Bradley Thomas (British politician)
British politician
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bradley Anthony Thomas[1] is a British Conservative politician serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bromsgrove since 2024.[2]
Bradley Thomas | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sajid Javid |
| Majority | 3,016 (6.0%) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Conservative |
He is currently the Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho.
Early life and career
Thomas was born and raised in rural Worcestershire.[3]
Before entering politics, he worked in the global energy sector.[4] Thomas served as a councillor for the Harvington and Norton ward in Wychavon District Council,[5] serving as the leader of the council from 2018 until 2023, when he announced he would be stepping down from his role after being selected as the prospective parliamentary candidate for Bromsgrove.[6]
Parliamentary career
Thomas was elected as the MP for Bromsgrove in the 2024 General Election, securing a majority of 3,016 over Neena Gill, the Labour candidate for the constituency.[7]
In October 2024, Bradley was elected to the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee. As part of the Committee, Bradley scrutinises the policy, spending and administration of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and its public bodies, including Ofgem and the Committee on Climate Change.[8]
Following his election to the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee. In November 2024, Bradley was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Shadow Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Bradley Thomas | 16,533 | 32.8 | −30.6 | |
| Labour | Neena Gill | 13,517 | 26.8 | +6.0 | |
| Reform | Glen Brampton | 9,584 | 19.0 | New | |
| Liberal Democrats | David Nicholl | 7,391 | 14.7 | +2.2 | |
| Green | Talia Ellis | 1,675 | 3.3 | 0.0 | |
| Independent | Sam Ammar | 1,561 | 3.1 | New | |
| Workers Party | Aheesha Zahir | 144 | 0.3 | New | |
| Majority | 3,016 | 6.0 | −36.6 | ||
| Turnout | 50,405 | 66.1 | −6.5 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | −18.5 | |||
