Tony Vaughan (politician)
Tony Vaughan | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Damian Collins |
| Majority | 3,729 (8.6%) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | St Catharine's College, Cambridge SOAS University of London |
Anthony Vaughan is a Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Folkestone and Hythe since 2024.[1] He is the first Labour politician to represent the constituency since its inception in 1950 and the first MP of Filipino descent.[2]
Early life
[edit]Vaughan was born to an English father and a Filipino mother and grew up in Folkestone.[3] His mother Aida "Inday" Langrimas arrived in Britain in 1973 from San Roque.[2][4] Vaughan studied law at St Catharine's College, Cambridge, and was awarded a postgraduate LLM at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (SOAS).[5]
Career
[edit]In 2006, Vaughan was called to the bar and now practises at Doughty Street Chambers in London, with a particular focus on cases involving immigration, deprivation of liberty and human trafficking.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ Oliver Leonard (5 July 2024). "Folkestone and Hythe general election full results". Kent Online. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ a b "First Filipino-British MP elected to parliament". Tinig UK. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "31 May 2024". Go Folkestone. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "MGD Introduction Re: Tony Vaughan | Journal Online". 2024-06-29. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ a b "Anthony Vaughan". Doughty Street Chambers. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Vaughan, Tony (2023-01-16). "A pledge on minimum bus services would be revolutionary for coastal communities". LabourList. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
External links
[edit]
- 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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