Torsten Bell is a British Labour politician, economist, and author who serves as the Member of Parliament for Swansea West and holds ministerial roles at HM Treasury and the Department for Work and Pensions. He was born in September 1982 in Greenwich, London, and raised in Kent. Before entering politics, he led the Resolution Foundation, a prominent think tank focused on living standards, for nearly a decade.
His career spans economic policy advising, think-tank leadership, and now front-line government. Bell is also the author of Great Britain? How We Get Our Future Back, a book that examines the UK’s economic challenges and proposes a path toward renewal. As a former Treasury adviser and Labour Party policy director, he brings a blend of analytical expertise and political experience to his current roles.
Bell’s appointment as a junior minister in January 2025 marked a significant step for a figure who has long been a behind-the-scenes influence on economic policy. His work continues to shape debates around productivity, inequality, and the future of the British state.
Who is Torsten Bell? (Background and Biography)
Torsten Henricson Bell
Labour MP for Swansea West; Parliamentary Secretary at HM Treasury
September 1982 (age 42 as of 2025)
Author of Great Britain? How We Get Our Future Back (2024)
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