Thomas William Rutland[1] (born February 1992[2]) is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for East Worthing and Shoreham since 2024.[3]
Tom Rutland | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for East Worthing and Shoreham | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Loughton |
| Majority | 9,519 (19.4%) |
| Member of Lambeth London Borough Council for Streatham Common and Vale | |
| In office 5 May 2022 – 2 May 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1992 (age 32) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Oxford (PPE) |
| Website | Official website |
Early life and education
editRutland was educated at The Skinners' School, an all-boys grammar school in Tunbridge Wells. He read philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) at Jesus College, Oxford between 2010 and 2013, graduating with an upper second class degree.[4] He was Junior Common Room president at Jesus and subsequently president of Oxford University Student Union from 2013 to 2014.[5][6]
Early career
editRutland has worked as a press officer for the Financial Conduct Authority, Imperial College London, and the Prospect trade union.[7][8]
Political career
editRutland was a councillor for Streatham Common and Vale ward on Lambeth London Borough Council from 2022 to 2024.[9]
In the 2024 General Elections, Rutland was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for East Worthing and Shoreham with 22,120 votes (45.1%) and a majority of 9,519 over the second place Conservative candidate.[10]
Personal life
editHe is openly LGBT+.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Thomas William RUTLAND". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Companies House. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Helm, Toby; Tapper, James (30 June 2024). "'People assume we will win by an absolute mile': Labour fears voter complacency". The Observer. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ The OUSU Team: Tom Rutland, Cherwell, 11 October 2013.
- ^ Tom Rutland, 'It's not all Harry Potter and football for students' union', Oxford Mail, 8 October 2013.
- ^ Imperial College, Tom Rutland, Public Affairs Officer, Communications and Public Affairs, 25 February 2019.
- ^ Lambeth Labour Party profile
- ^ "East Worthing and Shoreham - General election results 2024". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Number of out LGBTQ+ MPS falls following election".