Warinder Juss

Juss was born in East Africa and moved to Wolverhampton in 1968. He attended local state schools and earned a law degree from the University of Wolverhampton.{{Cite web|url=https://policymogul.com/stakeholders/16518/warinder-juss|title=Warinder Juss|website=Policy Mogul|accessdate=6 July 2024}}

Prior to entering politics, Juss worked as a solicitor at Thompsons Solicitors, where former Wolverhampton South West MP Rob Marris also worked. He also taught law at a further education college in Wolverhampton.

Juss has been active in the Labour Party for over 25 years, participating in every local and national election since 1997. He sits on the Central Executive Council of the GMB trade union, representing the Birmingham & West Midlands region in the National Race Reserved Seat.

Juss is a landlord.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-04|title=House of Commons - The Register of Members' Financial Interests (4 August 2024: Juss, Warinder )|url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmregmem/240804/juss_warinder.htm |access-date=2024-08-31|website=UK Parliament |language=en-GB}}

Juss first stood for election for Labour in the 2004 Wolverhampton City Council election, in his home ward of Penn. He finished in 6th place with 1,135 votes, with all 3 seats up for election as a result of boundary changes.{{Cite web |title=Local Election Results 2004 - Wolverhampton |url=https://www.andrewteale.me.uk/leap/results/2004/63/ |publisher=Andrew Teale}}

Juss was selected as the Labour candidate for Wolverhampton West during the 2024 general election. The selection process was controversial, with Claire Darke MBE, a Wolverhampton Councillor, being excluded from the longlist.{{Cite web|url=https://labouroutlook.org/2023/09/06/the-sound-of-silence-wolverhampton-west-clp/|title=The Sound of Silence – Wolverhampton West CLP|website=Labour Outlook|date=6 September 2023|access-date=22 August 2024}} National Executive Committee member Mish Rahman, who is also a member of Momentum's National Co-ordinating Group, was also blocked from the longlist, leading to criticisms of the selection process.{{Cite web|url=https://labourlist.org/2023/07/wolverhampton-west-labour-selections-hustings-protest-candidates/|title=Protest planned at Wolverhampton West hustings amid row over selection process|website=LabourList|accessdate=24 July 2024}}

Juss campaigned on a platform focusing on community issues, social justice, and supporting local services.

Juss won the Wolverhampton West seat with 19,331 votes (44.3% vote share), returning a majority of 7,868 votes.,{{Cite web|url=https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/parl.wolverhampton-west.2024-07-04/wolverhampton-west/|title=UK Parliamentary general election: The 8 candidates in Wolverhampton West|website=Who Can I Vote For?|accessdate=24 July 2024}} compared to a notional 2019 result of 23,542 votes (46.1% vote share), which would have resulted in a Conservative majority of 45.{{cite web|url=https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/postal_vote_statistics_for_the_g/response/1508835/attach/2/2019%20results%20summary.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1|title=Parliamentary Election: 12 Dec 2019 – results summary by ward|date=January 2020 |accessdate=19 January 2024}}

In his maiden speech, Juss emphasised his commitment to preserving local landmarks, such as Banks's Brewery, and addressing community concerns.{{Cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/news/politics/2024/07/20/ill-fight-to-keep-bankss-says-new-mp-in-his-maiden-speech/|title=I'll fight to keep Banks's, says new MP in his maiden speech|website=Express & Star|accessdate=20 July 2024}}

Juss is a strong supporter of the NHS, social justice, and community welfare. He notably broke ranks with Labour leadership during his candidacy to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza conflict.{{Cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2023/10/31/labour-candidate-breaks-ranks-with-leadership-to-call-for-gaza-ceasefire/|title=Labour candidate breaks ranks with leadership to call for Gaza ceasefire|website=Express & Star|accessdate=31 October 2023}}

Juss is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues follows instructions from his party and votes the same way as other Labour MPs. He has never rebelled against his party.{{cite web |url=https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/26533/warinder_juss/wolverhampton_west/votes |title=Warinder Juss MP, Wolverhampton West voting record |website=TheyWorkForYou |access-date=26 August 2024}}

Juss voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.{{cite news |last=Juss |first=Warinder |date=25 November 2024 |title=How I will be voting on assisted dying bill - Wolverhampton MP talks about his dilemma |url=https://www.expressandstar.com/news/politics/2024/11/25/how-i-will-be-voting-on-assisted-dying-bill-wolverhampton-mp-talks-about-his-dilemma/ |work=Express & Star |location=Wolverhampton |access-date=31 December 2024}}

Juss has two adult children. He is a Sikh and actively participates in community and cultural activities, including playing the tabla at local events. He is also a supporter of his hometown football team Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

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