Alexandra Baker (born 1982 or 1983)[1][2] is a British Labour Party politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Aldershot since 2024.

Alex Baker
Official portrait, 2024
Member of Parliament
for Aldershot
Assumed office
4 July 2024
Preceded byLeo Docherty
Majority5,683 (11.7%)
Personal details
Born
Alexandra Baker

1982 or 1983 (age 40–41)
Political partyLabour
Alma materUniversity of Birmingham (BA)

Early life and career

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Baker received a Bachelor of Arts in Technology and History of Art from the University of Birmingham in 2006.

She began her career as a political officer for the Co-operative Party, and subsequently worked as a Co-operative Group membership officer.[3] Baker worked in several roles on the Battersea Power Station regeneration prior to her election to Parliament.[4]

Political career

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Baker was elected as the MP for Aldershot at the 2024 general election, defeating her Conservative predecessor Leo Docherty.[5] She became the first non-Conservative to represent the constituency since its establishment in 1918, as well as its first ever female MP.[6][4]

Personal life

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Baker has two children.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL: Election of a Member of Parliament for the Aldershot Constituency" (PDF). Rushmoor Borough Council. 4 July 2024.
  2. ^ Crick, Michael (18 December 2023). "ALDERSHOT: new candidate Alexandra 'Alex' Baker..." X.
  3. ^ Neame, Katie; Jones, Morgan; Belger, Tom (6 June 2024). "Labour selections: parliamentary candidates selected so far for the general election". LabourList. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Neame, Katie (3 July 2024). "Aldershot: Can Labour win the 'Home of the Army' for the first time in a century?". LabourList. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Aldershot | General Election 2024 | Sky News". election.news.sky.com. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  6. ^ Gudge, Ethan (12 June 2024). "Your Voice, Your Vote: BBC South sofa hears from Aldershot voters". BBC News. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament
for Aldershot

2024–present
Incumbent