House of CommonsIn officeLabour PartyNorth East · Bishop AucklandMember of Parliament
Sam Rushworth
Profile
Sam Rushworth is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland since 2024. Before entering politics, he built a career in international development, working with organizations such as the British Red Cross and the Aegis Trust, and holding a PhD in education and international development from the University of East Anglia. His political work focuses on child poverty and international development, and he serves on the International Development Select Committee. Rushworth is also known for his advocacy on conflict prevention and his commitment to community-based research initiatives.
Details
- Born
- 1984 · 42 years old
- Birth place
- Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Education
- Hodgson High School; University of Manchester (BA, MA); University of East Anglia (MRes, PhD)
- Career
- Project Manager for Stockport Council; Volunteering and Training Manager for the British Red Cross; Director of Strategy at Aegis Trust; CEO of African Dreams Ltd; Programme Manager at Durham University
