Samantha Dixon

Samantha Dixon
Born	Samantha Kate Georgeson Reading, Berkshire, England
Occupation	Politician
Years active	2011–present
Known for	Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston; Former Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council

Samantha Kate Dixon (born Georgeson) is a British political figure currently serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Chester North and Neston. She previously represented the City of Chester seat from 2022 until its dissolution in 2024. Affiliated with the Labour Party, Dixon held the position of Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council between 2015 and 2019.

Early life

Dixon was born in Reading, Berkshire, and relocated to Chester at the age of four, living in Hoole and Upton-by-Chester. Her secondary education took place at Christleton High School.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from the University of Sheffield in 1987. From 1989 until 1997, she served as a senior press officer at Sotheby's.

Local government career

Dixon entered local politics when she was elected to Cheshire West and Chester Council in 2011, representing the Chester City and Garden Quarter ward. She successfully retained her seat in both the 2015 and 2019 elections but chose not to run in the 2023 local elections.

Following Labour's acquisition of council control in 2015, Dixon became the council’s first female leader. She resigned from this leadership role after the 2019 local elections, during which Labour maintained control but lost its overall majority.

In recognition of her political contributions, Dixon was honoured with an appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours.

Parliamentary career

In October 2022, Dixon was selected as Labour’s candidate for the City of Chester by-election, which was called after incumbent Labour MP Chris Matheson resigned. Among her campaign promises was an initiative to achieve World Heritage Site status for the Chester Rows.

The by-election featured nine contenders, with a total turnout of 41.2%, equating to 28,541 votes cast. Dixon secured a commanding victory, receiving 60.8% of votes (17,309), resulting in a majority of 10,974. Following her success, she committed to representing Chester’s interests vigorously in Westminster.

Dixon took her seat in the House of Commons on 5 December and was officially welcomed by Keir Starmer and fellow Labour MPs on 7 December. She notably became the first MP to swear her Oath of Allegiance to Charles III.

In February 2023, Dixon was appointed as a Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rachel Reeves, later advancing to an opposition whip role in September. In April 2024, an individual was convicted for stalking and harassing her.

During the 2024 general election, Dixon stood for election in the newly formed constituency of Chester North and Neston and was successfully elected. She was subsequently named Government Whip (Vice-Chamberlain of the Household) and participated as one of those "taken hostage" during the 2024 State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024.

In November 2024, Dixon supported the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which seeks to legalise assisted suicide.

Personal life

Dixon is married to Nicholas and together they have three children. She enjoys knitting as a leisure activity.

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