Office: | Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West |
Term Start: | 4 July 2024 |
Predecessor: | Seat re-established |
Party: | Labour |
Majority: | 7,868 (18%) |
Birth Place: | East Africa |
Children: | 2 |
Warinder Singh Juss[1] is a British politician and solicitor who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wolverhampton West since 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he gained the seat in the newly re-established constituency.[2]
Juss was born in East Africa and moved to Wolverhampton in 1968. He attended local state schools and earned a law degree from the University of Wolverhampton.[3]
Prior to entering politics, Juss worked as a solicitor at Thompsons Solicitors, where former Wolverhampton South West MP Rob Marris also worked. He also taught law at a further education college in Wolverhampton.
Juss has been active in the Labour Party for over 25 years, participating in every local and national election since 1997. He sits on the Central Executive Council of the GMB trade union, representing the Birmingham & West Midlands region in the National Race Reserved Seat.
Juss was selected as the Labour candidate for Wolverhampton West during the 2024 general election, defeating local councillor Celia Hibbert and National Executive Committee member Mish Rahman; the latter had been controversially blocked from the longlist for his association with Momentum, leading to criticisms of the selection process.[4]
Juss campaigned on a platform focusing on community issues, social justice, and supporting local services. He won the Wolverhampton West seat with a majority of 7,868 votes, representing 18% of the vote share.[5] In his maiden speech, he emphasised his commitment to preserving local landmarks, such as Banks's Brewery, and addressing community concerns.[6]
Juss is a strong supporter of the NHS, social justice, and community welfare. He notably broke ranks with Labour leadership during his candidacy to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza conflict.[7]
Juss has two adult children. He is a Sikh and actively participates in community and cultural activities, including playing the tabla at local events. He is also a supporter of his hometown football team Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.