Sojan Joseph

British politician

Sojan Joseph
MP
Official portrait, 2024
Member of Parliament
for Ashford
Incumbent
Assumed office
4 July 2024
Preceded byDamian Green
Majority1,779 (3.8%)
Personal details
Political partyLabour
EducationUniversity of Birmingham
The Open University

Sojan Joseph is an Indian-born British politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashford since 2024.[1] He is a member of the Labour Party and serves as a Councillor on Ashford Borough Council.

Early life

Joseph was born in the Indian state of Kerala.[2] He emigrated to England and worked as a mental health nurse in the National Health Service.[3]

Political career

In May 2023, Joseph was elected as a Labour councillor for the Aylesford & East Stour Ward of Ashford Borough Council.[4]

In the 2024 General Election, Joseph was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashford with 15,262 votes (32.5%) and a majority of 1,779.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Kerala-origin Sojan Joseph wins seat in British Parliament". Deccan Hearld.
  2. ^ "British election: Kerala-born mental health nurse among Labour Party winners".
  3. ^ "UK Election: Record Number Of Indian-Origin MPs". NDTV.
  4. ^ "Councillor details - Cllr Sojan Joseph". ashford.moderngov.co.uk. Ashford Borough Council. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Ashford - General election results 2024". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
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Preceded by
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for Ashford
2024–present 		Incumbent
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