Angie Bray

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Angie Bray is the Conservative MP for Ealing Central and Acton


Angie Bray is the Conservative MP for Ealing Central and Acton. She is married and now lives in her constituency with her husband Nigel. Angie was born and brought up in Croydon and before going into politics she worked for the British Forces Broadcasting in Gibraltar before returning to the UK and spending 8 years working for LBC Radio.

Political Career[edit]

Angie's first job in politics was working for the Conservative Party Press Office and later as the Press Secretary to the Party Chairman. She stood for Parliament in the 1997 General Election for the London constituency of East Ham.

In 2000, Angie stood as the London Assembly member for London West Central. She was elected for 8 years. During that time she served as leader of the Conservative Group and was also Group spokesman on a variety of issues including Transport, Arts & Culture and the Olympics.

In May 2008, Angie stood down from the London Assembly to concentrate on her campaign for election as the next MP for Ealing Central & Acton.

Since her election in 2010 as MP for Ealing Central and Acton, Angie has served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rt Hon Francis Maude MP and currently sits on the Commons' Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. Angie is also a member of All-Party Groups on Crossrail and International Religious Freedom.

Education[edit]

Angie was educated at Downe House School, Thatcham and then went on to study medieval history at the University of St Andrews.

External Links[edit]

Official Website