George Freeman

George William Freeman is a British Conservative politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Mid Norfolk since 2010. Before entering politics, he had a fifteen-year career in biomedical venture capital and worked as a lobbyist. During his parliamentary tenure, he has held several ministerial roles, including Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation. Freeman is known for his interest in science, technology, and life sciences policy, and he founded the 2020 Group of Conservative MPs, which he characterized as the radical progressive center of the party. He remains an active member of the House of Commons following his re-election in 2024.