Warinder Juss

Warinder Juss
Official portrait, 2024
Member of Parliament
for Wolverhampton West
Incumbent
Assumed office
4 July 2024
Preceded bySeat re-established
Majority7,868
Personal details
Political partyLabour

Warinder Juss is a British Sikh politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wolverhampton West since 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he gained the seat in the newly re-established constituency.[1]

Early life and education

Juss was born in East Africa and moved to Wolverhampton in 1968. He attended local state schools and earned a law degree from the University of Wolverhampton.[2]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Juss worked as a solicitor at Thompsons Solicitors, where former Wolverhampton South West MP Rob Marris also worked. He also taught law at a further education college in Wolverhampton.

Political career

Juss has been active in the Labour Party for over 25 years, participating in every local and national election since 1997. He sits on the Central Executive Council (CEC) of the GMB union, representing the Birmingham & West Midlands region in the National Race Reserved Seat.

Parliamentary selection

Juss was selected as the Labour candidate for Wolverhampton West, defeating Labour National Executive Committee (NEC) and Momentum National Coordinating Group (NCG) member Mish Rahman, as well as local councillor Celia Hibbert.[3] Rahman was controversially blocked from the longlist, leading to criticisms of the selection process.

Juss campaigned on a platform focusing on community issues, social justice, and supporting local services. He won the Wolverhampton West seat with a majority of 7,868 votes. [4]

Parliamentary career

In his maiden speech, Juss emphasised his commitment to preserving local landmarks, such as Banks's Brewery, and addressing community concerns.[5] He serves alongside neighbouring Labour MPs Sureena Brackenridge and Pat McFadden.

Political positions

Juss is a strong supporter of the NHS, social justice, and community welfare. He notably broke ranks with Labour leadership to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza conflict during his candidacy.[6]

Personal life

Juss has two adult children. He is actively involved in community and cultural activities, including playing the tabla at local events. He is also a supporter of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club.

References

  1. ^ "Wolverhampton West | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Warinder Juss". Policy Mogul. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Protest planned at Wolverhampton West hustings amid row over selection process". LabourList. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  4. ^ "UK Parliamentary general election: The 8 candidates in Wolverhampton West". Who Can I Vote For?. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  5. ^ "I'll fight to keep Banks's, says new MP in his maiden speech". Express & Star. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Labour candidate breaks ranks with leadership to call for Gaza ceasefire". Express & Star. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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