Sarah Atherton
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Sarah Elizabeth Atherton (born 15 November 1967) is a British Conservative Party politician, who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wrexham since the 2019 general election.[1][2] She served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families from September to October 2022.[3][4][5]
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Sarah Atherton | |
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families | |
In office 20 September 2022 ā 27 October 2022 | |
Prime Minister | Liz Truss |
Preceded by | Leo Docherty |
Succeeded by | Andrew Murrison |
Member of Parliament for Wrexham | |
Assumed office 12 December 2019 | |
Preceded by | Ian Lucas |
Majority | 2,131 (6.4%) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1967-11-15) 15 November 1967 (age 56) Chester, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Nick Corcoran |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | Liverpool University |
Military service | |
Branch/service | British Army |
Unit | Intelligence Corps |
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She is the first Conservative to represent the Wrexham constituency since its creation in 1918. In addition, Atherton is the first female MP elected to represent the seat, and became the first female Conservative MP elected to Westminster representing a Welsh constituency.[6]