| Alex BakerMP | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Aldershot | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Leo Docherty |
| Majority | 5,683 (11.7%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexandra Baker 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham (BA) |
Alexandra Baker (born 1982 or 1983) is a British Labour Party politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Aldershot since 2024.
Early life and career
Baker received a Bachelor of Arts in Technology and History of Art from the University of Birmingham in 2006.
She began her career as a political officer for the Co-operative Party, and subsequently worked as a Co-operative Group membership officer. Baker worked in several roles on the Battersea Power Station regeneration prior to her election to Parliament.
Political career
Baker was elected as the MP for Aldershot at the 2024 general election, defeating her Conservative predecessor Leo Docherty. She became the first non-Conservative to represent the constituency since its establishment in 1918, as well as its first ever female MP. On 9 October 2024, she made her maiden speech in the House of Commons during a debate on the Renters' Rights Bill.
Personal life
Baker has two children.
References
- "DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL: Election of a Member of Parliament for the Aldershot Constituency" (PDF). Rushmoor Borough Council. 4 July 2024.
- Crick, Michael (18 December 2023). "ALDERSHOT: new candidate Alexandra 'Alex' Baker..." X.
- Neame, Katie; Jones, Morgan; Belger, Tom (6 June 2024). "Labour selections: parliamentary candidates selected so far for the general election". LabourList. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Neame, Katie (3 July 2024). "Aldershot: Can Labour win the 'Home of the Army' for the first time in a century?". LabourList. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- "Aldershot | General Election 2024 | Sky News". election.news.sky.com. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- Gudge, Ethan (12 June 2024). "Your Voice, Your Vote: BBC South sofa hears from Aldershot voters". BBC News. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- Alex Baker (9 October 2024). "Renters' Rights Bill". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 754. United Kingdom: House of Commons. col. 353–354.
External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded byLeo Docherty | Member of Parliament for Aldershot 2024–present |
Incumbent |