Stephen Matthew Darling[2] (born 1969) is a British Liberal Democrat politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Torbay since 2024.
[9] At the general election, Darling gained the seat from Foster, winning with a majority of 5,349.
[11][12] Darling has Stargardt disease, a genetic eye condition that causes his vision to be "a bit like looking through frosted glass".
He is aided by his guide dog Jennie, who is three-quarters Golden Retriever and one-quarter Labrador.
[16] Darling's wife, Mandy, is also registered blind and has served as a Torbay councillor.