Cherilyn Mackrory

Cherilyn Mackrory ( Williams; born 3 June 1976) is a British Conservative Party politician, who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Truro and Falmouth from the 2019 general election to the 2024 general election. She was also a councillor on Cornwall Council for the ward of St Mewan, centred on the area of the same name.

Early life Mackrory was born and raised in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. She moved to Falmouth, Cornwall in 2011.

Political career Mackory was elected as a Conservative councillor on Cornwall Council for the ward of St Mewan in May 2017.

In 2020, Cherilyn was appointed to the Environmental Audit Select Committee and remained an active member until the 2024 general election.

In January 2021, Mackrory was appointed as a substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

In March 2022, Mackrory was elected as the Chairman of the Department for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities 1922 Backbench Policy Committee.. She also chaired the APPGs for Critical Minerals as well as Baby Loss. She helped to introduce the Pregnancy Loss Certificate in 2024.

In June 2022, Mackrory was appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary for the Ministry of Justice ministers Mike Wood and Julie Marson. She then served as PPS to FCDO for two years, under James Cleverly and David Cameron.

In the 2024 general election, she was unseated by Labour candidate Jayne Kirkham.

Post-parliamentary career Following her defeat at the 2024 UK General Election, Mackrory has worked as Managing Director for beauty company Made for Life Organics.

Electoral history

2024 general election

2019 general election

2017 local election