Beccy Cooper
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Beccy Cooper | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Worthing West | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Bottomley |
| Majority | 3,949 (7.7%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rebecca Cooper |
| Political party | Labour |
Beccy Cooper is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Worthing West since 2024. A member of the Labour Party, she gained the seat from Peter Bottomley, a member of the Conservative Party.[1] Cooper first contested Worthing West in 2017 and 2019, but failed both times to win the constituency and only gained the seat in 2024. Before becoming MP, Cooper was a Labour Councillor in Worthing for Marine Ward, being elected Councillor in 2017 (the first Labour Councillor in Worthing for 41 years) and eventually becoming leader of Worthing Borough Council in 2022.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Worthing West | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Labour council leader takes long-held Tory seat". The Argus. 2024-07-05. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Dr Beccy Cooper". democracy.adur-worthing.gov.uk. 2024-07-06. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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