Gareth Johnson
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| Gareth Johnson MP |
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| Member of Parliament for Dartford |
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| Assumed office 6 May 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Howard Stoate |
| Majority | 10,628 (21.2%) |
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| Born | 12 October 1969 Bromley, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Wendy Johnson |
| Children | Two children |
| Residence | Hartley |
| Profession | Solicitor |
| Website | garethjohnsonmp.co.uk |
Gareth Alan Johnson[1] (born 12 October 1969;[2] Bromley, London[3]) is a British Conservative Party politician. He was elected at the 2010 general election as member of parliament (MP) for Dartford, winning the seat from Labour.
Political career
A former Dartford Grammar School pupil and a Dartford local himself, Johnson has represented Dartford (a constituency that Margaret Thatcher failed twice to win in 1950 and 1951) since the 2010 general election, winning the seat with a 10,628 majority. Before this election victory, Johnson had stood previously in Dartford at the 2005 general election, reducing the Labour majority to just 706 votes.
His Dartford Constituency comprises Dartford and the surrounding villages of Joydens Wood, Wilmington, Stone, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Bean, Darenth, Sutton-at-Hone, Hawley, Longfield, Southfleet, New Barn, Hartley, Betsham and Hodsoll Street. Gareth stated during an interview at a local school that he believes firmly that students should have to pay £9000 a year and is quoted as saying "why should a plumber pay for a doctor to go to university."
In the 2014 reshuffle he became PPS to David Gauke, newly promoted Financial Secretary to the Treasury.[4]
In the 2015 general election, Johnson retained his seat and increased his majority to 12,345.[5]
Personal life
Before entering politics, Johnson worked as a local solicitor. In previous years he has also held the positions of Councillor and Constituency Chairman. He is on the Board of Governors for Dartford Grammar Girls School. One of his key interests outside politics is playing cricket in the Kent Village League.
He currently lives in Hartley with his wife Wendy[6] and their two children.
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 59418. p. 8736. 13 May 2010.
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External links
- Gareth Johnson MP Official constituency website
- Gareth Johnson MP Conservative Party profile
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard 1803–2005
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- Profile at Westminster Parliamentary Record
- Profile at BBC News Democracy Live
- Gareth Johnson on Facebook Facebook page
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Dartford 2010–present |
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