Nus Ghani
| Nus Ghani MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Wealden | |
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Assumed office 7 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hendry |
| Majority | 22,967 (40.3%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 September 1972 Birmingham, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater |
Birmingham City University University of Leeds |
| Website | Official website |
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani[1] (born 1 September 1972) is a British Conservative Party politician who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wealden in East Sussex.[2]
Early life and career
Ghani was born in Birmingham on 1 September 1972, the daughter of parents from Kashmir.[3] Ghani was educated in state schools before studying at Birmingham City University, and after graduation, later received a master's degree from Leeds University.[4] Before becoming involved in politics, she was employed by the charities Age UK and Breakthrough Breast Cancer, and later for the BBC World Service.[5]
Ghani first stood as a parliamentary candidate for Birmingham Ladywood at the 2010 general election.[5]
Parliamentary career
Her selection in December 2013 was at an open primary in which anyone listed on the electoral register in Wealden was eligible to attend and vote for their preferred candidate.[6] The primary attracted nearly 400 residents from around the constituency. The sitting MP, Charles Hendry, had announced he was to retire at the next election.[7][8][9][10]
Ghani was elected in the 2015 general election as the member of parliament for Wealden in East Sussex, with a majority of 22,967, as one of thirteen Muslims to become members of parliament.[3] She was the first Muslim woman to be elected as a Conservative member of parliament. She was appointed as a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee in July 2015.[11]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 61230. p. 9121. 18 May 2015.
- ↑ "Nusrat Ghani MP". Parliament of the United Kingdom.
- 1 2 "Kashmir origin woman Nusrat Ghani elected as UK's Parliament member". Only Kashmir. 9 May 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ↑ Haque, Mozammel (May 2015). "British Muslims and the UK General Elections 2015". The Muslim Weekly. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- 1 2 "My life's story is not one of a traditional politician.". Nus Ghani Parliamentary Candidate for Wealden.
- ↑ "Nus Ghani chosen by Tories to stand for Wealden". Uckfield News. 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "RESULT: Conservative Nus Ghani wins Wealden seat". Kent and Sussex Courier. 8 May 2015.
- ↑ "Nusrat Ghani selected in open primary to succeed Charles Hendry MP as Wealden Conservative Candidate". Wealden Conservatives.
- ↑ "UK Polling Report - UKPR ELECTION GUIDE - Wealden". Wells, Anthony.
- ↑ http://www.wealdenconservatives.com/nus-ghani
- ↑ "Home Affairs Committee: Committee membership announced". Parliament.UK. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
External links
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Charles Hendry |
Member of Parliament for Wealden 2015–present |
Incumbent |