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Neil Duncan-Jordan
British Labour Party politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Neil John Duncan-Jordan[1] is a British Labour Party politician and trade unionist, who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Poole since 2024.[2] He is the first Labour politician to be elected in the constituency since its creation.
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Early career
Duncan-Jordan was born in the late 1960s in Elm Park, East London.[3] Both of his parents were also born in London's East End. His father was a worker for British Rail and his mother worked part-time in a shop. He was the first in his extended family to get a degree. As a young father in his late twenties, he studied journalism at the University of Bournemouth. He was the first person in his family to graduate from university.[4]
Duncan-Jordan first worked for the National Pensioners Convention. Prior to his general election win, he was a regional officer for UNISON.[4]
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Political career
In the 2024 General Election, Duncan-Jordan stood as the Labour Party candidate for the seat of Poole.[5] After multiple recounts, it was confirmed that he had been elected Member of Parliament (MP) with 14,168 votes (31.84%), and a majority of 18 votes. The final result showed a 19% swing to Labour and was the first time the party had won that seat.[6] In September 2024, he abstained on a vote on the Winter Fuel Payment.[7] He opposes the proposed sale of Poole Civic Centre.[8]
In November 2024, Duncan-Jordan voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted dying.[9] In March 2025, he criticised the spring statement.[10] Duncan-Jordan has been a vocal critic of the Government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits.[11]
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Political opinions
Duncan-Jordan supports the renationalisation of the water industry.[12]
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