John Anthony Slinger (born January 1975) is a British Labour politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Rugby since

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Life and early career

Slinger was born in

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, and grew up in

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. He joined the Labour Party in 1992 at the age of 17. He studied at

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and was formerly a partner at strategic communications company Consulum, founded by former employees of lobbying firm

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. According to his LinkedIn page, he has also worked for Tony Blair Associates, as a researcher for Ann Clwyd and Julia Drown, and was in rock bands in Leeds. Slinger moved to Rugby in 2006, and became a governor of Northlands Primary School and a trustee of Warwickshire Young Carers. He later served as a councillor on Rugby Borough Council, representing the ward of New Bilton. He was selected as Labour's candidate for Rugby in 2023.

Parliamentary career

Slinger was elected in the 2024 election, winning the seat from the

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, with a majority of 4,428. He became the first Labour MP to represent Rugby since Andy King, between 1997 and 2005.

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* Living people UK MPs 2024–present Labour Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies Place of birth missing (living people) 1975 births Alumni of University College, Durham {{England-Labour-UK-MP-stub