16 Facts About Julian Huppert

Julian Leon Huppert was born on 21 July 1978 and is a British politician who served as Member of Parliament for Cambridge from 2010 to 2015.

Julian Huppert was born in the United States, and moved to Cambridge when he was three months old.

Julian Huppert had a Jewish upbringing, and his family attended Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue in Cambridge.

Julian Huppert worked as a research scientist studying the structures of DNA as well as tutoring students.

On returning to academic life in 2015, Julian Huppert lectured on science and technology policy at the Cavendish Laboratory, and in 2016 was appointed as the founding director of a new centre, the Intellectual Forum, based at Jesus College.

Julian Huppert unsuccessfully contested Huntingdon at the 2005 general election, before winning the Cambridge seat in the 2010 general election.

Julian Huppert was involved in a number of All-party parliamentary groups, being joint chair of the Cycling Group, and a vice chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group, the Refugees group, and the Local Government group.

Julian Huppert expressed disappointment at the lack of scientific understanding amongst MPs.

Julian Huppert is a cycling safety campaigner and organised and spoke at a parliamentary debate on the subject, as well as passing a motion at the 2013 Liberal Democrat Conference on the subject.

Julian Huppert criticised the decision of the competition commission to force Cineworld to sell the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse.

In November 2014, Julian Huppert launched a campaign to persuade the County Council to invest more in Cambridge's pavements, highlighting the effect even minor damage has on disabled people.

Julian Huppert campaigned for additional funding for Cambridge schools, which received less per student than anywhere else in the country.

Julian Huppert was nominated the most impressive new Liberal Democrat MP elected in the 2010 election by a party website.

Julian Huppert's performance has been highlighted in a number of publications and he was named as the top backbencher in the Telegraph's list of "Most influential Lib Dems".

Julian Huppert was awarded the "Internet Hero of the year award" by the Internet Service Providers Association for his involvement in the campaign against the Draft Communications Data Bill, known as the "Snooper's Charter".

Julian Huppert was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.