Warinder Juss
Warinder Juss | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2024 | |
Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Seat re-established |
Majority | 7,868 (18%) |
Personal details | |
Born | East Africa |
Political party | Labour |
Children | 2 |
Occupation |
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Warinder Singh Juss[1] is a British politician and solicitor who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wolverhampton West since 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he gained the seat in the newly re-established constituency.[2]
Early life
Juss was born in East Africa and moved to Wolverhampton in 1968. He attended local state schools and earned a law degree from the University of Wolverhampton.[3]
Career
Prior to entering politics, Juss worked as a solicitor at Thompsons Solicitors, where former Wolverhampton South West MP Rob Marris also worked. He also taught law at a further education college in Wolverhampton.
Juss has been active in the Labour Party for over 25 years, participating in every local and national election since 1997. He sits on the Central Executive Council of the GMB trade union, representing the Birmingham & West Midlands region in the National Race Reserved Seat.
Juss was selected as the Labour candidate for Wolverhampton West during the 2024 general election. The selection process was controversial, with Claire Darke, a Wolverhampton Councillor, being excluded from the longlist.[4] National Executive Committee member Mish Rahman, who is also a member of Momentum's National Co-ordinating Group, was also blocked from the longlist, leading to criticisms of the selection process.[5]
Juss campaigned on a platform focusing on community issues, social justice, and supporting local services. He won the Wolverhampton West seat with a majority of 7,868 votes, representing 18% of the vote share.[6] In his maiden speech, he emphasised his commitment to preserving local landmarks, such as Banks's Brewery, and addressing community concerns.[7]
Political positions
Juss is a strong supporter of the NHS, social justice, and community welfare. He notably broke ranks with Labour leadership during his candidacy to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza conflict.[8]
Personal life
Juss has two adult children. He is a Sikh and actively participates in community and cultural activities, including playing the tabla at local events. He is also a supporter of his hometown football team Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
References
- ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Wolverhampton West | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Warinder Juss". Policy Mogul. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "The Sound of Silence – Wolverhampton West CLP". Labour Outlook. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Protest planned at Wolverhampton West hustings amid row over selection process". LabourList. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "UK Parliamentary general election: The 8 candidates in Wolverhampton West". Who Can I Vote For?. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "I'll fight to keep Banks's, says new MP in his maiden speech". Express & Star. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Labour candidate breaks ranks with leadership to call for Gaza ceasefire". Express & Star. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
External links
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- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- Warinder Juss on X