Catherine Atkinson is a British Labour Party politician and barrister serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Derby North since 2024.[1][2][3] She defeated Conservative Amanda Solloway.[1]
Catherine Atkinson | |
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| Member of Parliament for Derby North | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Amanda Solloway |
| Majority | 8,915 (21.8%) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Politician, barrister |
| Website | www |
Early life
editTwo of her grandparents were Mexican-American.[4] Atkinson attended Sacred Heart High School, Hammersmith. She graduated a Master of Divinity from the University of Edinburgh. She studied law at City, University of London. She was called to the bar at Deka Chambers in 2006.[5]
Career
editShe is the head of the Society of Labour Lawyers.[1]
She was a councilor for four years whilst she was studying at law school.
She has tried to become a Member of Parliament three times at the 2015, 2017 and 2019 general elections in the Erewash constituency.
Personal life
editHer husband, Daniel, served in Afghanistan and was a retained firefighter with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c Duncan-Duggal, Ben (5 July 2024). "Derby North general election result: meet new MP Catherine Atkinson". LabourList. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Derby North - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Apathy my biggest worry, says Labour candidate". BBC Radio Derby. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ a b "My Story". Catherine Atkinson for Derby North. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Catherine Atkinson". Deka Chambers. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
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