Holly Whitbread

Holly Whitbread is a skilled parliamentary researcher and local government leader with extensive experience in political communications and public policy. Currently serving as a Parliamentary Researcher to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice at the Office of Alex Chalk KC MP, Holly specializes in Local Government and Housing Policy. As an Essex County Councillor, Holly represents Epping and Theydon Bois and holds multiple leadership roles, including Special Lead Member for Highways Communications and Deputy Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care. Previous roles include District Councillor and Cabinet Member for Housing and Community at Epping Forest District Council, where Holly spearheaded housing initiatives, and External Communications Manager for the Confederation of Paper Industries, focusing on parliamentary relations. Holly's academic background includes a Master's Degree in Contemporary History from King's College London and a Bachelor's Degree in History and Politics from the University of Exeter.