James MacCleary
Profile
James MacCleary is a British Liberal Democrat politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Lewes since 2024. Before his election to the House of Commons, he held various local government roles, including serving as a councillor for Lewes District Council and East Sussex County Council, and acting as leader of the Lewes District Council. Professionally, he has worked as a director and manager for various charities and campaigning organizations, including serving as Campaign Director for the European Movement UK. In Parliament, he has focused on defense and European affairs, previously serving as the Liberal Democrat Europe spokesperson before being appointed as the party's Defence Spokesperson in 2025.
Details
- Born
- James Neville MacCleary
- Education
- University of Kent (BA in Politics and International Relations); University of Oxford (MSc in Russian and East European Studies)
- Career
- Campaign Director for European Movement UK; Business consultant for communications and data protection
