Your local Labour team

This is a full list of all Labour MPs, Councillors and election candidates for Oxford. Click on their names for more information or to contact them.

Andrew Smith MP

Member of Parliament for Oxford East

Address: Unit A Bishop Mews, Transport Way, Oxford, OX4 6HD
Telephone: 01865 595 790
Email: AndrewSmith.MP@gmail.com

Andrew Smith has lived in Oxford East all his adult life and for the last 33 years in Flaxfield Road, Blackbird Leys. Before being elected to Parliament Andrew worked as Member Relations Officer for the local Co-operative Society, and continues to support co-operative initiatives, both locally and globally.

Anne-Marie Canning

Candidate for Carfax

Address: --
Telephone: 07910 179 059
Email: AnneMarie.Canning@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canningforcarfax

Anne-Marie Canning was born in Doncaster and is a former Students’ Union President at the University of York. Anne-Marie is passionate about educational opportunity and she works locally as an outreach officer for one of the Oxford colleges.

Antonia Bance

City Councillor for Rose Hill & Iffley

Address: 31b Rectory Road, Oxford, OX4 1BU
Telephone: 01865 775 603
Email: Antonia.Bance@gmail.com

Antonia Bance was educated at Somerville College, Oxford. Antonia works for the housing charity Shelter. Antonia’s particular interests include young people's services, housing, crime, equalities, and social inclusion.

Ben Lloyd-Shogbesan

City Councillor for Lye Valley

Address: 105 Cornwallis Road, Oxford, OX4 3NH
Telephone: 01865 453 005
Email: LloydShogbesan@hotmail.co.uk

Bev Clack

Candidate for St Clement's

Address: 27 Cross Street, Oxford, OX4 1BZ
Telephone: 07796 800 278
Email: Beverley.Clack@btinternet.com

Bev Clack was born in Witney, is married and has lived in St Clement’s for the last 15 years. Bev teaches philosophy and is on the Board of Directors of Kestrel, a charity which runs drama projects in prisons. Bev loves the diversity of St Clement’s and riding her bike.

Bev Hazell

City Councillor for Marston

Address: 132 Dene Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7EG
Telephone: 07758 210 722
Email: BeverleyHazell@hotmail.com

Bev Hazell has a BA in Politics & Economics and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. Bev works as Head of Finance for International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. Bev’s particular interests include housing, improving the environment, transport. Bev’s hobbies include reading, theatre, cinema, walking, travelling.

Bob Price

City Councillor for Hinksey Park

Address: 43 Western Road, Oxford, OX1 4LF
Telephone: 01865 725 218
Email: Prices43@btinternet.com

Bob Price was educated at Universities of Cambridge & Warwick. Bob works as the Human Resources Director at Oxford Brookes University. Bob is married with two daughters. Bob’s particular interests include finance, governance and cultural services. Bob’s hobbies include road and cross country running, music and visual arts.

Bob Timbs

City Councillor for Lye Valley

Address: 88 Normandy Crescent, Cowley, Oxford, 0X4 2TN
Telephone: 07768 205 874
Email: BobTimbs@hotmail.com

Bryan Keen

City Councillor for Cowley

Address: 48 Liddell Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3QU
Telephone: 01865 776 948
Email: Bryan.Keen@ntlworld.com

Colin Cook

City Councillor for Jericho & Osney

Address: 12 Riverside Road, Oxford, OX2 0HU
Telephone: 01865 721 844
Email: Colin.Cook@medsci.ox.ac.uk

Colin Cook was educated at Hertford College Oxford and Homerton College Cambridge. Colin’s particular interests include planning and licensing issues. Colin’s hobbies include DIY, skiing and humanism.

Dee Sinclair

City Councillor for Quarry & Risinghurst

Address: 10 Norton Close, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7BQ
Telephone: 01865 765 260
Email: Delia_Sinclair@hotmail.com

Dee Sinclair is a retired special needs support teacher. Dee’s particular interests include the environment, housing and the community. Dee enjoys spending time with her family (particularly her grandsons), walking, gardening and visiting Taize in France.

Ed Turner

City Councillor for Rose Hill & Iffley

Address: Flat 38, Maureen Christian House, Rose Hill, OX4 4GW
Telephone: 01865 778 358
Email: E.O.Turner@gmail.com

Ed Turner has lived in Oxford since 1996 - although he remains a fan of Woking FC, Oxford is now his hometown: he lives in the heart of Rose Hill estate, overlooking the Oval.

Gill Sanders

City Councillor for Littlemore

Address: 200 Headington Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7PS
Telephone: 01865 761 856
Email: Gill.oxf@btinternet.com

Gill Sanders has lived in Oxford for 35 years with her husband John. Gill has been an Oxford City Councillor for 20 years. During this time she has held the office of Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and Sheriff.

Helen O’Hara

Candidate for Cowley

Address: 11 Morris Crescent, Oxford, OX4 3ED
Telephone: 07796 125 355
Email: Helen@ams-uk.co.uk

Helen O’Hara was a pupil of Our Lady’s primary school and grew up in Cowley. Helen has always been motivated to make a difference. Helen works within communities with families, vulnerable people and prisoners. Helen enjoys music and coffee.

James Fry

Candidate for North Ward

Address: 7 Rawlinson Road, Oxford, OX2 6UE
Telephone: 01865 554 001
Email: JFry@lmc.co.uk

James Fry studied at New College and Nuffield, and then taught at Magdalen College, before founding an economics consultancy, based in Oxford. James has lived in North Oxford since 1975.

Jane Darke

Candidate for Headington

Address: 80 Edgeway Road, Oxford, OX3 0HG
Telephone: 01865 790 670
Email: DarkeJ@hotmail.com

Jane Darke has been active in OX3 since moving to Oxford in 1994. Jane will work hard for this area, as she did at Oxford Brookes before her retirement. Jane’s hobbies include walking (Thames Path and Ridgeway recently completed), music and spending time with her family.

Joe McManners

City Councillor for Churchill

Address: 1 Woodbine Cottage, Headington, Oxford, OX3 OBT
Telephone: 07979 638 670
Email: JoeMcmanners@gmail.com

Joe McManners works as a local GP. Joe is married and has a son. Joe’s particular interests include housing, health and leisure, recycling, youth provision and services for the elderly. Joe’s hobbies include football, music, sailing and surfing.

John Sanders

County Councillor for Cowley & Littlemore

Address: 200 Headington Road, Oxford, OX3 7PS
Telephone: 01865 761 856
Email: JSanders@boltblue.com

John Sanders has lived in Oxford for 28 years. John is an IT Project Manager and Procurement expert. John has worked for local authorities and public utilities as a consultant.

John Tanner

County Councillor for Isis

City Councillor for Littlemore

Address: 32 Sunningwell Road, Oxford, OX1 4SX
Telephone: 01865 251 441
Email: John.Tanner@tanox.demon.co.uk

John Tanner is an Oxfordshire County Councillor for the Isis Division and an Oxford City Councillor for Littlemore. John is a Cabinet Member for a Cleaner, Greener Oxford on the City Council and Labour's spokesperson for Sustainable Development on the County Council.

Laurence Baxter

City Councillor for Quarry & Risinghurst

Address: 20 Marshall Road, Oxford, OX4 2NR
Telephone: 07834 183 491
Email: Laurence.Baxter@virgin.net

Laurence Baxter was educated at Wheatley Park School and at Sheffield and Oxford Universities. Laurence works as a history teacher. Laurence’s council interests include housing, recycling, the environment and youth provision. Laurence is a Governor at Sandhills Primary School. Laurence’s hobbies include walking, playing football and watching Oxford United.

Liz Brighouse OBE

County Councillor for Barton & Churchill

Address: Willow Bank, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8TA
Telephone: 01865 766 995
Email: Liz_Brighouse@msn.com

Liz Brighouse is the leader of Oxfordshire County Council’s Labour Group. Liz has worked in the voluntary sector in Oxfordshire for 20 years. Liz is a board member of the South East England Development Agency, taking the lead on social inclusion and European issues. Liz sits on the MKOB Learning and Skills Council. Liz is married has two children, two stepchildren and six grandchildren.

Louise Upton

Candidate for Marston

Address: 13 White Hart, Old Marston, Oxford, OX3 0PL
Telephone: 07799 768 233
Email: Louise.Upton.Oxford@gmail.com

Louise Upton has lived in Marston for the last 7 years, and she has a thriving allotment here. Louise is a scientist at Oxford University and cycles to work. Louise has knocked on a lot of doors in Marston and plans to knock on a lot more to find out residents concerns.

Mark Lygo

City Councillor for Churchill

Address: 20 Valentia Road, Oxford, OX3 7PL
Telephone: 07826 527 047
Email: MarkLygo@gmail.com

Mark Lygo has lived in the local area with his partner and two children for many years. Mark has been an Oxford City Councillor for Churchill for the last four years and he is Cabinet Member for Parks, Sports and Schools Liason. Mark is also a local school governor, a marathon runner and supports a number of local charities.

Mary Clarkson

City Councillor for Marston

Address: Lower Farm, 8 Dunstan Road, Oxford, OX3 9BY
Telephone: 01865 751 493
Email: Mary.Clarkson@dsi.pipex.com

Mary Clarkson was educated at St. John's College, Oxford. Mary is married with four children. Mary’s particular interests include planning, environment and transport issues. Mary is also a Trustee at the Creation Theatre and a Governor at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Mary’s hobbies include fellwalking, singing, gardening and theatre.

Mike Rowley

City Councillor for Barton & Sandhills

Address: 11 Heath Close, Oxford, OX3 7NJ
Telephone: 07510 099 028
Email: Mike_Rowley100@hotmail.com

Mike Rowley has lived in Oxford for 14 years and currently works for Andrew Smith MP as a caseworker, helping local people with their problems. Mike was educated at comprehensive school and Wadham College, Oxford. Mikes particular interests include housing and making sure the new Barton development benefits everyone.

Mohammed Abbasi

City Councillor for Cowley Marsh

Address: 7 Warneford Road, Oxford, OX4 1LT
Telephone: 01865 792 250
Email: MNiazAbbasi@hotmail.com

Mohammed Abbasi was educated in Pakistan. His is particularly interested in a safer community. Mohammed's hobbies include gardening and history.

Oscar Van Nooijen

City Councillor for Hinksey Park

Address: 57 Henley Street, Oxford, OX4 1ES
Telephone: 01865 251 757
Email: OscarVN@fastmail.fm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oscarvannooijen

Oscar Van Nooijen has lived in Oxford for eleven years, since arriving to study History and Politics at The Queen's College. Oscar has been an Oxford City Councillor for Hinksey Park since July 2006, representing all the communities of South Oxford.

Pat Kennedy

Candidate for Lye Valley

Address: 264 Abingdon Road, Oxford
Telephone: 01865 243 284
Email: gjk@gpackkennedy.demon.co.uk

Pat Kennedy is a retired further education history tutor. Pat has also taught individual students at Oxford Spires Academy. Pat has lived and campaigned in Oxford for 31 years. She has two adult children, both former Cheney students. She is a Health Walks leader and enjoys gardening and films.

Rae Humberstone

City Councillor for Blackbird Leys

Address: 75 Little Bury, Greater Leys, Oxford, OX4 7UZ
Telephone: 01865 779 678
Email: RaeHumberstone@btinternet.com

Richard Stevens

County Councillor for Leys and Lye

Address: Flat 6 Eaton Court, Water Eaton Road, Oxford, OX2 7QT
Telephone: 07725 353 031
Email: Richard.Stevens50@virgin.net

Richard Stevens was first elected as an Oxfordshire County Councillor in 2009. Richard works as a local solicitor and trained in London and Amsterdam. Richard is also a member of the Co-operative Party, the Society of Labour Lawyers and the Down's syndrome Association.

Richard Tarver

Candidate for Iffley Fields

Address: 61 Howard Street, Oxford, OX4 3AY
Telephone: 01865 240 123
Email: RichardTarver@hotmail.com

Richard Tarver grew up in Oxford and has lived in East Oxford for 14 years. Richard advises teachers on employment rights for a teachers’ trade union. Richard was a councillor for Iffley Fields from 1990 to 2004. In his spare time he enjoys running and relaxing at home to music.

Roy Darke

County Councillor for Headington & Marston

City Councillor for Head. Hill & Northway

Address: The Oak Barn, 80 Edgeway Road, Oxford, OX3 0HG
Telephone: 01865 790 670
Email: RoyDarke@hotmail.com

Roy Darke is a retired university teacher, working at Sheffield University and Oxford Brookes University, specializing in Town Planning and Urban Management. Roy is a Oxford City Councillor for Headington Hill & Northway and a Oxfordshire County Councillor for Headington and Marston.

Sabir-Hussain Mirza

Candidate for St Mary's

Address: 305 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 2AQ
Telephone: 07817 065 634
Email: SabirHussainMirza@hotmail.co.uk

Sabir-Hussain Mirza worked in the Churchill Hospital and was an active trade unionist for many years, before becoming self-employed. Sabir raised his family on the Cowley Road, where he still lives. As chairman of the central Oxford Mosque and a founder of the Anglo-Asian Association, he strongly supported building links between all communities.

Saj Malik

County Councillor for East Oxford

City Councillor for Cowley Marsh

Address: 24 Emperors Gardens, Oxford, OX4 7WB
Telephone: 07787 874 683
Email: SajjadMalik1@aol.co.uk

Saj Malik was born in historic city of Multan, Pakistan. Saj is married to Jamila and they have three children, Aisha, Khadijah and Ibrahim. He played cricket for Oxford Non-Descripts until 2001 in the Cherwell league. In his spare time Saj enjoys watching cricket and football.

Sarah Hutchinson

County Councillor for Cowley & Littlemore

Address: 65 Cranham Street, Oxford, OX2 6DD
Telephone: 01865 310 437
Email: S.J.Hutchingson@gmail.com

Sarah Hutchinson was first elected as an Oxfordshire County Councillor in 2009. Sarah is a doctoral student at the University of Oxford, carrying our research into carers' pensions. Sarah previously worked as a caseworker at the Charity Commission. Sarah was also vice-president of Oxford University Students’ Union and has lived in Oxford since 2005.

Scott Seamons

City Councillor for Northfield Brook

Address: 5 Hockmore Street, Oxford, OX4 3UU
Telephone: 07910 595 047
Email: Scott.A.Seamons@gmail.com

Shah Khan

City Councillor for Cowley

Address: 6 Havelock Road, Oxford, OX4 3EP
Telephone: 07796 613 362
Email: SJ.Khan@hotmail.com

Shah Khan is Oxford City Councillor representing Cowley. Shah is married and is self-employed. Shah’s particular interests include planning, licensing, and the environment. Shah’s hobbies include swimming, walking and cricket.

Steve Curran

Candidate for Northfield Brook

Address: 88 Fairacres Road, Oxford, OX4 1TG
Telephone: 07941 785 538
Email: StephenCurran55@yahoo.co.uk

Steve Curran was born and grew up in Oxford and knows the Leys well. In the 1990s he ran the Blackbird Leys youth centre and helped to set up the Leys community Development Initiative (CDI). Steve has recently been made redundant after 31 years working as a youth worker

Susanna Pressel

County Councillor for West Central

City Councillor for Jericho & Osney

Address: 7 Rawlinson Road, Oxford, OX2 6UE
Telephone: 01865 554 001
Email: SPressel@LMC.co.uk

Susanna Pressel has lived in Oxford for most her life, ever since she was a student at Somerville College, Oxford. After graduating, Susanna spent 5 years in Zambia and then returned to teach in state secondary schools in the county for many years.

Val Smith

County Councillor for Leys & Lye

City Councillor for Blackbird Leys

Address: 4 Flaxfield Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, OX4 6QD
Telephone: 07767 446 051
Email: ValSmithBBL@gmail.com

Val Smith is married to Andrew has lived on Blackbird Leys for 33 years. Val has been an Oxford City Councillor for 23 years and an Oxfordshire County Councillor for 7 years.

Van Coulter

City Councillor for Barton & Sandhills

Address: Ruskin College, Walton Street, Oxford, OX1 2HE
Telephone: 07767 496 409
Email: VanCoulter@yahoo.co.uk

Van Coulter is a trade unionist and co-operative member and was educated as a political economist at Ruskin College, Oxford. Van is a humanist who supports consumer democracy, actions to address inequalities and he seeks to uphold inclusion, believing that every person counts. Van’s Hobbies include economics, politics, international relations, public history and the arts.

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