Lloyd Hatton
Lloyd Hatton | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for South Dorset | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Drax |
| Majority | 1,048 (2.1%) |
| Camden London Borough Council | |
| In office 5 May 2022 – July 2024 | |
| Constituency | Kilburn |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Labour |
Lloyd Hatton (born c. 1995)[1] is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for South Dorset since 2024.[2]
Early life and career
[edit | edit source]Hatton was born and raised in Wyke Regis, Weymouth.[3][4] He attended Holy Trinity primary school and All Saints Academy.[5][6] He played rugby at Weymouth RFC and his first job was working weekends with his dad in a fish and chip shop.[7] Hatton attended Queen Mary University, London, reading history and politics.[7] After graduating, Hatton became a political researcher and is a former member of the Youth Parliament.[1][8] He has also been a school governor.[9]
In the May 2022 local elections, Hatton won a seat on Camden London Borough Council representing Kilburn.[10] During this time he lived in both Weymouth and London.[10]
Parliamentary career
[edit | edit source]In July 2024, Hatton was elected MP for South Dorset replacing incumbent Richard Drax who had previously held the seat for 14 years.[10] Following his victory, Hatton resigned as a Camden councillor the week after becoming an MP.[6][11]
In November 2024, Hatton voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted suicide.[12]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]He is openly LGBT+.[13]
References
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External links
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- 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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