George Freeman

George Freeman is a British politician with extensive experience across science, innovation, and technology, serving in various ministerial roles and as the MP for Mid Norfolk since 2010. After a distinguished 15-year career in the life sciences sector, which included founding and funding four start-up companies in biomedical venture capital, George Freeman was elected as the Conservative MP for Mid Norfolk in 2010. Immediately establishing himself as a significant figure in Parliament, he served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Minister of State for Climate Change from 2010 to 2011. In July 2011, he was appointed government adviser on Life Sciences, where he was instrumental in coordinating the government’s comprehensive Life Science and Innovation, Health and Wealth Strategies in 2011, followed by the Agri-Tech Industrial Strategy in 2013.

In November 2023, Freeman stepped down from his ministerial post. However, his mandate from constituents remained strong, and he was re-elected as the MP for Mid Norfolk in July 2024. This re-election underscores his enduring commitment to public service and his continued relevance in British politics, bringing a wealth of cross-sectoral expertise in science, innovation, and technology to his parliamentary duties.