Tony Vaughan
Profile
Tony Vaughan is a British politician and barrister who has served as the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe since 2024. He is the first Labour MP to represent the constituency since its inception and the first MP of Filipino descent. A King's Counsel, Vaughan previously practiced law at Doughty Street Chambers, specializing in immigration and human rights. In Parliament, he has maintained an independent stance, notably criticizing the Starmer government's asylum policies and calling for the Prime Minister's resignation following the 2026 local elections.
Details
- Born
- 1982-03 · 44 years old
- Birth place
- Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- Education
- St Catharine's College, Cambridge; School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
- Career
- Barrister, King's Counsel
