Neil Carmichael was elected as Member of Parliament for Stroud in May 2010.
Neil was educated at the University of Nottingham where he studied politics. His early working life was spent as a farmer, producing beef and lamb.
During the 1990s, Neil was a visiting lecturer at two universities, teaching British Political History and Rural Economics in Europe. At this time, he was also chair of a charity providing day care for adults with learning disabilities.
During the last ten years, Neil has worked in business with a focus on investment in Eastern Europe and public services. He has also provided public relations advice for a range of large companies.