Greg Hands MP (Con, Hammersmith & Fulham) - Shadow Treasury Minister
Greg joined the Conservative Party whilst at Cambridge University , and was the Chairman of the University Conservative Association in 1988, and was also an elected officer of the Students Union. He joined Fulham Conservatives in 1991.
In 1998, Greg was elected to the Council for the first time, propelling the Conservatives from third into first place in Eel Brook ward, and unseating the Liberal leader. A year later, Greg was elected Leader of the Conservative group on the Council, and led the Party in the 2002 Council elections to achieving its highest vote share - 43% - since 1978.
In October 2002, Greg was selected as the Party's Parliamentary candidate for Hammersmith & Fulham. The most marginal constituency in London at the 2005 General Election, Greg won the seat from Labour on a 7.35% swing. His majority is 5,029.
In November 2006, Greg was selected by Conservative Party members to fight the new Chelsea & Fulham constituency at the next General Election, expected in 2009. Shaun Bailey (see www.shaunbailey.co.uk) has been selected to fight the new Hammersmith seat. The new boundaries are drawn up by the independent Boundary Commission, and reflect rising population in west London. Until the next election, Greg continues to represent both Fulham and Hammersmith.
In January 2009 Greg was appointed Shadow Treasury Minister by David Cameron.
