Craig Whittaker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Craig Whittaker
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Aug 30, 1962(1962-08-30)
Age	62
Birthplace	Radcliffe
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Virgo

Craig Whittaker Biography

Craig Whittaker is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on August 30, 1962 in Radcliffe, England, United Kingdom.

Craig Whittaker (born 30 August 1962) is a British Conservative Party politician. He was first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Calder Valley in 2010. Whittaker retained the seat in the 2015, 2017, and 2019 United Kingdom general elections.

In 2003, Whittaker was elected to Calderdale Council for the Brighouse Ward, gaining the seat from the Labour Party He stood down from the Council at the 2004 local elections. In 2007, he was once again elected to Calderdale Council, this time for the neighbouring ward of Rastrick, securing 1,336 votes for the Conservatives and increasing the Party’s majority. During this period, Whittaker served as the Cabinet Member for Children & Young People. Whittaker is a former Chair of the Calder Valley Conservatives and a former Conservative Party agent who managed the unsuccessful 2005 general election campaign of Liz Truss, then the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Calder Valley.

Craig Whittaker Net Worth

Craig Whittaker is one of the richest Politician from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Craig Whittaker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Born in 1962 in Radcliffe, Lancashire, Whittaker emigrated to Australia at the age of five with his parents. In 1984, he returned to England and settled in Yorkshire. He was a Retail General Manager for a high street retailer and was involved in Retail Management from leaving high school in Australia, after completing his Higher School Certificate. He was the Branch Manager at Wilkinson for six years and then became the Retail General Manager for PC World for an eleven-year period until 2009. During his time living in Heptonstall, a village in the borough, he served on the Parish Council from 1998–2003.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Craig Whittaker Dating?

According to our records, Craig Whittaker married to Elaine Wilkinson. As of December 1, 2023, Craig Whittaker’s is not dating anyone.

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Whittaker was one of 79 Conservative MPs who supported a 2011 rebel motion calling for a referendum on the EU. He also joined a 2013 rebel amendment expressing regret at not including the referendum in the government’s plans. Whittaker subsequently backed the government’s plans to hold a referendum, and supported Remain during the 2016 EU membership referendum. Following the referendum he said he supported the result and the government’s position on triggering Article 50.

Facts & Trivia

Dalima Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Craig Whittaker celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Following his re-election in 2015, he was appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Immigration Minister, James Brokenshire MP. He was subsequently appointed as PPS to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Karen Bradley. He was appointed as Assistant Whip in June 2017 following the General Election.

Top Facts about Craig Whittaker

1. Craig Whittaker is a British Conservative Party politician.
2. He has been the Member of Parliament for Calder Valley since 2010.
3. Whittaker was born on December 13, 1962, in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
4. He served as a councillor on Calderdale Council from 2003 to 2010.
5. In Parliament, he has served on various committees including Education and Work and Pensions.
6. Whittaker voted in favor of Brexit in the EU referendum.
7. He has been criticized for his comments about the Muslim community and COVID-19 restrictions.
8. As of June 2021, he had an expenses claim of £167,000 since becoming an MP.
9. Whittaker supports traditional marriage and opposes same-sex marriage legislation.
10. He is married with two children and lives in Ripponden, West Yorkshire.

Who is MP for Hebden Bridge?

Calder Valley
Major settlements| Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Brighouse
Current constituency
Created| 1983
Member of Parliament| Craig Whittaker (Conservative)

Who is MP for Calderdale?

Craig Whittaker (born 30 August 1962) is a British Conservative Party politician. He was first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Calder Valley in 2010. Whittaker retained the seat in the 2015, 2017, and 2019 United Kingdom general elections.

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Who is the MP for Colne Valley?

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