Andrew Ranger (politician)
British politician
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Andrew Steven Ranger[1] is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament for Wrexham since July 2024.[2]
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Andrew Ranger | |
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Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of Parliament for Wrexham | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Atherton |
| Majority | 5,948 (14.7%) |
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| Born | Andrew Steven Ranger Nantwich, Cheshire, England |
| Party | Labour |
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| Website | https://andrewforlabourwrexham.org.uk/ |
Early life and career
Born in Nantwich, Cheshire, Ranger read microelectronics and software engineering at Newcastle University, later completing a postgraduate diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Manchester Metropolitan University.[3] He has lived in Wrexham since 1999 and spent the majority of his career working in hospitality, beginning as a kitchen porter and rising to hotel general manager.[4] Prior to his election he worked as a freelance accountant and business consultant, specialising in the development of small to medium-sized enterprises.[3]
Political career
Ranger has been a Labour member since 2011, joining the party to campaign against the coalition government's policy of austerity.[5] He serves on the Offa Community Council and has acted as chair, vice-chair and secretary of the Wrexham Constituency Labour Party.[4]
On 8 December 2022, Ranger was selected as Labour candidate for Wrexham, having secured nominations from the constituency's seven Labour Party branches and Unite the Union.[6] He was elected as an MP in the 2024 general election with a majority of 5,948, defeating the Conservative incumbent Sarah Atherton.[7] In an interview on 18 September 2024, Ranger commented that "being elected as Wrexham’s MP is the biggest honour of my life and I will strive to do my best for all the people of Wrexham".[8]
On 16 October 2024, he sponsored the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill, a proposed amendment to the Licensing Act 2003, allowing the Home Secretary to temporarily change alcohol licensing laws at short notice without the approval of Parliament.[9] The Bill is intended avoid incidents like the 2023 Women's World Cup final when many British pubs were unable to serve alcohol during the game's first half.[10] The Bill's second reading took place on 17 January 2025 and proceeded to the committee stage.[9]
On 28 October 2024, Ranger was elected as a member of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee.[11]
In November 2024, Ranger voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted suicide.[12] He is a supporter of proportional representation and was one of 138 MPs who voted in favour of the Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill introduced by Sarah Olney.[13]
During the 2026 Labour Party leadership crisis, Ranger joined calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, citing poor performance in the 2026 Senedd election.[14] Ranger has not officially endorsed any candidates for the 2026 Labour Party leadership election.
