Neil’s Story
Neil has represented Solihull West and Shirley since being elected for the first time in July 2024.
Prior to entering Parliament, Neil served in the British Army, worked as a surgeon in the NHS, before cross-qualifying as a barrister.
Neil’s motivation to serve as your Member of Parliament stems from his parents and the values they instilled within him. He grew up in South Birmingham, where his parents both worked for the NHS; his mother a nurse and his father a GP.
They passed that sense of service and duty down to Neil, who then followed in their footsteps to pursue a career in medicine. He then went on to join the British Army as a Medical Officer, serving our country in the UK and overseas.
Neil’s last medical post was as an Honorary Consultant Trauma Co-ordinator for the Major Trauma Service at University Hospitals Birmingham, which provides highly specialist care in the West Midlands region, including Solihull and Shirley.
Neil’s career took an unexpected turn when a peripheral neuropathy prevented him from continuing with his surgical career. Although this was obviously a difficult pill to swallow, Neil took the opportunity to re-evaluate and channel his skills in a new direction, retraining as a barrister specialising in healthcare law.
Through his experiences as a soldier, surgeon, and lawyer, Neil has seen just how significant an impact governmental decisions have on these vital public facing services. He wanted to be part of a change for the better. That is why he stood for Parliament; to use his knowledge, experience, and values to make our country better for the generations to come.
Integrity, duty, and service have been a common thread running through Neil’s life. As your Member of Parliament, he will be driven by doing the right thing and will stand up for you and our country in Parliament.
Neil’s Qualifications
- Graduated in Medicine at the University of Nottingham;
- Served as a Medical Officer with the Royal Army Medical Corps;
- Honorary Consultant Trauma Co-ordinator at the University Hospitals Birmingham in the Major Trauma Service;
- Qualified as a Barrister, specialising in healthcare law at No5 Chambers; and
- Elected as the Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley at the General Election in 2024.