About Mark Hunter (politician)
Mark James Hunter (born 25 July 1957) is a British Liberal Democrat politician and former leader of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council who became Member of Parliament (MP) for Cheadle at a 2005 by-election. At the 2015 general election, Hunter lost his seat to Mary Robinson of the Conservative Party. Hunter then returned to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, and served as the leader of from 19 May 2022 to 21 May 2025. As leader he was also a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and was the combined authority's portfolio holder for Children and Young People. He has continued to serve as Councillor for Cheadle Hulme South. == Education and background == Mark Hunter was educated at Audenshaw Grammar School for Boys and worked as a marketing executive for the Guardian Media Group until 2002. == Political career == === Before Parliament === Mark Hunter ran as the Liberal candidate in Ashton under Lyne in the 1987 general election, and as the Liberal Democrat candidate in Stockport in the 2001 general election. He was first elected to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council in May 1996 for a ward in Marple, and served as chair of education before replacing Patsy Calton as deputy leader and executive member for regeneration in June 2001 when she stood down after becoming the local MP. In May 2002 he became leader of the council. As Leader, Mark Hunter served on the North West Regional Authority. He was also elected to the Liberal Democrat executive on the Local Government Association.
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