A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
Max Wilkinson MP
Max is Cheltenham's MP - Fighting for a fair deal for our town
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Meet Max Wilkinson
Max is Cheltenham's man in Westminster. Elected as our MP in July 2024, he is already hitting the ground running, campaigning for our town.
Living in Fairview with his wife and daughter, Max has helped Cheltenham make progress on issues ranging from affordable housing to the environment and the cost of living over a decade as a Councillor.
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