Simon Fell (politician)


Simon Richard James Fell is an English Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness since the 2019 general election. During the election, he pledged to follow the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

Education

Fell graduated from the University of Warwick with Honours in English Literature.

Early life

After studying at university, he worked in the telecommunications sector, running a communications business. He later became the director of Cifas, an anti-fraud organisation.

Political beliefs

Brexit

At a 2015 hustings in Ulverston, he described himself as 'mildly-eurosceptic'. He supports Brexit, stating before his election in 2019, "Brexit was the right decision for Barrow and Furness – it now needs a Conservative majority to see it delivered"

Northern Rail

Fell supported the Transport Secretary's decision to revoke the franchise of Arriva Rail North "after years of poor performance."