Joe Dancey (born September 1976)[1] is a British politician serving as the Labour Party MP for Stockton West since 4 July 2024. He was previously head of Lord Sebastian Coe's office for the London 2012 Summer Olympics organising committee, playing a key role in organising the London Olympics,[2] and also worked for Baroness Amos and former Hartlepool MP Peter Mandelson, a fellow graduate of St Catherine's College, Oxford.[3][4]

Early Life

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Dancey was born in Stockton-on-Tees to James Cook University Hospital NHS Nurse Mary Dancey and his father who was a Chemical Engineer at Seal Sands.[5] He was educated in Eaglescliffe at Junction Farm Primary School and Egglescliffe School. He attended the University of Oxford, where he studied Philosophy, politics and economics.[6][7]

Parliamentary career

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He was elected as MP for Stockton West at the 2019 general election with a majority of XXXX.[citation needed]

Personal Life

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Dancey currently lives in Yarm in the Stockton West constituency[8], which is his home when he is not in Westminster working.[9] He previously lived in East London with his partner, the Labour MP for Ilford North and Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting.[10][11][12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "Joseph DANCEY personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  2. ^ Eaves, Krysta (2012-10-26). "Joe Dancey passing on Olympic torch to a new generation". TeessideLive. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  3. ^ humans.txt. "How to lobby and influence: Engaging with Metro Mayors (Westminster), The Club House". Public Affairs Networking. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  4. ^ Yumpu.com. "Download PDF - St. Catherine's College". yumpu.com. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  5. ^ Lightfoot, Gareth (2023-10-27). "Labour candidate: 'We need a green industrial revolution'". Teesside Live. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  6. ^ "Labour selects candidate to stand in new Teesside seat at next general election". Yahoo Sports. 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  7. ^ Yumpu.com. "Download PDF - St. Catherine's College". yumpu.com. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  8. ^ https://www.stockton.gov.uk/media/6432/Statement-of-Persons-nominated-notice-of-poll-and-situation-of-polling-stations-Stockton-West/pdf/Statement_of_Persons_nominated_-_notice_of_poll_and_situation_of_polling_stations_Stockton_West_UPDA.pdf?m=1718011350873. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  10. ^ "Register of Members' Financial Interests". Register of Members' Financial Interests. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  11. ^ Crick, Michael. "Tomorrow's MPs". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2023-10-08 find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk Joseph DANCEY personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  12. ^ Sylvester, Alice Thomson, Rachel (2024-01-10). "Wes Streeting: 'I shouldn't feel shame at rising from a council estate to the middle class'". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-01-10.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "Wes Streeting: 'If I'm going out, I'm a binge drinker – terrible messaging for the shadow health secretary!' | Wes Streeting | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
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