Neil Hudson (politician)
Neil Peter Hammerton Hudson[1] MP FRCVS is a British Conservative Party politician who was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Penrith and The Border in the 2019 general election.[2] He previously unsuccessfully stood in the constituencies of Newcastle upon Tyne North and Edinburgh South in the 2005 and 2010 general election, finishing third behind the winning Labour Party and runner-up Liberal Democrats in both.[3]
The Honourable Dr. Neil Hudson | |
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Member of Parliament for Penrith and The Border | |
Assumed office 12 December 2019 | |
Preceded by | Rory Stewart |
Majority | 18,519 (38.7%) |
Personal details | |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Politician, veterinary surgeon |
Website | www.neilhudson.org.uk |
Academic career
Hudson studied at the University of Cambridge, qualifying from the veterinary school in 1994. Hudson then completed an internship at the University of Sydney, gaining a diploma in 1995, and later a PhD in Equine Gastroenterology at the University of Edinburgh.
Hudson is a senior lecturer at the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.[4][5]
He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.[4]
Personal life
Hudson has performed in the Cambridge Footlights and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[6]
References
- "Members Sworn". Hansard.parliament.uk. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- "Penrith and The Border Parliamentary constituency". BBC. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- "Neil Hudson: Animal welfare and farming can thrive after Brexit – and under this new Government". Conservative Home. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- "Dr Neil Hudson | The University of Edinburgh". The University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- "Dr Neil Hudson". These Islands. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- "Veterinary profession now fielding three candidates in the 2019 elections - Veterinary News - VetSurgeon - VetSurgeon.org". www.vetsurgeon.org. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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Preceded by Rory Stewart |
Member of Parliament for Penrith and The Border 2019–present |
Incumbent |