Paul Maynard

Paul Christopher Maynard (born 16 December 1975) is a British politician and member of the Conservative Party. He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Blackpool North and Cleveleys in 2010. Maynard has served in various governmental positions, including Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice in 2019 and for Transport from 2016 to 2018 and again from 2019 to 2020. Born in Crewe, Cheshire, Maynard overcame physical challenges, including cerebral palsy and a speech defect. He attended St Ambrose College and obtained a first-class history degree from University College, Oxford. Maynard is actively involved in his local church and has served as a governor at a Catholic primary school.