Jessica Morden
MP
Member of Parliament
for Newport East
Assumed office
5 May 2005
Preceded by Alan Howarth
Majority 8,003 (21.7%)
Personal details
Born (1968-05-29) 29 May 1968 (age 55)
Website www.jessicamorden.com


Jessica Elizabeth Morden (born 29 May 1968) was first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Newport East in 2005.

Parliamentary career

Morden was selected as the Labour Party candidate for Newport East in 2005 by the all-women shortlists method. She was elected as the first female MP in South East Wales with a 6,800 majority.

Morden was re-elected at the 2017 general election with a much increased majority of 8,003.