Stockton North
John Gerard McDermottroe

John Gerard McDermottroe, also known as John Mac, is the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the Stockton North constituency. A native of Middlesbrough, John has spent the majority of his life in Billingham. His educational journey began in Billingham schools and continued at Teesside Polytechnic, now recognized as Teesside University.

Professional Background and Business Ventures

John embarked on his career at I.C.I in Billingham, where he advanced to the role of Supervisor at the Nitram Plants in Portrack. He briefly worked as a Shift Manager at the Albright & Wilson Chemical site in Widnes before returning to Billingham. In the early 1990s, John founded his own businesses and has remained a prominent figure in the local community ever since.

Political Engagement and Vision

Despite having no initial interest in politics—despite his uncle’s background as a Labour MP and European Minister—John became actively involved in politics due to his concerns over the perceived erosion of democracy following Brexit. He is deeply disheartened by the current state of politics in the country and believes that the major parties are failing to represent the concerns of the majority. John is committed to advocating for a better future and believes that the nation has the potential to achieve far greater things.