Sarah Edwards (British politician)

Sarah Siena Edwards (born June 1988) is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamworth in Staffordshire since a by-election in 2023.

[6] Edwards was elected to represent Tamworth in Parliament at a 2023 by-election,[3] following the resignation of Conservative MP Chris Pincher after a political controversy.

[9] In her victory speech, Edwards said the people of Tamworth had "voted for Labour's positive vision" and sent a clear message to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the government that it was "time for change".

[10] At the 2024 election she was re-elected, defeating Conservative Eddie Hughes who stood in the seat having previously served as Member of Parliament for Walsall North.

[12] In November 2024, Edwards voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted suicide.

Edwards speaking during Prime Minister's Questions , 7 February 2024