About Ian

Ian has lived in Cambridgeshire with his wife Bec since 2005 when they both came to Cambridge for postgraduate studies. Completing his PhD in Astrophysics in 2010, Ian has since worked as a strategy consultant, helping businesses improve their decision making. Their son Erik arrived in 2012 and they now live in St Neots.

Ian grew up in rural Shropshire, attending the local comprehensive school. He studied Physics at Oxford before coming to Cambridge.

An experienced local politician

A District Councillor in South Cambridgeshire from 2018-2022, Ian was widely respected for his hard work and diligence. His time as a councillor has given Ian a deep understanding of local issues affecting residents and the challenges they face every day.

Ian stood for the Lib Dems in South Cambridgeshire in the 2019 General Election, coming just 2904 votes behind the Conservative after stepping up when Heidi Allen stood down on the eve of the election being called.

In the General Election of 2024, Ian was elected as the first MP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire and he looks forward to representing all his constituents in the coming years.

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