12 Facts About Simon Kirby

Simon Kirby lost his seat at the 2017 general election.

Simon Kirby has a BSc degree in mathematical modelling from the Open University and studied operational research at the London School of Economics.

Simon Kirby worked with Martin Webb to found the Webb Kirby pub, restaurant and nightclub chain in the city employing over 200 people.

Simon Kirby has been a school governor at a number of schools.

Simon Kirby stood down as a councillor in 2009 to concentrate on winning the parliamentary seat of Brighton Kemptown.

Simon Kirby was elected to the House of Commons as MP for Brighton Kemptown in the May 2010 general election, with a majority of 1,328, gaining the seat from Labour.

Simon Kirby was later listed as one of 20 Conservative MPs said to have "true grit" by the ConservativeHome website.

In 2012, Simon Kirby was appointed as the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Minister for Sport and Tourism Hugh Robertson.

Simon Kirby was opposed to Brexit prior to the 2016 European membership referendum.

In July 2016, Simon Kirby was appointed Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister.

Simon Kirby was responsible for financial services policy and the overall strategic relationship with UK financial services.

The prime minister said Simon Kirby was still playing a Treasury role in the negotiations.