Will Quince

Will Quince MP
Member of Parliament for Colchester
Incumbent
Assumed office 8 May 2015
Preceded by	Sir Bob Russell
Majority	5,575 (11.5%)
Personal details
Born	27 December 1982 Buckinghamshire, England
Political party	Conservative
Alma mater	Aberystwyth University

William James Quince^[1] (born 27 December 1982) is a British Conservative Party politician. He was elected at the 2015 general election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Colchester, replacing the incumbent Liberal Democrat MP Sir Bob Russell.^[2]

Following the 2015 general election he holds a dual mandate as member of parliament for Colchester and Borough Councillor for Prettygate ward.

He has been one of the representatives for Prettygate ward on Colchester Borough Council since the 2011 local election and served as leader of the Conservative group on the council from 2011 to 2014, when he stepped down to focus on the then forthcoming general election.^[3]

Quince also stood for Colchester at the 2010 general election, coming second behind Russell.

Background

Quince's background is in law and customer development. Prior to taking his position as an MP he held positions at Concur Technologies, Britvic Soft Drinks and several law firms.^[4]

References

1. The London Gazette: no. 61230. p. 9122. 18 May 2015.
2. "Colchester parliamentary constituency". BBC. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
3. "Will Quince stands down as leader of the Conservative group on Colchester Council". Colchester & Clacton Gazette. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
4. "Will Quince | LinkedIn". Linkdin. Retrieved 19 January 2016.