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Andrew Bridgen

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

Andrew Bridgen: MP claims he was slapped on the head in Portcullis House
Oct 16,2023 5:31 pm

...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

Andrew Bridgen: MP expelled by Tories after Covid vaccine comments
Apr 26,2023 9:21 am

...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 threatens to sue Matt Hancock in Covid vaccine row
Jan 26,2023 12:11 pm

...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?

Andrew Bridgen: What has suspended MP said about vaccines?
Jan 11,2023 2:41 pm

...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

Conservative MP suspended over Covid vaccine comments
Jan 11,2023 6:41 am

...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

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen to fight possible suspension from Commons
Nov 27,2022 8:00 am

... Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire, was earlier this month...

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen could face suspension from Commons

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen could face suspension from Commons
Nov 3,2022 5:51 am

...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

This is not the time to change Conservative leader, minister argues
Oct 18,2022 7:11 am

... Crispin Blunt, Andrew Bridgen and Jamie Wallis all called on the prime minister to quit on Sunday...

Pressure mounts on Liz Truss ahead of Jeremy Hunt statement

Oct 17,2022 4:50 am

By Becky Morton & Nick EardleyBBC politics

Pressure is mounting on the Prime Minister ahead of an emergency statement by her new chancellor Jeremy Hunt to reassure financial markets over the government's economic Plans .

Mr Hunt is expected to U-turn on more of the government's tax-cutting Plans .

He is also expected provide more clarity on public sector spending - Two Weeks earlier than planned.

It Comes after more Conservative MPs have been questioning how long Liz Truss can remain in Downing Street.

Mr Hunt is set to make an announcement on the government's Plans by lunchtime, followed by a statement in The House of Commons in the afternoon.

The Cut to National Insurance is expected to survive as it is already close to Passing Through Parliament.

However, there could be changes to Plans to cut the basic rate of Income Tax from 20p to 19p.

Financial markets appeared to welcome the prospect of more changes to the government's economic Plans .

and the cost of government borrowing also fell following The News of Mr Hunt's statement.

On Friday, Ms Truss sacked her Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and abandoned one of her flagship tax policies to freeze corporation tax, in response to market turmoil and opposition for her own MPs.

Three Tory MPs - Crispin Blunt , Andrew Bridgen and Jamie Wallis - have since gone public calling for the Prime Minister to go.

Many others are expressing concerns privately.

" It's done. . we can't win, " one minister, a Truss supporter, told The Bbc , who was accepting they will lose their seat whenever a general election comes.

In conversations over the weekend, many other Conservatives argued Ms Truss would have to leave office before The Next election.

Some believed she could hang on for a few months but an increasing number argue she has weeks or even days left.

Under current Conservative Party rules, Ms Truss is safe from a no confidence vote by Tory MPs to oust her for a year. The Rules could be changed, however sources suggested to The Bbc that the 1922 committee of backbench MPs who set The Rules would prefer the Prime Minister to jump before she is pushed.

Some Tory MPs who want Ms Truss to go have suggested putting forward just one candidate to replace her, with MPs choosing their next leader in a couple of days without consulting members, as would normally happen.

The Three Names being widely discussed are Defence Secretary Ben Wallace , Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and former Chancellor Rishi Sunak , who was Ms Truss's main rival in The Last leadership election.

However, there is little agreement over who should take over from Ms Truss if she is removed.

In an attempt to win over her critics, Ms Truss will address the 100-strong One Nation group of centrist Tory MPs, as well as hold talks with cabinet ministers.

Other backbench MPs will also be invited to speak with the Prime Minister and new chancellor.

Former minister Victoria Atkins , who is a member of the One Nation group, said bringing in Mr Hunt as chancellor was a " very good step".

But asked if Ms Truss could lead her party into The Next election, currently set for Two years time, she did not give a ringing endorsement.

" She is the Prime Minister at The Moment , we will not have an election for The Next couple of years. I want her to get us back onto The Right track, I want her to reiterate our concerns for our constituents and for compassionate One Nation values, " Ms Atkins told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme.

" If she's able to bring those values to the fore then I'm very happy for her to do that. "

However, former deputy Prime Minister Damian Green , chairman of the One Nation group, said he did want Ms Truss to lead The Party into The Next election.

" The Prime Minister has been elected. It would be best for The Party … if we don't have another leadership campaign, " he told Today .

" And so The Ideal outcome for the country most importantly, but also as it happens for the Conservative Party , is for the government to succeed. "

The chancellor will still give a statement on 31 October, alongside an independent assessment of the prospects for the economy from The Office for Budget Responsibility.

The so-called Medium-Term Fiscal Plan had already been brought forward by several weeks but now Mr Hunt will set out further measures earlier than planned.

Labour said the chancellor's emergency statement was evidence of government " panic" and the " damage that's been caused over The Past few weeks".

" The People who did this damage are not The People who can undo it, " he told Today .



Source of news: bbc.com

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