Lewis Atkinson
Lewis Atkinson | |
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| 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 South Shields, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
Lewis Malcolm Atkinson is a British Labour Party politician and NHS manager who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sunderland Central since 2024.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Lewis Malcolm Atkinson[2] was born in South Shields and was brought up in South Tyneside.[3] He studied at the University of Birmingham, where he earned a master's degree in healthcare leadership and management.[4]
Career[edit]
NHS[edit]
Atkinson entered the National Health Service (NHS) through the Graduate Management Training scheme.[4]
Atkinson has worked in the North East NHS since 2005, having previously worked in the health team of the Treasury.[4]
Atkinson holds the NHS Leadership Academy's Nye Bevan in Executive Healthcare Leadership.[4]
Political[edit]
In January 2012, Atkinson announced that he would run to be on the Labour Party National Executive Committee.[5] In 2013, he was shortlisted to stand in South Shields, but was not ultimately selected.[3]
In May 2024, Atkinson was selected as the Labour Party candidate to become the Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central.[6][7] He was elected in the 2024 general election, succeeding Julie Elliott who did not seek reelection.[8] He won the seat with 16,852 votes, earning 42.18% of the vote with a majority of 15.2%.[9][10]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
External links[edit]
- 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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