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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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| 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 tried to become a Member of Parliament three times at the 2015, 2017 and 2019 general elections in the Erewash constituency, coming second to the Conservative Maggie Throup on each occasion.
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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