Antony Higginbotham

Antony Higginbotham (born 16 December 1989)[2] is a British Conservative politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Burnley from 2019 to 2024.

[5] Before becoming an MP, he worked for a trade organisation representing international banks.

[10][11] In June 2021, Higginbotham and Burnley Council submitted a bid for £20m to improve constituency life through three construction projects.

[13] Higginbotham endorsed Liz Truss during the July–September 2022 Conservative Party leadership election, citing her views on tax, education and 'levelling up'.

[14] In June 2024, Higginbotham was re-selected as the Conservative candidate for Burnley at the 2024 general election.