Dave Robertson (British politician)
Dave Robertson MP | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Lichfield | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Michael Fabricant |
| Majority | 810 (1.7%) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Liverpool |
David Charles Robertson[1] is a British Labour Party politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Lichfield since 2024.[2]
Early life and career
[edit]Robertson grew up in Lichfield, attending Willows Primary School and Nether Stowe School. He studied physics at the University of Liverpool, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He went on to study at the University of Birmingham, where he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.[3]
Robertson taught physics and astronomy at Great Barr School and Paget High School, before becoming a union organiser for NASUWT.
In 2019, Robertson became a member of Lichfield District Council. In February 2025, Robertson faced calls to step down from his council role after missing a fourth consecutive meeting of the Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel.[4] The following month, Robertson confirmed his decision to resign from both Lichfield City Council and Lichfield District Council.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Lichfield - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Dave Robertson". democracy.lichfielddc.gov.uk. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Live, Lichfield (4 February 2025). "Lichfield MP urged to step down from council role after missing meetings". Lichfield Live®. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ Live, Lichfield (21 March 2025). "Lichfield's MP resigns from two local councils". Lichfield Live®. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
External links
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- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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