Keir Mather MP Delivering a Fresh Start for Selby and Ainsty
About Keir
"Being your Member of Parliament is the honour of my lifetime. I am proud that the people of Selby and Ainsty put their faith in me, I will work every day to deliver the fresh start our area desperately needs." Keir Mather MP
Keir was elected as your Labour Member of Parliament for Selby and Ainsty in the by-election in July 2023.
Born and educated locally in Brough, moving onto to study History and Politics at Wadham College, Oxford before receiving a Master of Public Policy degree at University College, Oxford.
Keir has worked as a Parliamentary Researcher for Wes Streeting MP and as a Public Affairs Advisor for the Confederation of British Industry.
He currently serves as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Rt Hon. David Lammy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, as well as sitting on the House of Commons Treasury and Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committees respectively. Keir also serves as an Opposition Whip for the Labour Party.
In Parliament, he has been fighting for the people of Selby and Ainsty on issues such as the cost of living crisis, SEND provision, rural crime, public transport and underperforming NHS services. Keir made his Maiden Speech in the House of Commons on 16th October 2023, during a debate on Early Years Provision.
Keir lives in Selby and is a passionate supporter of the Rugby League team Hull KR.