In March 2024, Tim Barnes was selected as the prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the Cities of London & Westminster, following Nickie Aiken MP's decision not to seek re-election for personal reasons. Tim was elected Deputy Chairman (Political) of our Association in June 2022.
Having moved to the area around Fitzrovia while a student at UCL, Tim lives in Soho. He served on Westminster City Council between May 2018 and May 2022, and was Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Lead Member for Soho.
Outside of politics, he is the CEO of the UK’s leading charity promoting and supporting entrepreneurship. He has worked in start-up support and universities for many years and is particularly focused on education, skills and supporting local businesses. He says,
“My name is Tim Barnes, and I'm standing to be your next MP here in the Cities of London and Westminster. I'm 49 years old. I live in Soho. I work on Strand, where I’m the CEO of a small charity that helps people to start a business and get ahead in life, particularly those from deprived backgrounds. I'm passionate about where I live.
“I loved my time as a Westminster councillor and, indeed, as the Cabinet Member for Young People and Learning covering our children's services, our schools and our libraries. I've worked in the past in universities, and ensuring the next generation reaches its full potential has been a persistent theme throughout my life.
“I want to make our streets safer for everyone, ensure that we get a handle on crime and hold Sadiq Khan to account. I welcome the growth in cycling, but we need to deal with the chaos of abandoned e-bikes. And I want to improve our air quality. I will ensure our public services have the investment they need, including St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington.”
You can contact Tim by email and find out more about him via his website.
