Maya Ellis
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Maya Ellis | |
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| File:Official portrait of Maya Ellis MP crop 2.jpg Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Nigel Evans |
| Majority | 856 (1.6%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c.1988[1] |
| Party | Labour |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Ribchester, Lancashire, England |
| Education | Longridge High School |
| Alma mater | Lancaster University, University of Central Lancashire |
Maya Anneke Elsie Ellis[2] is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley since 2024.[3]
Early life and career
[edit | edit source]Ellis attended Ribchester Primary School and Longridge High School before graduating in French and English Literature at Lancaster University.[1] Ellis also has an MBA from Lancaster and Masters in Journalism from University of Central Lancashire. [1]
Ellis worked in media in London later moving into local government roles at Salford City Council and as Innovation and Digital Lead in Economic Development Lancashire County Council. [1][4]
Political career
[edit | edit source]Ellis is a parish councillor for Ribchester Parish Council.
Ellis was elected as the first Labour MP for the Ribble Valley constituency at the 2024 General Election with a majority of 856 defeating Nigel Evans of the Conservatives who had been MP for 32 years.[5]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]She lives in Ribchester in her constituency with her husband and two young children.[1]
References
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External links
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