Maya Ellis
Maya Anneke Elsie Ellis is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley since 2024.
Early life and career
Ellis attended Ribchester Primary School and Longridge High School before graduating in French and English Literature at Lancaster University. Ellis also has an MBA from Lancaster and Masters in Journalism from University of Central Lancashire.Ellis worked in media in London later moving into local government roles at Salford City Council and as Innovation and Digital Lead in Economic Development Lancashire County Council.
Political career
Ellis is a parish councillor for Ribchester Parish Council.Ellis was elected as the first Labour MP for the Ribble Valley constituency at the 2024 General Election with a majority of 856 defeating Nigel Evans of the Conservatives who had been MP for 32 years.