Neil Duncan-Jordan | |
Honorific-Suffix: | MP |
Office: | Member of Parliament for Poole |
Birth Place: | Elm Park, London, England |
Nationality: | British |
Alma Mater: | University of Bournemouth |
Party: | Labour Party |
Term Start: | 4 July 2024 |
Birth Name: | Neil John Duncan-Jordan |
Predecessor: | Robert Syms |
Majority: | 18 (0.04%) |
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.
Duncan-Jordan was born in Elm Park in East London. 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.[3]
Duncan-Jordan first worked for the National Pensioners Convention. Prior to his general election win, he was a regional officer for UNISON.
In the 2024 General Election, Duncan-Jordan stood as the Labour Party candidate for the seat of Poole.[4] 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.[5]