Nick Hurd

Nick Hurd was elected as the MP for Ruislip-Northwood in May 2005, following in the footsteps of three generations of Conservative Members of Parliament. Born in 1962, he is a graduate of Oxford University.

Before entering politics, Nick developed a business career over 18 years, running his own business and representing a British bank in Brazil (1995-1999). Nick has been a private sector adviser to the British Government (British Trade International) on export advice for British companies, and set up the Small Business Network to advise the Shadow DTI team on the priorities of the Small Business Sector.

Prior to being elected to Parliament, Nick also worked as Chief of Staff to Tim Yeo MP. During that time he had the opportunity to work closely on the development of Conservative policies for better schools, hospitals, transport and environment.

Nick currently serves on the Environment Audit Committee, which scrutinises the effectiveness of Government policy towards the Environment.