David became Member of Parliament for North Northumberland in July 2024. Immediately prior to this, he was chief executive of homelessness charity, Oasis Community Housing, based in Gateshead.

David’s other roles, including at Tearfund and the Bible Society, have similarly been in the charity sector. His career has taken him around the UK and overseas to promote fairness, egalitarianism, compassion and the empowerment of the vulnerable.

David is a member of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, and Vice Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Groups on Homelessness and North Korea.