United KingdomHouse of CommonsConservative PartyScotland · Dumfries and GallowayMember of Parliament
John Cooper
Profile
John Matthew Cooper is a British politician and journalist serving as the Member of Parliament for Dumfries and Galloway since 2024. Before entering politics, he had a long career in journalism, notably serving as the editor of the Stranraer and Wigt and Wigtownshire Free Press. In Parliament, Cooper focuses on economic and industrial policy, serving on the Business and Trade Select Committee and the Sub-Committee on Economic Security. He is a vocal advocate for infrastructure improvements in South Scotland, particularly regarding the A75 and A77 road corridors.
Details
- Born
- 1966 · 60 years old
- Birth place
- Stranraer, Scotland
- Education
- Rephad Primary, Stranraer Academy, University of Birmingham
- Career
- Journalist, Editor of the Stranraer and Wigtownshire Free Press, Special Adviser on media relations
