Maya Anneke Elsie Ellis[2] is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley since 2024.[3]
Early life and career
Ellis attended Ribchester Primary School and Longridge High School before graduating in French and English Literature at Lancaster University.[1] Ellis also has an MBA from Lancaster and Masters in Journalism from University of Central Lancashire. [1]
Ellis worked in media in London later moving into local government roles at Salford City Council and as Innovation and Digital Lead in Economic Development Lancashire County Council. [1][4]
Political career
Ellis is a parish councillor for Ribchester Parish Council.
Ellis was elected as the first Labour MP for the Ribble Valley constituency at the 2024 General Election with a majority of 856 defeating Nigel Evans of the Conservatives who had been MP for 32 years.[5]
Personal life
She lives in Ribchester in her constituency with her husband and two young children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Jacobs, Bill (12 September 2024). "New Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis's plans after historic win". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ House of Commons, Votes and Proceedings, Tuesday 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Ribble Valley | General Election 2024 | Sky News". election.news.sky.com. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Lofthouse, Tasmin (2023). "An Interview With: Maya Ellis from Lancashire County Council". Lancashire Digital Hub. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Labour make huge gains across Lancashire". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
