I’m proud to have been elected by local people to be the Labour MP for our area. Leeds is my home and I’m committed to standing up for our community.

My family have lived and worked here for over a hundred years, ever since arriving as immigrants from Ireland.

I was educated at Cardinal Heenan High School. I was the first person in my family to go to university, studying at Cambridge.

Straight after university, I returned home to Leeds and became a trade union lawyer. For more than a decade I helped care workers, nurses, factory workers, teachers, transport workers and other working people in Leeds who face redundancy, discrimination, pay cuts they simply can’t afford or other problems at work through no fault of their own.

As our MP, I’m committed to standing up for our community. I’ve never taken a second job and never will. I’ll always fight for people here in Leeds.

I hold regular advice sessions for local people needing my help, advice and support. I have an office in the heart of the constituency and my small dedicated team are always happy to help. Down in Parliament, I speak up and speak out in support of our area and the people who live here.  

You can get in touch here.

Away from politics, my interests include live music and supporting Leeds United through our ups and downs. I’m a member of the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society and the Leeds United Supporters’ Trust. 

Richard Burgon MP
Richard Burgon MP
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