Maya Ellis | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Nigel Evans |
| Majority | 856 (1.6%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1987 or 1988 (age 37–38)1 |
| Party | Labour |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Longridge High School |
| Alma mater | Lancaster University, University of Central Lancashire |
Maya Anneke Elsie Ellis2 is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley since 2024.3
Early life and career
Ellis attended Ribchester Primary School and Longridge High School before graduating in French and English Literature at Lancaster University.1 Ellis also has an MBA from Lancaster and Masters in Journalism from University of Central Lancashire.1
Ellis worked in media in London later moving into local government roles at Salford City Council and as Innovation and Digital Lead in Economic Development Lancashire County Council.14
Political career
Ellis is a parish councillor for Ribchester Parish Council.
Ellis was elected as the first Labour MP for the Ribble Valley constituency at the 2024 General Election with a majority of 856 defeating Nigel Evans of the Conservatives who had been MP for 32 years.5
Personal life
She lives in Ribchester in her constituency with her husband and two young children.1
References
References
- Jacobs, Bill (12 September 2024). "New Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis's plans after historic win". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- House of Commons, Votes and Proceedings, Tuesday 9 July 2024.
- "Ribble Valley | General Election 2024 | Sky News". election.news.sky.com. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- Lofthouse, Tasmin (2023). "An Interview With: Maya Ellis from Lancashire County Council". Lancashire Digital Hub. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- "Labour make huge gains across Lancashire". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
External links
External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- Profile on OpenSanctions, an open database of sanctions and persons of interest