Stuart Andrew
Stuart James Andrew (born 25 November 1971) is a Welsh Conservative politician. The Member of Parliament for the Pudsey constituency in West Yorkshire, he grew up in the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales, and later attended Ysgol David Hughes in Menai Bridge.
Political Career[edit]
Stuart Andrew's involvement in politics stems from many years of involvement in the local community. He was elected to Leeds City Council in 2003 when he gained the Labour seat of Aireborough for the Conservatives. Following boundary changes, he then became the representative for the Guiseley and Rawdon Ward. He was a member of the Planning Panel and a keen campaigner against excessive developments in his Ward (which he continues to be). He was also the Lead Member for the Development Department and had particular responsibility for Transport Policy in the City. During this time, he helped to draw up the Local Transport Plan for West Yorkshire with members of neighbouring authorities.
In May 2010, he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Pudsey, Horsforth and Aireborough and sits on the Welsh Affairs Committee. Stuart is particularly interested in health and is the Health MP for the cross-party group of MPs in Leeds. He is also a patron of the Westminster Health Forum.
Education[edit]
Andrew left school after completing his A levels and started work for the then Department of Social Security. However, having always had a keen interest in fundraising and voluntary work, he took the opportunity to join the British Heart Foundation in 1994.
