14 Facts About Paul Maynard

Paul Maynard was born on 16 December 1975 and is a British politician who served from 2010 until 2024 as the Member of Parliament for Blackpool North and Cleveleys.

Paul Maynard came fourth when he stood unsuccessfully as the Conservative candidate in the Beckton ward of Newham Council on the 29 March 2001 and subsequently failed to get elected as a councillor on the Custom House ward of Newham Council on 2 May 2002.

Paul Maynard was selected from the 'A List' for Blackpool North and Cleveleys in December 2006, having been on the Conservative A-List and moved to the constituency to live.

Paul Maynard was elected to the House of Commons in the 2010 general election with a majority of 2,150.

In February 2011, Paul Maynard told The Times about the abuse he suffered from Labour MPs, who had mocked his disability during a Commons debate on the abolition of the Child Trust Fund on 26 October 2010.

In October 2013, Paul Maynard stated 'In Canada you have people going to food banks every week and it can become a habit.

In October 2015, in place of a normal debate in the Commons, it emerged that Paul Maynard was a member of a committee of MPs to vote and debate on proposals to allow drilling for shale gas under protected areas, such as national parks, to the disapproval of the Labour opposition and anti-fracking activists.

Paul Maynard voted against the Marriage Bill in 2013.

Paul Maynard supported the UK leaving the European Union prior to the 2016 referendum.

In July 2016, new Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Paul Maynard to replace Claire Perry as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Transport.

Paul Maynard was again returned as MP in 2017, but with a reduced majority of 2,023.

In May 2016, Paul Maynard played an active role in improving accessibility of apprenticeships for people with learning disabilities.

The December 2019 General Election saw Paul Maynard retain his seat with a majority of 8,596.

In January 2024, following an investigation by The Sunday Times newspaper, Paul Maynard was referred to the parliamentary expenses watchdog after allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for party political material and that he claimed rent from an office used by the local Conservative Party.