19 Facts About Andrew Lewin

Andrew Alan Lewin was born on 7 January 1987 and is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield since the 2024 general election.

Andrew Lewin attended The Bishop's Stortford High School from 1998 to 2005 before graduating from the University of York with a BA in Politics in 2008.

Andrew Lewin joined the Liberal Democrats in 2003, while still at secondary school.

Andrew Lewin was selected as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Hertford and Stortford in October 2009.

In November 2010, Andrew Lewin defected to the Labour Party, citing his dissatisfaction with the decisions of Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg and the coalition government, specifically the trebling of university tuition fees, as his reason.

Andrew Lewin endorsed Jess Phillips in the 2020 Labour leadership election.

Andrew Lewin was selected as the Labour Party parliamentary candidate for Welwyn Hatfield by members of the constituency Labour Party in March 2023.

Andrew Lewin won the constituency in the 2024 general election, defeating the incumbent Conservative Grant Shapps by a margin of 3,799 votes.

In November 2024, Andrew Lewin was elected Chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Cricket.

Andrew Lewin has previously campaigned in favour of remaining in the European Union.

Ahead of the 2019 general election, Andrew Lewin called for a "Remain Alliance" consisting of Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Greens to be formed in opposition to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Andrew Lewin called on Labour to set out priority for cooperation with the EU regarding scientific research, climate change and energy security, and to commit to a stronger trading relationship with the EU ahead of the next general election.

Andrew Lewin voted to switch to the alternative vote in the 2011 referendum.

In January 2025, Andrew Lewin expressed support for proportional representation to be used for general elections, though he stated he believed the "vital link" between MPs and their constituencies should be preserved.

Andrew Lewin stated his support for a referendum in the next parliament to switch to a proportional system.

Andrew Lewin supported Ukraine following Russia's invasion in 2022, attending a vigil in support of Ukraine in February 2023.

In February 2024, Andrew Lewin expressed support for a two-state solution and a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza war.

Andrew Lewin worked at Clarion Housing Group from 2017 until his election to Parliament in 2024.

At Clarion, Andrew Lewin was initially the head of external communications until his promotion in 2021 to director of communications, a role he held until becoming an MP.