About Iain

Labour MP – Hartlepool

Date of Birth

9 May 1972

Political Profile

I became MP for Hartlepool in the by-election of September 2004.

I followed Peter Mandelson as the town’s MP when he left Parliament to become a European Commissioner.

I previously served on Hartlepool Borough Council from 2002, where I had responsibility for performance management as part of its Cabinet.

Since entering Parliament I have been a member of the Public Accounts and Modernisation Standing Committees (2007), and Parliamentary Private Secretary to a health minister (2005-06). I was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the department of Communities and Local Government in June 2007 and am still there.

My particular political interests are the Economy, Health and Education.

For more information about my work in Parliament and to read my speeches please click here:

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/iain_wright/hartlepool

Personal Profile

I have been married to my wife Tiffiny since 1995 and we have four children - Ben, Jacob, Hattie and Billy.

I was born and have lived all my life in Hartlepool and attended Fens and Manor schools.
After studying History at University College, London, I became a chartered accountant. My last job before entering Parliament was as an accountant for One Northeast – the regional development agency.

In the spare time I have I enjoy spending time with my wife and children and listening to music - especially groups like New Order, the Smiths and the Stone Roses. I am also a season ticket holder for Hartlepool United and go every week with my brother.