Phil Brickell

Phil Brickell (born 1986 or 1987) is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolton West since 2024.

Brickell has also served as a councillor on Manchester City Council for Baguley ward.

Early life and education
Brickell was born in 1986 or 1987 in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. He was educated at Bolton School, an independent school in Bolton, having received a "subsidised place". He then read Law at Durham University. While at university, he spent a year abroad at the University of Hanover.

Early career
Following university, Brickell was employed in the medical records department at the Royal Bolton Hospital. From 2009 onwards he worked in the financial services industry, most recently with NatWest Group.

Political career
Since 2023, Brickell has been a Labour and Co-operative councillor representing Baguley Ward on Manchester City Council.

In the 2024 General Election, Brickell was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolton West with 17,363 votes (38.9%) and a majority of 4,945 over the second place Conservative candidate.