Blake Stephenson

Professional career Stephenson is a barrister by profession, and was called to the Bar in 2007 by the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn . Stephenson's career specialised in ethics and compliance roles within wholesale financial markets. Stephenson worked at the Financial Services Authority, Nasdaq, the London Stock Exchange and fintech company Tradeweb Markets before becoming an MP.

Political career Stephenson is also a Central Bedfordshire local councillor representing the villages of Gravenhurst and Shillington.

In November 2024, Stephenson was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride .

Stephenson is also a member of the Environmental Audit Committee and the Public Accounts Committee, both select committees in the House of Commons .

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