Tim Roca
Tim Roca | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Macclesfield | |
| Assumed office 5 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | David Rutley |
| Majority | 9,120 (18.5%) |
| Deputy Leader of Westminster City Council | |
| In office 2022 – January 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Poynton, Cheshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Education | Poynton High School |
| Alma mater | Lancaster University |
Tim Roca is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Macclesfield since 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he gained the seat from David Rutley, a member of the Conservative Party.[1] He is the first ever Labour MP for Macclesfield, which had been held by the Conservative Party since 1918.[2]
In 2024, PinkNews described him as an out LGBTQ+ Member of Parliament.[3]
Early life and education
Roca grew up in Cheshire, United Kingdom, attending Disley Primary School in Disley, and Poynton High School.[4] Poynton High School was also the school attended by fellow MPs Graham Evans, Andrew Stephenson and William Wragg. He went on to study history at Lancaster University where he was president of the Student’s Union.
References
- ^ "Macclesfield | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Watterson, Kaleigh (5 July 2024). "Historic wins for Labour in Cheshire". BBC News. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Number of out LGBTQ+ MPS falls following election".
- ^ ""Election candidate named"".
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