Neil Shastri-Hurst is a British Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley since 2024.[2]
Neil Shastri-Hurst | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Majority | 4,620 (9.8%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1984 Birmingham, England[1] |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | University of Nottingham |
| Profession | Barrister, doctor (relinquished licence) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 2006–2014 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Army Medical Corps |
Early life
editNeil Shastri-Hurst was born and brought up in Birmingham, attending King Edward's School, Birmingham.[3] His father was a general practitioner in Birmingham for three decades and his mother a nurse.[1]
Early career
editHe trained in medicine at the University of Nottingham, during which time he joined the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was granted a short service commission as a second lieutenant on probation on 1 August 2006[4] and promoted to lieutenant on probation on 1 August 2007.[5] He was confirmed in his commission and promoted to captain on 6 August 2008.[6] He was transferred from the active list to the Regular Army reserve of officers on 29 July 2011[7] and then from the reserve to the Territorial Army on 11 August that year.[8] He was returned to the Regular Army reserve on 13 September 2013.[9] His time in the British Army saw him serve both in the UK and overseas.[1]
His most recent medical appointment was as an Honorary Consultant Trauma Co-ordinator for the Major Trauma Service at University Hospitals Birmingham. In addition to his clinical work, Neil was appointed a Medical Member of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal in 2016.[citation needed]
Shastri-Hurst retrained as a barrister specialising in healthcare related law.[1]
Since 2019, Shastri-Hurst has been a member of No5 Chambers, specialising in healthcare, coronial, and personal injury law.[10]
He was the Conservative candidate in the 2021 North Shropshire by-election.
Parliamentary career
editAt the 2024 general election, Shastri-Hurst was elected to Parliament as MP for Solihull West and Shirley with 34.7% of the vote and a majority of 4,620.[11] Shastri-Hurst won selection for the newly created seat over Conservative MP Nicola Richards.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "About Neil Shastri-Hurst". Conservative Party (UK). Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Solihull West & Shirley | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "King Edward's School Biography". King Edward's School, Birmingham. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "No. 58238". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 6 February 2007. p. 1641.
- ^ "No. 58473". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 9 October 2007. p. 14592.
- ^ "No. 58857". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 21 October 2008. p. 16155.
- ^ "No. 59873". The London Gazette (2nd supplement). 9 August 2011. p. 15190.
- ^ "No. 59954". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 1 November 2011. p. 20862.
- ^ "No. 60689". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 19 November 2013. p. 22834.
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- ^ "Election Results for Solihull West and Shirley". BBC News.
- ^ Michael Crick [@TomorrowsMPs] (31 May 2024). "Conservative shortlist for Solihull West and Shirley" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 June 2024 – via Twitter.
External links
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- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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