Andrew Bridgen
Andrew James Bridgen (born 28 October 1964) is a Conservative Party politician and businessman. Since May 2010 he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency of North West Leicestershire.
Political career
Bridgen was selected as prospective parliamentary candidate for North West Leicestershire for the 2010 general election.
Bridgen won the North West Leicestershire seat at the general election on 6 May, becoming the first Conservative MP for the area in thirteen years.[7] The seat had been vacant since the previous MP, David Taylor, had died.
Education
Bridgen was born in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. He attended Netherseal Junior School and then the state comprehensive school The Pingle School in Swadlincote, where he gained 11 O-Levels and 4 A-Levels. He went on to study genetics and behaviour at Nottingham University, graduating with a degree in Biological Sciences.
