Blake Stephenson is a British Conservative Party politician who has been Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire since 2024.
Early life and education Stephenson studied Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management at the University of Kent. Following this, Stephenson then studied Law at the College of Law (now the University of Law) in Guildford.
Stephenson also studied a Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law (now City St George's, University of London).
Professional career Stephenson is a barrister by profession, and was called to the Bar in 2007 by the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. Stephenson's career specialised in ethics and compliance roles within wholesale financial markets. Stephenson worked at the Financial Services Authority, Nasdaq, the London Stock Exchange and fintech company Tradeweb Markets before becoming an MP.
Political career Stephenson is also a Central Bedfordshire local councillor representing the villages of Gravenhurst and Shillington.
In November 2024, Stephenson was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride.
Stephenson is also a member of the Environmental Audit Committee and the Public Accounts Committee, both select committees in the House of Commons.
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