Connor Rand
British politician
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Connor Dean Rand[1] is a Labour politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Altrincham and Sale West since 2024.
Connor Rand | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Graham Brady |
| Constituency | Altrincham and Sale West |
| Majority | 4,174 (8.1%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Connor Dean Rand |
| Party | Labour |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of East Anglia (BA) |
Career
Rand attended Wisbech Grammar School in Cambridgeshire.[2] He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of East Anglia in 2014, where he subsequently worked as the student union's undergraduate education officer.[3]
Rand worked as an organiser for Labour Students, and later as a regional organiser for the Labour Party. He was a senior researcher at the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) prior to his election to Parliament.[2][4]
Shortly before the 2024 general election, Labour's National Executive Committee selected Rand to contest Altrincham and Sale West.[5] The previous candidate had resigned due to personal circumstances.[2] He became the first Labour MP to represent the constituency upon his election, gaining the seat from the Conservatives.[6] Rand has served as a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee since October 2024.[7]
Rand has made various contributions, including advocating for NHS reforms to eating disorder treatments. [8]He cited ABBI Clinic, in his constituency as an example of effective out-patient care, urging the government to prioritise community-based specialist services.
Personal life
Rand has two sons and his partner, Catherine, is a primary school teacher.[9] He lives in Timperley.[5] He is a supporter of Norwich City Football Club and Altrincham Football Club.[10]
