Lewis Malcolm Atkinson (born 1982 or 1983)[1] is a British Labour Party politician and former NHS manager who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sunderland Central since 2024.[2]
Lewis Atkinson | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Julie Elliott |
| Majority | 6,073 (15.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lewis Malcolm Atkinson 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42) South Shields, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Wadham College, University of Oxford University of Birmingham |
Early life and education
editLewis Malcolm Atkinson[3] was born in South Shields and was brought up in South Tyneside.[4] He studied at Wadham College, Oxford,[5] where he studied Philosophy, politics and economics, and at the University of Birmingham, where he earned a master's degree in healthcare leadership and management.[6]
Career
editNHS
editAtkinson entered the National Health Service (NHS) through the Graduate Management Training scheme.[6]
Atkinson began working in the North East NHS in 2005, having previously worked in the health team of the Treasury.[6]
Atkinson holds the NHS Leadership Academy's Nye Bevan in Executive Healthcare Leadership.[6]
Political
editIn January 2012, Atkinson announced that he would run to be on the Labour Party National Executive Committee.[7] In 2013, he was shortlisted to stand in South Shields, but was not ultimately selected.[4]
Incumbent MP for Sunderland Central Julie Elliott announced that she would not seek reelection at the 2024 general election, which Atkinson later described as a "total surprise."[1] Three days later on 30 May 2024, Atkinson was selected as the Labour Party candidate for the constituency.[8][9] He was elected in the 2024 general election,[10] winning the seat with 16,852 votes (42.18% of the vote) with a majority of 15.2%.[11][12]
In November 2024, Atkinson voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted suicide.[13]
Personal life
editAtkinson is married with 2 children.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Clark, Kevin (18 July 2024). "New Sunderland Central MP Lewis Atkinson on being a newbie in Parliament, and his hopes for the city". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Election latest: Tories to collapse in worst result ever, exit poll projects; Farage forecast to become an MP". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Robertson, Ross (5 July 2024). "Sunderland Central General Election results for 2024". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b Pidd, Helen (9 April 2013). "Wonks not welcome: who will succeed David Miliband in South Shields?". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ https://www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/news/multiple-wadham-alumni-elected-as-mps
- ^ a b c d "Board". Insights North East. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ LabourList (2012-01-08). "Another candidate announces their NEC candidacy". LabourList. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Whitfield, Graeme (2024-07-02). "Sunderland Central general election candidates for 2024". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Labour announces two new candidates to stand in North East seats". The Northern Echo. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Whitfield, Graeme (2024-05-31). "Labour announces election candidates in Gateshead and Sunderland". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "UK general election results live: Exit poll predicts Labour to win general election landslide". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Labour's Lewis Atkinson elected MP for Sunderland Central". The Northern Echo. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading". UK Parliament. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
External links
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- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
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