Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, economist and author |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | September 1982 |
| Birthplace | Greenwich, London, England |
Latest News about Torsten Bell
20/04/2026
Torsten Bell MP called an emergency public meeting in Swansea to discuss how best to protect children from online harm. The meeting focused on proposals for a social media ban for under-16s. He later thanked the parents, teachers and residents who attended.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Labour Party politician and economist serving as Member of Parliament for Swansea West since 2024. Previously chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, an economic think tank, from 2015 to 2024. |
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| Known for | Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation (2015-2024) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Mansfield College, Oxford |
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| Degree | BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) |
| Other | Editor of the student newspaper Cherwell during his time at Oxford |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Lives much of the time in Wales |
| Ancestry | Scottish-Swedish descent |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | Former Swansea University teacher |
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| Siblings | Twin brother, Olaf |
| Children | 2 |
Career
| Early career | Treasury civil servant; member of the Council of Economic Advisers during the 2007-2008 financial crisis; special adviser to Alistair Darling |
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| Policy roles | Director of Policy for the Labour Party under Ed Miliband (2010-2015) |
| Think tank | Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation (2015-2024) |
| Parliament | Labour MP for Swansea West since 4 July 2024 |
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| Publications | Great Britain? How We Get Our Future Back |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was parachuted as Labour's candidate for Swansea West despite having no prior connection to Swansea or Wales | |
| 2. Reportedly accompanied the chancellor to key meetings before the Autumn Budget | |
| 3. Has a twin brother named Olaf |
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