HOUSE OF COMMONS · PARLIAMENT DATA
Cameron Thomas sits as an independent MP in the House of Commons for Tewkesbury. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
BIOGRAPHY · EARLY LIFE AND CAREER
Cameron Thomas served in the armed forces before entering politics, gaining experience of operational service and the challenges faced by military families. He later worked in the private sector, building a career outside Westminster before becoming involved in Liberal Democrat campaigning.
He won Tewkesbury for the Liberal Democrats in July 2024, overturning a longstanding Conservative hold on the Gloucestershire seat. His constituency covers towns and rural settlements affected by concerns about flooding, access to services and development pressure.
Thomas has drawn on his military service in debates about defence and veterans, while continuing to campaign for improved infrastructure and environmental protection in Tewkesbury. His election came amid a series of Liberal Democrat gains across the West Country. His background in the armed forces provides a personal connection with service and national security policy.
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The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 4 July 2024.
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UK DECIDES · CURATED REPORTING
Thomas asked about catapult attacks on wildlife. Defra said existing laws provided protection and highlighted a planned review of wildlife cruelty penalties, recognising concern among communities about misuse.
Read original source →Thomas asked about reviewing legislation to meet disabled people’s accessibility needs. Ministers said no review was planned and described existing council strategies, school accessibility plans and relevant investment.
Read original source →Thomas asked about support for domestic protein crops. Defra described work with the sector and Sustainable Farming Incentive actions relevant to pulses, alongside changes intended to avoid discouraging food production.
Read original source →Thomas asked about challenges facing bean and pulse farmers. Defra highlighted a sector led horticulture plan intended to improve productivity, profitability and food security, including fresh beans and pulses within its scope.
Read original source →Thomas asked about businesses explaining access restrictions. Ministers outlined building requirements for new work and existing service providers’ duties towards disabled people, rather than announcing a specific disclosure requirement for nightclubs.
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Cameron Thomas is listed by Parliament as a Independent MP for Tewkesbury, with the current Commons membership beginning 4 July 2024.
Parliamentary record →The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 6,262 votes.
Constituency election history →AUTOMATED NEWS SEARCH · LAST 90 DAYS
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