House of CommonsIn officeIndependentSouth West · North East Somerset and HanhamMember of Parliament
Dan Norris
Profile
Dan Norris is a British politician currently serving as the Member of Parliament for North East Somerset and Hanham, having been elected in 2024. Previously, he served as the Mayor of the West of England from 2021 to 2025 and was the MP for Wansdyke from 1997 to 2010. During his earlier parliamentary career, he held government roles including Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Rural Affairs and Environment. A former member of the Labour Party, Norris became an independent in 2025 following his suspension amid legal investigations into serious allegations of misconduct. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as child protection, animal welfare, and regional development.
Details
- Born
- 1960-01-28 · 66 years old
- Birth place
- London, United Kingdom
- Education
- Chipping Sodbury School, University of Sussex
- Career
- Teacher, child protection officer, director of Blakemere plc
