Emily Thornberry

Biography:

Emily Thornberry was re-elected MP for Islington South and Finsbury on May 7th 2015 with 22547 votes, taking 50.9% of the vote.

Emily has lived in Islington for 15 years and has three young children who attend state schools. Raised by a single parent living on a council estate, her early experiences as a child have always motivated her both personally and politically. Her mother has been a lifetime Labour supporter and Emily joined the Labour Party aged 17.

Emily has a strong sense of justice and traditional Labour values. She has been active in anti-racist campaigns across London. Before becoming an MP, she campaigned successfully at the national level with trade unions and parents’ groups for more family-friendly employment policies and access to childcare – particularly for women. She is backed by the TGWU and has strong links with other trade unions.

As a human rights lawyer in the chambers of Mike Mansfield QC, she has many years’ experience of representing people as a criminal lawyer, working to achieve greater justice, equality and human rights.

Constituency: Islington South and Finsbury

Constituency Address: 65 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London, N1 1EK

Date of Birth: 27.07.1960

Email: emilythornberrymp@parliament.uk

Party: Labour

Personal Website: http://www.emilythornberry.com/

Westminster Address: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

Westminster Tel: 020 7219 5676

Twitter: @EmilyThornberry

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emily-Thornberry/142202379163151?sk=wall