Patrick Brian Hurley is a British Labour Party politician who made history in 2024 by becoming the first Labour Member of Parliament for Southport following his election at the July general election. Born on 25 August 1976 and originally from Prescot in Knowsley, Hurley previously served as a councillor for Mossley Hill on Liverpool City Council from 2011 to 2023, building extensive experience in local government before his parliamentary career.

Since entering Parliament, Hurley has addressed significant issues affecting his constituency and the nation. He became MP for Southport shortly before the tragic 2024 stabbing incident in the town, and following riots on 30 July 2024, he appeared on BBC Radio 4's Today programme to condemn the violence, describing the perpetrators as outside agitators who disrespected the victims' families and the community. In October 2024, he launched what he called a whimsical campaign focused on reducing Freddo chocolate bar prices as a means to engage young people in political discussions about the cost of living crisis. Patrick Hurley writes commentary for Comment Central.