Dave Robertson

David Charles Robertson is a British Labour Party politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Lichfield since 2024.

Early life and career Robertson grew up in Lichfield, attending Willows Primary School and Nether Stowe School. He studied physics at the University of Liverpool, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He went on to study at the University of Birmingham, where he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Robertson taught physics and astronomy at Great Barr School and Paget High School, before becoming a union organiser for NASUWT.

In 2019, Robertson became a member of Lichfield District Council. In February 2025, Robertson faced calls to step down from his council role after missing a fourth consecutive meeting of the Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel. The following month, Robertson confirmed his decision to resign from both Lichfield City Council and Lichfield District Council.