Julian Knight (politician)
Julian Knight | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee | |
| In office 29 January 2020 – 25 April 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Damian Collins |
| Succeeded by | Damian Green (acting) |
| Member of Parliament for Solihull | |
| In office 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Lorely Burt |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished Neil Shastri-Hurst (as MP for Solihull West and Shirley) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 January 1972 Chester, Cheshire, England |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Conservative (until 7 December 2022) |
| Spouse | Philippa Harrison |
| Residence(s) | Solihull, West Midlands, England |
| Alma mater | University of Hull |
| Website | Official website |
Julian Knight (born 5 January 1972) is a British politician, author and former journalist who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Solihull from 2015 to 2024. He is a member of the Conservative Party, but sat as an independent from December 2022 until the end of his term.
In the 2024 election, he stood as an independent candidate in Solihull West and Shirley, the newly created successor seat to his old Solihull constituency. He came last out of six candidates with 594 votes.