their son.^[7]

External links

• • https://www.libdems.org.uk/candidates/west-dorset

Notes and References

1. Members Sworn . Parliament of the United Kingdom . House of Commons . 10 July 2024 . 752 .
2. Web site: Taylor . Mike . 2024-07-05 . Tories lose West Dorset for first time in historic win for Lib Dems . 2024-07-09 . Somerset Live . en.
3. Web site: Dorset West General Election 2024 . 5 July 2024 . Sky News.
4. Web site: 2024-07-06 . 'There's a lot to be done': West Dorset's new Lib Dem MP says work starts Monday . 2024-07-09 . Dorset Echo . en.
5. Web site: New MP processing 'monumental' result in Tory safe seat .
6. Web site: 8 December 2022 . How to Lose Friends and Alienate People . Batting the Breeze.
7. Web site: Edward Morello - MP for West Dorset. Liberal Democrats. 27 July 2024.