Andrew Percy

Biography

Andrew Percy was Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for the Northern Powerhouse) at the Department for Communities and Local Government from 17 July 2016 until 14 June 2017. He was elected Conservative MP for Brigg and Goole in May 2010.

Andrew’s constituency covers parts of both East Yorkshire, where he was born and grew up, and North Lincolnshire where he has strong ties to both work and family.

Before getting elected to Parliament, Andrew was a local school teacher who specialised in history. Andrew served 10 years as a local councillor where he served as chairman of the Licensing Committee. He also previously served as a parish councillor.