ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Andrew
WHERE I COME FROM
Born in Manchester in 1974, I attended what is now Denton Community College, before studying at Tameside College in Ashton. I gained my Bachelors degree in Politics and History from the University of Salford in 1998.
I continue to live in my hometown of Denton, with my wife Allison, my children and my grandson.
WHAT I'VE BEEN DOING
First elected at the age of 21 in 1996 as a Councillor to the Denton West Ward, I've served my local community for nearly 30 years.
In 2005 I was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Denton and Reddish constituency. In my time in parliament, I have held several roles, including Parliamentary Private Secretary to a number of Ministers.
In 2010 I became Shadow Transport Minister, and in 2011 I became the Shadow Minister for Health, a role I held until 2016. Since then, I've been the National Campaign Coodinator for Labour, the Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, and the Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care.
In 2024, it was my honour to be elected back to Government as the new MP for Gorton and Denton, I now serve as the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention.