| Lewis AtkinsonMP | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central | |
| Incumbent | |
| 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 |
Lewis Malcolm Atkinson (born 1982 or 1983) is a British Labour Party politician and former NHS manager who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sunderland Central since 2024.
Early life and education
Lewis Malcolm Atkinson was born in South Shields and was brought up in South Tyneside. He studied at Wadham College, Oxford, 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.
Career
NHS
Atkinson entered the National Health Service (NHS) through the Graduate Management Training scheme.
Atkinson began working in the North East NHS in 2005, having previously worked in the health team of the Treasury.
Atkinson holds the NHS Leadership Academy's Nye Bevan in Executive Healthcare Leadership.
Political
In January 2012, Atkinson announced that he would run to be on the Labour Party National Executive Committee. In 2013, he was shortlisted to stand in South Shields, but was not ultimately selected.
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." Three days later on 30 May 2024, Atkinson was selected as the Labour Party candidate for the constituency. He was elected in the 2024 general election, winning the seat with 16,852 votes (42.18% of the vote) with a majority of 15.2%.
In November 2024, Atkinson voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted suicide.
Personal life
Atkinson divorced and has 2 children.
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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
- ^ "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
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded byJulie Elliott | Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central 2024–present |
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