Paul Waugh
Profile
Paul Waugh is a British politician and former journalist who has served as the Member of Parliament for Rochdale since 2024. Before entering politics, he held prominent roles in media, including political editor for HuffPost UK and editor of PoliticsHome. Waugh, who was raised in Rochdale, campaigned on issues such as improving the national health system. Following his election to the House of Commons, he was appointed to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. He is known for his critical stance on extremist political rhetoric.
Details
- Born
- 1966 or 1967
- Birth place
- Wardle, Lancashire, United Kingdom
- Education
- Oulder Hill Community School, University of Oxford, University of Cardiff
- Career
- Political journalist, political editor of HuffPost UK, editor of PoliticsHome, deputy political editor of The Independent, presenter for the BBC
