I am delighted to have been re-elected as the Labour MP for Leeds East in the 2024 General Election.

Leeds is my home, it’s where I am from 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.

Standing up for local people is my priority. While serving as the MP for Leeds East, 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 run an office in the heart of the constituency and my small, dedicated team are always happy to help. Down in Parliament, I continually speak up and speak out in support of our area and the people who live 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.

Promoted by Alex Rayment on behalf of Richard Burgon both at c/o Y&H Labour Party, Quayside House, Canal Wharf, Leeds, LS11 5PS.