James Heappey

James Heappey
MP
Member of Parliament
for Wells
Assumed office
8 May 2015
Preceded by Tessa Munt
Personal details
Born (1981-01-30) 30 January 1981
Political party Conservative
Alma mater University of Birmingham
Website www.jamesheappey.org.uk

James Heappey is a British Conservative Party politician and MP for Wells.[1]

Early life

James Heappey grew up in Nailsea and went to Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, an independent school in Bristol, he then attended the University of Birmingham.[2][3][4]

Career

Prior to becoming an MP, Heappey was a soldier in The Rifles for ten years rising to the rank of Major.[5][6] He worked as a researcher for Liam Fox.[7]

Heappey has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wells since May 2015.[8] He was opposed to Brexit prior to the 2016 referendum.[9]

Personal life

Heappey lives in the Somerset town of Axbridge with his wife and two children.[7]

References

  1. "About James". James Heappey. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  2. "Wells". UK Polling Report. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  3. "James Heappey". MHP. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  4. "Wells MP Conservative hopeful James Heappey meets Compton Bishop and Cross Conservatives". Western Daily Press. 11 March 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  5. "James Heappey". Conservative Party. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  6. Kirkup, James (1 November 2013). "Conservatives call up veterans to combat career politicians". Telegraph. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  7. 1 2 "About James". James Heappey. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  8. "Wells". BBC. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  9. Goodenough, Tom (16 February 2016). "Which Tory MPs back Brexit, who doesn't and who is still on the fence?". The Spectator. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Tessa Munt
Member of Parliament
for Wells

2015–present
Incumbent
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