Chris Webb describes himself as 'Blackpool born and bred' and says he joined his first picket line at the age of 2. Here's what you need to know about the country's newest Labour MP.
Chris Webb is the country's newest MP after Labour won a landslide victory in the Blackpool South by-election. He received 10,825 votes after Thursday's contest - a 58.9% vote share - with the Tories trailing far behind with just 3,218. But who is he and what has he said about the vote? Who is Chris Webb? Mr Webb describes himself as 'Blackpool born and bred, a true Sangrown'un' .
He was awarded a Local Hero Award in 2021 for his charity work during the pandemic. 'Lifelong Conservatives voted for me' Speaking to Sky News after his win was announced, Mr Webb said his priority in parliament would be the cost of living crisis, as it had 'damaged so many people here in Blackpool South people are struggling to make ends meet'. He said people were 'fed up' and 'want change'.
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