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'''Andrew Hanson Jones''' (born 28 November 1963) is a British politician, a member of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]] and the Member of Parliament for the [[Harrogate and Knaresborough (UK Parliament constituency)|Harrogate and Knaresborough]] Constituency since 7 May 2010. He has been a member of [[Harrogate (borough)|Harrogate Borough Council]] for the High Harrogate ward since 2003.<ref>[http://www1.harrogate.gov.uk/localdemocracy/member.asp?id=426&name=Jones%2C+Andrew Andrew Jones] at harrogate.gov.uk</ref> |
'''Andrew Hanson Jones''' (born 28 November 1963) is a British politician born in [[Ilkley]], [[Yorkshire]] , a member of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]] and the Member of Parliament for the [[Harrogate and Knaresborough (UK Parliament constituency)|Harrogate and Knaresborough]] Constituency since 7 May 2010. He has been a member of [[Harrogate (borough)|Harrogate Borough Council]] for the High Harrogate ward since 2003.<ref>[http://www1.harrogate.gov.uk/localdemocracy/member.asp?id=426&name=Jones%2C+Andrew Andrew Jones] at harrogate.gov.uk</ref> In 2007, he gained more than half of the votes in his ward.<ref>[http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/pdf/PCS59287.PDF Harrogate Borough Council District Council Election 3 May 2007] at harrogate.gov.uk</ref> He is a passionate cricket fan and has been a member of [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club]] for over twenty years and enjoys walking in the surrounding countryside. He chaired the influential Conservative think-tank the [[Bow Group]] from 1999 to 2000.<ref>http://www.conservatives.com/tile.do?def=people.person.page&PersonID=135880</ref> |
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== Harrogate Councillor == |
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In 2007, he gained more than half of the votes in his ward.<ref>[http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/pdf/PCS59287.PDF Harrogate Borough Council District Council Election 3 May 2007] at harrogate.gov.uk</ref> |
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Andrew was elected councillor for the High Harrogate Ward in 2003. He soon rose to the council cabinet to be Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources. During his time in this role, Andrew drove efficiency savings to the sum total of £5 million and has eliminated almost all of the council debt which he inherited. This was achieved by changing council policy to add an extra £1.2 million of added income. Moreover, this was achieved whilst freezing council tax. Andrew, hailed as a 'local champion' by the [[The Times]], has long supported many local campaigns such as promoting [[Fairtrade certification|Fairtrade]] and protecting green open spaces against Labour housing initiatives. Most well known locally was his succesful campaign to preserve the historical and iconic Royal Hall and Starbeck Baths, now thriving due to their restorations backed by Andrew Jones. |
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Jones was born in [[Ilkley]], [[Yorkshire]]. He is a passionate cricket fan and has been a member of [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club]] for over twenty years. |
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== Member of Parliament == |
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He chaired the influential Conservative think-tank the [[Bow Group]] from 1999 to 2000.<ref>http://www.conservatives.com/tile.do?def=people.person.page&PersonID=135880</ref> |
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On May 6th 2010, Andrew Jones was elected MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough ending 13 years of Liberal Democrat control. He secured this with a 9.1% swing. The Liberal Democrat majority overturned was the biggest Liberal Democrat majority overturned at a General Election ever. Andrew Jones has promised during his term in office to ensure and maintain a strong voice for his area. Andrew Jones has dedicated himself to promoting a new high speed rail link connecting to London in Harrogate to promote commerce in the region. Andrew also has campaigned to increase police presence on the streets, promote recycling, support pensioners and preserve the NHS in his area. Andrew made his maiden speech in the House of Commons on 22 June 2010. |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 12:03, 22 July 2010
Andrew Hanson Jones | |
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Member of Parliament for Harrogate and Knaresborough | |
Assumed office 7 May 2010 | |
Preceded by | Phil Willis |
Personal details | |
Born | Ilkley, England | 28 November 1963
Political party | Conservative |
Andrew Hanson Jones (born 28 November 1963) is a British politician born in Ilkley, Yorkshire , a member of the Conservative Party and the Member of Parliament for the Harrogate and Knaresborough Constituency since 7 May 2010. He has been a member of Harrogate Borough Council for the High Harrogate ward since 2003.[1] In 2007, he gained more than half of the votes in his ward.[2] He is a passionate cricket fan and has been a member of Yorkshire County Cricket Club for over twenty years and enjoys walking in the surrounding countryside. He chaired the influential Conservative think-tank the Bow Group from 1999 to 2000.[3]
Harrogate Councillor
Andrew was elected councillor for the High Harrogate Ward in 2003. He soon rose to the council cabinet to be Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources. During his time in this role, Andrew drove efficiency savings to the sum total of £5 million and has eliminated almost all of the council debt which he inherited. This was achieved by changing council policy to add an extra £1.2 million of added income. Moreover, this was achieved whilst freezing council tax. Andrew, hailed as a 'local champion' by the The Times, has long supported many local campaigns such as promoting Fairtrade and protecting green open spaces against Labour housing initiatives. Most well known locally was his succesful campaign to preserve the historical and iconic Royal Hall and Starbeck Baths, now thriving due to their restorations backed by Andrew Jones.
Member of Parliament
On May 6th 2010, Andrew Jones was elected MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough ending 13 years of Liberal Democrat control. He secured this with a 9.1% swing. The Liberal Democrat majority overturned was the biggest Liberal Democrat majority overturned at a General Election ever. Andrew Jones has promised during his term in office to ensure and maintain a strong voice for his area. Andrew Jones has dedicated himself to promoting a new high speed rail link connecting to London in Harrogate to promote commerce in the region. Andrew also has campaigned to increase police presence on the streets, promote recycling, support pensioners and preserve the NHS in his area. Andrew made his maiden speech in the House of Commons on 22 June 2010.
References
- ^ Andrew Jones at harrogate.gov.uk
- ^ Harrogate Borough Council District Council Election 3 May 2007 at harrogate.gov.uk
- ^ http://www.conservatives.com/tile.do?def=people.person.page&PersonID=135880