James Naish

British Labour politician

James Naish MP
Official portrait, 2024

Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe
Incumbent
Assumed office 4 July 2024
Preceded by	Ruth Edwards
Majority	7,426 (12.8%)
Leader of Bassetlaw District Council
In office 22 September 2022 – 25 July 2024

Personal details
Political party	Labour
Relatives	Alastair Campbell (uncle)^[1]

James Naish is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Rushcliffe since 2024. He defeated Conservative incumbent Ruth Edwards.^[2]

Early life

Naish was born in Sheffield and grew up on his family farm in South Wheatley.^[3] He attended Queen Elizabeth's High School in Gainsborough.^[4]

Political career

Naish was elected to Bassetlaw District Council in May 2019, representing the predominantly rural Sturton ward.^[5] Naish was elected Leader of the council in September 2022.^[6]

Naish was selected by the Labour Party as their parliamentary candidate for Rushcliffe in February 2024 and was elected in July 2024.^{[citation needed]} He is the first Labour MP for the seat since 1966.^[7]

Personal life

Naish is the nephew of the former Downing Street Press Secretary for Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Pridmore, Oliver (July 5, 2024). "Alastair Campbell praises his nephew as he becomes Rushcliffe MP". Nottinghamshire Live.
^ "Rushcliffe | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
^ "About". James Naish. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
^ Mann, Sebastian (2022-09-02). "Labour chiefs at district council elect new leader". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
^ "Councillor details - Councillor James Naish". Bassetlaw District Council. 2024-07-06. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
^ "Agenda item - Leader of the Council". Bassetlaw District Council. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
^ Monaghan, Lauren (2024-07-05). "Election Result: Rushcliffe turns Labour after almost 60 years of Conservative MPs | West Bridgford Wire". Retrieved 2024-07-16.