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Nicola Richards

Nicola Richards

Director (Public Affairs)
Nicola is the former Conservative Member of Parliament for West Bromwich East, elected in December 2019.
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Nicola studied BSc Political Science at the University of Birmingham and served as a Councillor on Dudley Council between 2015-21.

Before entering Parliament, Nicola worked on campaigns for the former Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street.

Nicola’s public affairs background earlier in her career focussed on Jewish community relations, Holocaust education and fighting antisemitism, a theme she continued in Parliament.

As a Member of Parliament Nicola also campaigned on public health matters in the areas of HIV and Breast Cancer. Nicola has served as co-chair of an APPG and has experience serving on multiple committees.

Until the election, Nicola was Parliamentary Private Secretary to the former Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt.

Contact Nicola for advice on Government Engagement.

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