Meet Sam Carling, Youngest MP In UK Born in 2002

Sam Carling, born in 2002, has made history as the youngest Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom and the first MP to be born in the 21st century. Representing the North West Cambridgeshire constituency, Carling’s election in July 2024 marks a significant milestone in British politics.

Carling’s journey to Parliament began in his rural hometown in North East England. He attended Barnard Castle School, an independent boarding school in County Durham, where he excelled academically, achieving 5 A* A-Level grades and an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). He then pursued natural sciences at Christ’s College, Cambridge, graduating with first-class honours in 2023. A dedicated biomedical scientist, Carling continued his studies at Christ’s College as an MPhil student.

His political career took off while he was still an undergraduate. Carling joined the Labour Party and served as co-chair of the Cambridge University Labour Club. In 2022, he was elected to represent West Chesterton on the Cambridge City Council. His commitment to public service and effective leadership saw him re-elected in May 2024. During his tenure, he held the office of executive councillor for open spaces and city services and was a member of the Skills Committee of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.

In the July 2024 United Kingdom general election, Carling ran for Parliament as the Labour candidate for North West Cambridgeshire. His campaign focused on strengthening public services, a resonant issue for many voters. In a closely contested race, Carling narrowly defeated the incumbent Conservative MP, Shailesh Vara, by a margin of just 39 votes, a result confirmed by a recount. The victory was particularly notable as the seat had been held by the Conservatives since its creation in 1997.