Chris Elmore
Christopher Philip James Elmore (born 23 December 1983) is a Welsh Labour Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ogmore since 2016.
Chris Elmore | |
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![]() Elmore in 2019 | |
Shadow Minister for Scotland | |
Assumed office 9 April 2020 | |
Leader | Keir Starmer |
Preceded by | Paul Sweeney |
Member of Parliament for Ogmore | |
Assumed office 5 May 2016 | |
Preceded by | Huw Irranca-Davies |
Majority | 7,805 (22.0%) |
Personal details | |
Born | Christopher Philip James Elmore 23 December 1983 Newport, Wales, UK |
Political party | Welsh Labour |
Alma mater | Cardiff Metropolitan University |
Website | www![]() |
Early life and career
Elmore was born in Newport, Wales. Living in Brynmawr until he was seven, he now lives with his partner in Pencoed.[1]
He started his working life as a trainee butcher and later attended Cardiff Metropolitan University completing a degree in History and Culture in 2005. Elmore then worked in a number of professions including Further education.[2]
In 2008, Elmore was elected as a Councillor for Casteland in the Vale of Glamorgan Council. Later he was appointed as a cabinet member for children's services and schools.[3]
Parliamentary career
Elmore unsuccessfully contested the seat of Vale of Glamorgan in the 2015 United Kingdom general election before being selected as the Labour candidate in the 2016 Ogmore by-election,[4] which was held on 5 May 2016.
In June 2016, Elmore was joined the Justice Select Committee before also joining the Welsh Affairs Select Committee in July.[5] In October 2016, he was appointed to the frontbench position of Opposition whip.[6]
He supported Owen Smith in the failed attempt to replace Jeremy Corbyn in the 2016 Labour Party (UK) leadership election.[7]
In April 2020, Elmore was made Shadow Minister for Scotland by new leader Keir Starmer.[8]
Youth affairs
Since his election, Chris has particularly focused on issues that impact young people, often speaking in parliament and elsewhere on the subject.[9] Youth engagement is an issue on which Elmore previously campaigned as a councillor.[10]
Rail Policy
In 2017, Chris was elected as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Rail in Wales.[11] Chris has been a vocal opponent of the Government's decision to cancel the planned electrification of the Great Western Mainline. In addition, he has also campaigned on issues including passenger safety.[12]
References
- Elmore, Chris. "Home page". chriselmore.co.uk. Chris Elmore. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- Shipton, Martin. "Labour select candidate for Ogmore's Parliamentary by-election". walesonline. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- "Chris Elmore". valeofglamorgan.gov.uk. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- Ogmore by-election, 2016, walesonline.co.uk; accessed 17 May 2016.
- "Chris Elmore MP". UK Parliament. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- "Corbyn confirms whips office shake-up as frontbench appointments continue". Labour's biggest independent grassroots e-network. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- "Full list of MPs and MEPs backing challenger Owen Smith". LabourList. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- "Keir Starmer appoints Labour frontbench". The Labour Party. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- How do we engage more young people in their communities, Fabians.org.uk; accessed 2 December 2016.
- Chris Elmore profile, valeofglamorgan.uk; accessed 2 December 2016.
- Elmore, Chris (18 September 2017). "Chris Elmore MP becomes Chair of cross party group fighting for Welsh rail investment". chriselmore.co.uk. Chris Elmore. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- Elmore, Chris (25 August 2017). "Chris Elmore: We've been DUPed by the Tories out of key rail infrastructure". Labour List. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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Preceded by Huw Irranca-Davies |
Member of Parliament for Ogmore 2016–present |
Incumbent |