- Matthew Green (politician)
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Matthew Green Member of Parliament
for LudlowIn office
7 June 2001 – 5 May 2005Preceded by Christopher Gill Succeeded by Philip Dunne Personal details Born 12 April 1970
ShropshireNationality British Political party Liberal Democrat Alma mater University of Birmingham Matthew Roger Green (born 12 April 1970, Shropshire) was the British Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Ludlow and his party's spokesman on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
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Early life
He went to the Priory School on Longden Road in Shrewsbury. A graduate of the University of Birmingham, gained a BA, he worked in a variety of roles prior to his election as an MP.
Parliamentary career
He contested Wolverhampton South West in 1997.
He claims to be the first Official Liberal to represent Ludlow since 1886. He lost his seat to the Conservative, Philip Dunne, in the 2005 general election.
On 14 October 2005, Green indicated his intention to stand for election in the Ludlow Constituency at the next General Election. On 25 February 2006, Green was formally selected by the party to stand as their candidate at the next general election.
In May 2007 Matthew stood down as the Lib Dem candidate for Ludlow owing to the rapid growth of his new business, Green Planning Solutions LLP.[1] In August 2007 Heather Kidd was selected to be Ludlow's next candidate
Personal life
He is married. He met his wife whilst out canvassing.
Recently
Regularly in the news as his company, Green Planning Solutions LLP, acts as agents in high profile public inquiries, which can take place after planning permission has been refused by local authorities or after an enforcement notice has been issued.
References
External links
- Green Planning Solutions LLP
- Guardian Politics Ask Aristotle - Matthew Green
- They WorkForYou.com - Matthew Green
- The Public Whip - Matthew Green voting record
- BBC News - Matthew Green profile 10 February 2005
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Matthew Green
Parliament of the United Kingdom Preceded by
Christopher GillMember of Parliament for Ludlow
2001–2005Succeeded by
Philip DunneCategories:- 1970 births
- Living people
- Liberal Democrat (UK) MPs
- Members of the United Kingdom Parliament for English constituencies
- UK MPs 2001–2005
- Politics of Shropshire
- Alumni of the University of Birmingham
- People from Shrewsbury
- Members of the United Kingdom Parliament for constituencies in Shropshire
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