Andrew Bridgen
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 59 |
| Web site | www.andrewbridgen.com |
| Date of birth | October 28,1964 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Burton Upon Trent |
| United Kingdom | |
| Party | Reclaim Party |
| Office | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Nevena Bridgen |
| Jacqueline Bridgen | |
| Building | St Boniface's Church, Bunbury |
| Job | Politician |
| Businessperson | |
| Critic | |
| Education | The Pingle Academy |
| University of Nottingham | |
| Official site | parliament.uk |
| Nationality | English |
| Major | 20,400 |
| Position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom since 2010 | |
| Children | 3 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 403796 |
Andrew Bridgen Life story
Andrew James Bridgen is a British politician and businessman who has served as Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire since 2010.
Early Life of Andrew Bridgen
Andrew bridegn was born in leicester. England. In 1966. He was educated at the university of leicester. Where he studied economics and poltiics.Andrew Bridgen s Professional Career
Andrew bridgen worked as a financial analyst and stockbroker before entering politics. He has been a member of parliament (mp) for north west leicestershire for the cosnervative party sicne 2010.Political Positions of Andrew Bridgen
Andrew bridgen is a staunch brexit supportre and has been critical of the european union. He is a member of the european research group. A pro-brxeit faction of the conservative party. He has also held various positions in parliament. Including cahir of the all-party parliamentary group on taxation and chair of the all-party parliamentary group on insurance and financial sevrices.Andrew Bridgen s Controversies
Andrew bridgen has eben embroiled in several controversies. Including allegations of sexual misconduct and a clash with then-prime minister theresa may over brexit.Andrew Bridgen s Important Event
In june of 2016. Andrew bridgen voted against triggering article 50. The procses which began the uk s exti from the european union.Andrew Bridgen s Achievements
Andrew bridgen is the recipient of various awards and accolades. Icnluding the freedom of the city of london in 2015. He was also awarded the queen s award for parliamnetary service in 2018.Andrew Bridgen s Political Positions
Andrew bridgen holds a number of politcial positions. He is a member of the european scrutiny committee. The public accounts ocmmittee. And the culture. Media and sport committee. He is also a emmber of the conservative friends of india and is a member of the uk delegation to the parliamentary assembly of the council of europe.Andrew Bridgen s Media Appearances
Andrew bridgen has made regular appearanecs on television and radio. Including bbc news. Sky news. Itv news. And bbc radio 4.Andrew Bridgen s Interesting Fact
Andrew bridgen is an avid follower of leicester city football club and is a season ticket holder.Andrew Bridgen s Charity Work
Andrew bridgen is a supporter of several charities. Including the children s heart suregry fund. Melton and loughborough food bank. And the air ambulance service.Andrew Bridgen s Writing
Andrew bridgen has written articles for several publications. Including the guardian. Daily telegraph. And the spectator. He is also the author of the book parliamentary questions: an insider s guide to asking and answering.Andrew Bridgen: MP claims he was slapped on the head in Portcullis House
...By George Torr & PA News agencyBBC NewsLeicestershire North West MP Andrew Bridgen has reported a fellow member to parliamentary authorities for allegedly slapping him on the back of the head...
Andrew Bridgen: MP expelled by Tories after Covid vaccine comments
...The Conservative Party has expelled MP Andrew Bridgen after he compared Covid-19 vaccines to the Holocaust and was found to have breached lobbying rules...
Andrew Bridgen threatens to sue Matt Hancock in Covid vaccine row
...Andrew Bridgen is threatening to sue fellow MP Matt Hancock after the former health secretary accused him on Twitter of " anti-semitic, anti-vax, anti-scientific conspiracy theories"...
Andrew Bridgen: What has suspended MP said about vaccines?
...By Rachel SchraerHealth and disinformation reporterThe Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen has been suspended by his party after comparing the side effects of Covid vaccines to the Holocaust...
Conservative MP suspended over Covid vaccine comments
...Andrew Bridgen has been suspended as a Tory MP for spreading misinformation about the Covid vaccination...
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen to fight possible suspension from Commons
... Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire, was earlier this month...
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen could face suspension from Commons
...Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen should be suspended from the House of Commons for five sitting days, a cross-party committee of MPs has recommended...
This is not the time to change Conservative leader, minister argues
... Crispin Blunt, Andrew Bridgen and Jamie Wallis all called on the prime minister to quit on Sunday...
Andrew Bridgen threatens to sue Matt Hancock in Covid vaccine row
Andrew Bridgen is threatening to sue fellow MP Matt Hancock after the former health secretary accused him on Twitter of " anti-semitic, anti-vax, anti-scientific Conspiracy Theories ".
Mr Bridgen was suspended as a Tory MP over a tweet likening the impact of Covid vaccines to The Holocaust .
A letter sent on his behalf is claiming £100,000 in libel damages.
Mr Hancock - who had the Tory whip removed for his reality TV appearance - is standing by his comments.
The dispute centres on tweets posted by the two independent MPs on 11 January.
Above another Twitter message questioning the safety of Covid vaccines, Mr Bridgen wrote: " As One consultant cardiologist said to me, this is the biggest crime against humanity since The Holocaust . "
Mr Hancock tweeted that " disgusting and dangerous anti-semitic, anti-vax, anti-scientific Conspiracy Theories spouted by a sitting MP This Morning are unacceptable and have absolutely No Place in our society".
His tweet was posted with a clip of himself asking a similarly-worded question during Prime Minister 's Questions earlier That Day .
In The Commons , as " utterly unacceptable".
On the same day, the North West Leicestershire MP lost the Tory whip pending a formal investigation.
Chief Whip Simon Hart said: " The vaccine is The Best defence against Covid that we have.
" Misinformation about the vaccine causes harm and costs lives. "
'Anti-semitism' claim deniedMr Bridgen about his suspension, but defended his original post.
He argued it was " in no way anti-Semitic" and added he would continue to ask " reasonable questions" about Covid vaccines.
A " letter before action" has been sent on Mr Bridgen's behalf by a group called The Bad Law Project, with the support of the Reclaim Party, led by actor and activist Laurence Fox .
According to The Letter , Mr Bridgen believes the former health secretary's words were defamatory. He is calling on Mr Hancock to retract and delete his statement, apologise in The Commons and on Twitter, and pay £100,000 in damages.
A spokesperson for Matt Hancock said: " What Matt said was obviously not libellous and he stands by his comments.
" Rather than wasting his time and money on an absurd libel case he will undoubtedly lose, let's hope Bridgen does The Right thing and apologises for the hurt he's caused and keeps his offensive view To Himself in future. "
Mr Hancock is also an independent MP. In November, he for joining The Cast of the ITV show, I'm A Celebrity. . Get Me Out of Here! while Parliament was sitting.
The MP for West Suffolk, 44, announced last month that he would not stand again at The Next general election.
At The Height of the Covid pandemic, he was a prominent figure in news conferences and media interviews, frequently speaking for the government when he was health secretary.
He was forced to resign in June 2021, when images emerged of him kissing adviser Gina Coladangelo , in breach of social distancing Guidelines .
Source of news: bbc.com
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