Sarah Russell (politician)

Sarah Alison Russell[2] is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Congleton since 2024. She is the first Labour politician to represent Congleton, having defeated the incumbent Conservative MP Fiona Bruce.[3][4]

Sarah Russell
Member of Parliament
for Congleton
Assumed office
5 July 2024
Preceded byFiona Bruce
Majority3,387 (6.8%)
Personal details
Political partyLabour
Children3[1]

Russell is a solicitor and a former councillor in Manchester.[1][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Labour names election candidate". Congleton Chronicle. 21 March 2024. p. 1.
  2. ^ "Sarah Russell - Candidate for Congleton in UK Parliamentary general election". Democracy Club Candidates. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  3. ^ "Congleton General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  4. ^ Watterson, Kaleigh (5 July 2024). "Historic wins for Labour in Cheshire". BBC News. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  5. ^ Watterson, Kaleigh (18 April 2024). "Congleton: Former city councillor to stand for Cheshire seat". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Congleton
2024 – Present
Succeeded by
Incumbent