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| '''Natascha Engel MP''' (born ] ]) is a ] ]. She was elected as the ] ] for ] in the ]. She has extensive involvement in the ] movement and has close connections to ]. | '''Natascha Engel MP''' (born ] ]) is a ] ]. She was elected as the ] ] for ] in the ]. | ||
| ==Personal life and education== | ==Personal life and education== | ||
| ===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
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| ===Family life=== | ===Family life=== | ||
| She is married to David |
She is married to David,<ref name="DSJPIC"></ref> a ] They have three sons, Malek (born November 2003), Anton (born May 2005, shortly after her 2005 campaign,<ref name="Anton">, BBC News, Tuesday, 31 May 2005</ref>) and Lukas (born January 2008). | ||
| ==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
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| She was an assistant to ] in February 2003, and the two have co-written a pamphlet,<ref name="TUC pamphlet"> ()</ref> published by the TUC, and an article,<ref name="NS article"></ref> published by ], arguing that unions should offer learning opportunities in order to recruit more members. | She was an assistant to ] in February 2003, and the two have co-written a pamphlet,<ref name="TUC pamphlet"> ()</ref> published by the TUC, and an article,<ref name="NS article"></ref> published by ], arguing that unions should offer learning opportunities in order to recruit more members. | ||
| Despite the lack of local connections, she was selected<ref>Francis Elliott, "", ''The Independent on Sunday'', 8 February 2004, p. 4</ref> as the Labour candidate for North East Derbyshire following the retirement of the sitting Labour MP ]. Her connections with allies of Gordon Brown were remarked upon. | Despite the lack of local connections, she was selected<ref>Francis Elliott, "", ''The Independent on Sunday'', 8 February 2004, p. 4</ref> as the Labour candidate for North East Derbyshire following the retirement of the sitting Labour MP ]. Her connections with allies of Gordon Brown were remarked upon. Engel took her seat, easily, with a majority of 10,065. | ||
| Her husband, Salisbury-Jones, was serving as the membership secretary to the the North-East Derbyshire Labour Party.<ref name="NEDLP">North East Derbyshire Labour Party </ref> Engel took her seat, easily, with a majority of 10,065. | |||
| She (together with her husband) bought a house in her constituency<ref name="LPROP">Engel (together with Salisbury-Jones) retain business and residential property interests in Lambeth, London</ref> in Barrow Hill in July 2006. | |||
| ==Parliament== | ==Parliament== | ||
| When the ] were established in the new Parliament, Engel was appointed to the ]. She made her ]<ref name="maiden">'''', House of Commons, 6th series, vol. 437, cols. 1012-1013</ref> on ] ], the last of the incoming Labour MPs to do so, paying tribute to her predecessor ] for his work. Engel concentrated on constituency affairs. She supported the devolution of power and resources to local communities, highlighting examples in ] and ]. | When the ] were established in the new Parliament, Engel was appointed to the ]. She made her ]<ref name="maiden">'''', House of Commons, 6th series, vol. 437, cols. 1012-1013</ref> on ] ], the last of the incoming Labour MPs to do so, paying tribute to her predecessor ] for his work. Engel concentrated on constituency affairs. She supported the devolution of power and resources to local communities, highlighting examples in ] and ]. Engel referred to ] as "the simple idea that if someone helps their neighbour, their neighbour will help them". | ||
| ⚫ | Engel has not broken the Labour whip in her time in Parliament.<ref name="whip">The website shows that the only occasion on which she has differed from a majority of Labour MPs was on a Private members' bill, and on free votes on reform of the House of Lords.</ref> However, asked in an interview, in 2005, "If you were an MP at the time, how did you vote on military action in Iraq?", Engel answered, "Against".<ref name="Iraq">" - part two", guardian.co.uk, Monday, 26 September 2005</ref> After entering Parliament, Engel has voted, consistently, (] ], ] ], ] ]), with the government, against motions calling for an independent inquiry on the ].<ref name="Iraq Select committee inquiry">.</ref><ref name="Iraq Inquiry"></ref><ref name="Iraq again"></ref> | ||
| Engel referred to ] as "the simple idea that if someone helps their neighbour, their neighbour will help them". | |||
| ⚫ | In 2006, Engel's name was included on a list of 15 up and coming Labour MPs compiled for ].<ref name="Portland">Paul Murphy, "", ''Media Guardian'', 2 February 2006</ref> She backed<ref name="deputy">"Peter Hain's ", ''Guardian Unlimited'', Thursday, 17 May 2007</ref><ref name="Haindeputy">Engel - for Hain </ref> ]<ref name="hainguprofile">, ''Guardian Unlimited'', Profile (GUP)</ref> for deputy leader of the Labour Party in the 2007 leadership contest. | ||
| ⚫ | Engel has not broken the Labour whip in her time in Parliament.<ref name="whip">The website shows that the only occasion on which she has differed from a majority of Labour MPs was on a Private members' bill, and on free votes on reform of the House of Lords.</ref> However, asked in an interview, in 2005, "If you were an MP at the time, how did you vote on military action in Iraq?", Engel answered, "Against".<ref name="Iraq">" - part two", guardian.co.uk, Monday, 26 September 2005</ref> After entering Parliament, Engel has voted, consistently, (] ], ] ], ] ]), with the government, against motions calling for an independent inquiry on the ].<ref name="Iraq Select committee inquiry">.</ref><ref name="Iraq Inquiry"></ref><ref name="Iraq again"></ref> | ||
| Engel was ] to Peter Hain in his position as Secretary of State for Work & Pensions from ] ], until Hain resigned from the Cabinet. | |||
| ⚫ | In 2006, Engel's name was included on a list of 15 up and coming Labour MPs compiled for ].<ref name="Portland">Paul Murphy, "", ''Media Guardian'', 2 February 2006</ref> She backed<ref name="deputy">"Peter Hain's ", ''Guardian Unlimited'', Thursday, 17 May 2007</ref><ref name="Haindeputy">Engel - for Hain </ref> ]<ref name="hainguprofile">, ''Guardian Unlimited'', Profile (GUP)</ref> for deputy leader of the Labour Party in the 2007 leadership contest |
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| ⚫ | </ref> She has shown special interest in the sexual health of youth, including the free supply, on the ], (NHS) of condoms,<ref name="CONDOMS">(Failed Bill 2006/07 session)</ref> advocating, through the ], that youth sexual health should find special attention in the next Labour Party manifesto.<ref name="YSEX">. ''Dear Ed: Manifesto suggestions. '' Fabian Review, Autumn 2007</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Through to the summer recess 2008, Natascha was on maternity leave with her third child, Lukas, <ref name="MATL">Jennifer Ivers, "", ''Derbyshire Times'', 25 October 2007</ref><ref name="NAME">Richard Marsden, "", ''The Star'', 15 January 2008</ref>but was occasionally attending the ], where she took part in some votes and even gave a short speech against smacking children. | ||
| Engel was ] to Hain from ] ] (Hain resigned his ] posts on ] ]<ref name="Hainres">, BBC News, Tuesday, 24 January 2008</ref>). | |||
| ==Work for Young People== | |||
| Standing down from the Work and Pensions Committee on ] ],<ref name="WPC"> "" Thursday, 8 November 2007</ref> she has been recognised for her work with the UK Youth Parliament.<ref name="UKPA"> 28 November 2007</ref><ref name="DT">''Derbyshire Times'', 13 December 2007</ref> | |||
| Since 2007 Natascha has been a Trustee of the ] and in 2008 became one of 3 Honorary Presidents of the ]. | |||
| Engel has worked to encourage local and national ] thought in youngsters and advocates the lowering of the voting age to sixteen.<ref name="YDEMO"> North-East Derbyshire District Council</ref><ref name="VID"> The interactive magazine for North East Derbyshire</ref><ref name="NAT">15 Oct, 2007 </ref><ref name=VA16> Hansard, 5 Dec 2007 : Column 855 | |||
| ⚫ | Through to the summer recess 2008 |
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| ⚫ | </ref> She has shown special interest in the sexual health of youth, including the free supply, on the ], (NHS) of condoms,<ref name="CONDOMS">(Failed Bill 2006/07 session)</ref> advocating, through the ], that youth sexual health should find special attention in the next Labour Party manifesto.<ref name="YSEX">. ''Dear Ed: Manifesto suggestions. '' Fabian Review, Autumn 2007</ref> In 2007, Natascha wont the Children & Youth Champion Award at the Charity Champion Awards for her work for Young People, most notably with the UK Youth Parliament.<ref name="UKPA"> 28 November 2007</ref><ref name="DT">''Derbyshire Times'', 13 December 2007</ref> | ||
| ==Affiliations== | ==Affiliations== | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 13 September 2008
| Natascha EngelMP | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Barnes |
| Majority | 10,065 (23.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1967-04-09) 9 April 1967 (age 57) Berlin, Germany |
| Nationality | United Kingdom (British Subject) |
| Political party | (New) Labour |
| Spouse | David (Newton) Salisbury-Jones |
| Children | three (Malek, Anton, Lukas) |
| Residence | United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | King's College London, University of Westminster |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | http://www.nataschaengelmp.org.uk/ |
| Favorite album | |
Natascha Engel MP (born 9 April 1967) is a British politician. She was elected as the Labour Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire in the 2005 general election.
Personal life and education
Early life
Natascha Engel was born in Berlin, Germany to a German father and an English mother. She was educated at the independent Kent College in Canterbury, and trained as a linguist at King's College London (KCL) ( German and Portuguese) and at the University of Westminster (UW) (MA in Technical and Specialised Translation). In addition to her political career, Engel has done postgraduate work in translation: she speaks German, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Family life
She is married to David, a veterinary surgeon They have three sons, Malek (born November 2003), Anton (born May 2005, shortly after her 2005 campaign,) and Lukas (born January 2008).
Politics
While living in Madrid, Spain, Engel worked as a volunteer for two years in the local office of Amnesty International while earning a living as a teacher of English. After returning to Britain to work as a Teletext subtitler, Engel joined the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU). She was among the first join the Organising Academy of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), serving with the Graphical, Paper and Media Union (GPMU); she worked on political fund ballots in persuading trade union members to retain their financial backing for the Labour Party.
Engel joined the Labour Party staff as a Trade Union Liaison Officer organising marginal seats campaigning at the 2001 general election. She later became policy co-ordinator for the Trade Union Liaison Office, before leaving to work as programme director of the Smith Institute. Her work there included researching on skills and the needs of working women. In October 2002 through the Smith Institute she co-authored the book "Age of Regions: Meeting the Productivity Challenge".
She was an assistant to John Healey in February 2003, and the two have co-written a pamphlet, published by the TUC, and an article, published by The New Statesman, arguing that unions should offer learning opportunities in order to recruit more members.
Despite the lack of local connections, she was selected as the Labour candidate for North East Derbyshire following the retirement of the sitting Labour MP Harry Barnes. Her connections with allies of Gordon Brown were remarked upon. Engel took her seat, easily, with a majority of 10,065.
Parliament
When the Select Committees were established in the new Parliament, Engel was appointed to the Work and Pensions Committee. She made her maiden speech on 20 October 2005, the last of the incoming Labour MPs to do so, paying tribute to her predecessor Harry Barnes for his work. Engel concentrated on constituency affairs. She supported the devolution of power and resources to local communities, highlighting examples in Staveley and Grassmoor. Engel referred to socialism as "the simple idea that if someone helps their neighbour, their neighbour will help them".
Engel has not broken the Labour whip in her time in Parliament. However, asked in an interview, in 2005, "If you were an MP at the time, how did you vote on military action in Iraq?", Engel answered, "Against". After entering Parliament, Engel has voted, consistently, (31 October 2006, 11 June 2007, 25 March 2008), with the government, against motions calling for an independent inquiry on the Iraq war.
In 2006, Engel's name was included on a list of 15 up and coming Labour MPs compiled for News Corporation. She backed Peter Hain for deputy leader of the Labour Party in the 2007 leadership contest.
Engel was Parliamentary Private Secretary to Peter Hain in his position as Secretary of State for Work & Pensions from 16 July 2007, until Hain resigned from the Cabinet.
Through to the summer recess 2008, Natascha was on maternity leave with her third child, Lukas, but was occasionally attending the Commons, where she took part in some votes and even gave a short speech against smacking children.
Work for Young People
Since 2007 Natascha has been a Trustee of the UK Youth Parliament and in 2008 became one of 3 Honorary Presidents of the British Youth Council.
Engel has worked to encourage local and national democratic thought in youngsters and advocates the lowering of the voting age to sixteen. She has shown special interest in the sexual health of youth, including the free supply, on the National Health Service, (NHS) of condoms, advocating, through the Fabians, that youth sexual health should find special attention in the next Labour Party manifesto. In 2007, Natascha wont the Children & Youth Champion Award at the Charity Champion Awards for her work for Young People, most notably with the UK Youth Parliament.
Affiliations
- The Centre Forum
- The Fabian Society
- The General, Municipal, Boilermakers and Allied Trade Union (GMB)
- Sheffield Football Club
Publications
- Balls, E., Costley, N., Engel, N., (ed.), Gemmell, S., Healey, J., MP, Johnson, A., MP, Raynsford, N., MP, Riordan, T., Samuda, R., White, P.(Dr.), Age of Regions: Meeting the UK Productivity Challenge, 2002, ISBN 1-902-48850-4
- Engel, N., Healey, J., (MP), Learning to organise, TUC, 2003, ISBN 1-850-06659-0
- Engel, N., Healey, J., (MP), Everybody out . . . for training!, The Skill Factor (Special Supplement), New Statesman, Vol. 132, March 10, 2003. p. xiv
- Engel, N., Sodha, S., Johnson, M., Moving on up : progression in the labour market, Politics for a New Generation: The Progressive Moment,(Pearce, N., Margo, J. eds.), Palgrave Macmillan, 2007, pp 191-214, ISBN 0-230-52493-1
References
- KCL German Department
- KCL Portuguese Department
- UW Technical and Specialised Translation
- David Salisbury-Jones, Vet.
- New arrival for newly elected MP , BBC News, Tuesday, 31 May 2005
- Learning to Organize (pdf)
- Everybody out . . . for training! (pdf)
- Francis Elliott, "Blair allies lose ground to the Brown babes", The Independent on Sunday, 8 February 2004, p. 4
- Hansard, House of Commons, 6th series, vol. 437, cols. 1012-1013
- The Publicwhip website shows that the only occasion on which she has differed from a majority of Labour MPs was on a Private members' bill, and on free votes on reform of the House of Lords.
- "Labour MPs on Iraq - part two", guardian.co.uk, Monday, 26 September 2005
- Division Nos. 330/331.
- Division No. 135
- Division No. 666
- Paul Murphy, "How Murdoch plans to win friends and influence people", Media Guardian, 2 February 2006
- "Peter Hain's backers", Guardian Unlimited, Thursday, 17 May 2007
- Engel deputizes - for Hain
- Peter Hain, Guardian Unlimited, Profile (GUP)
- Jennifer Ivers, "MP Natascha looks to the future", Derbyshire Times, 25 October 2007
- Richard Marsden, "MP has her third baby", The Star, 15 January 2008
- What is 'Question Time'? North-East Derbyshire District Council
- YOURspace The interactive magazine for North East Derbyshire
- What can MPs do to engage with young people? 15 Oct, 2007
- Voting Age (Reduction) Hansard, 5 Dec 2007 : Column 855
- Access to Contraceptive Services Bill (Failed Bill 2006/07 session)
- Sex and relationships. Dear Ed: Manifesto suggestions. Fabian Review, Autumn 2007
- Children & Youth Champion 28 November 2007
- Derbyshire Times, 13 December 2007
- The Center Forum
- Labour Representation Committee
- Sheffield's Sport For All With Caborn , Football Foundation, 28 April 2006
External links
- BBC Politics
- Constituency Report 2008 (pdf)
- Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle
- QDOS Profile
- Natascha Engel MP (Engel's own website)
- TheyWorkForYou.com
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