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| '''Karen Elizabeth Lumley''' (28 March 1964 – 25 May 2023) was a British ] politician.<ref>"{{London Gazette|issue=59418|date=13 May 2010|page=8746}}</ref> She was elected the ] (MP) for ] in ] in the general election of ], when she defeated former ] ]. She stood down at the general election of ].<ref name="Crawford">{{cite news|last=Crawford|first=Ross|url=https://redditchstandard.co.uk/news/karen-lumley-mp-not-to-defend-redditch-parliamentary-seat/|title=Karen Lumley MP not to defend Redditch parliamentary seat|work=Redditch Standard|date=28 April 2017|accessdate=29 April 2017}}</ref> | '''Karen Elizabeth Lumley''' (28 March 1964 – 25 May 2023) was a British ] politician.<ref>"{{London Gazette|issue=59418|date=13 May 2010|page=8746}}</ref> She was elected the ] (MP) for ] in ] in the general election of ], when she defeated former ] ]. She stood down at the general election of ].<ref name="Crawford">{{cite news|last=Crawford|first=Ross|url=https://redditchstandard.co.uk/news/karen-lumley-mp-not-to-defend-redditch-parliamentary-seat/|title=Karen Lumley MP not to defend Redditch parliamentary seat|work=Redditch Standard|date=28 April 2017|accessdate=29 April 2017}}</ref> | ||
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==Early life and education== | ||
| Lumley was born in ], but grew up in the county of ], in the town of ]. Her early education was at the ], and subsequently the East Warwickshire College. | Lumley was born on 28 March 1964 in ], but grew up in the county of ], in the town of ]. Her early education was at the ], and subsequently the East Warwickshire College. | ||
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| ==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
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| Lumley unsuccessfully contested the ] constituency in ] and at ] level in ]. In both the general elections of ] and ], she unsuccessfully contested the constituency of ] before gaining the seat at the general election of ], defeating the former ] Home Secretary ].<ref name="ukp"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7689461/General-Election-2010-Jacqui-Smith-defeated-in-Redditch.html|title=General Election 2010: Jacqui Smith defeated in Redditch|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=7 May 2010|accessdate=7 March 2016|last=Britten|first=Nick}}</ref> | Lumley unsuccessfully contested the ] constituency in ] and at ] level in ]. In both the general elections of ] and ], she unsuccessfully contested the constituency of ] before gaining the seat at the general election of ], defeating the former ] Home Secretary ].<ref name="ukp"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7689461/General-Election-2010-Jacqui-Smith-defeated-in-Redditch.html|title=General Election 2010: Jacqui Smith defeated in Redditch|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=7 May 2010|accessdate=7 March 2016|last=Britten|first=Nick}}</ref> | ||
| Lumley was one of 175 MPs to vote ''against'' the ] in March 2013 which legalised ] in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346694|title=MP-by-MP: Gay marriage vote|website=bbc.co.uk|date=5 February 2013|accessdate=19 October 2020}}</ref> | |||
| Lumley had said that while she supported ], she had felt that the bill would redefine the meaning of marriage and that her decision would be supported by the majority of her constituents.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/10209609.Redditch_s_MP_votes_against_gay_marriage_bill/|title=Redditch's MP votes against gay marriage bill|work=Redditch Advertiser|date=6 February 2013|accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Lumley held her seat in the election of ].<ref name=bio/> | Lumley had said that while she supported ], she had felt that the bill would redefine the meaning of marriage and that her decision would be supported by the majority of her constituents.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/10209609.Redditch_s_MP_votes_against_gay_marriage_bill/|title=Redditch's MP votes against gay marriage bill|work=Redditch Advertiser|date=6 February 2013|accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Lumley held her seat in the election of ].<ref name=bio/> | ||
| Lumley indicated her support for ] in the ] in March 2016. Lumley commented that the move would regain the ] of the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/14295810.Redditch_MP_Karen_Lumley_joins__Brexit__camp/|title=Redditch MP Karen Lumley joins "Brexit" camp|work=Redditch Advertiser|date=23 February 2016|accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> | |||
| In the ] Lumley sat on the ] as of July 2015. She had previously been part of the ] and the ].<ref name="ukp" /><ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/karen-lumley/4023|title=Karen Lumley MP|publisher=parliament.uk|accessdate=12 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/welsh-affairs-committee/membership/|title=Welsh Affairs Committee: Membership|website=www.parliament.uk|date=9 December 2012|accessdate=9 December 2012}}</ref> Lumley was also a ] in the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/14043879._These_are_essential_skills__says_Redditch_MP_Karen_Lumley_at_St_Johns_Ambulance_s_Everyday_Heroes_Awards/|title="These are essential skills" says Redditch MP Karen Lumley at St Johns Ambulance's Everyday Heroes Awards|work=Redditch Advertiser|date=20 November 2015|accessdate=7 March 2016|last=Sharpe|first=Liz}}</ref> Lumley stood down at the general election of ] due to ill health.<ref name="Crawford"/> | In the ] Lumley sat on the ] as of July 2015. She had previously been part of the ] and the ].<ref name="ukp" /><ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/karen-lumley/4023|title=Karen Lumley MP|publisher=parliament.uk|accessdate=12 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/welsh-affairs-committee/membership/|title=Welsh Affairs Committee: Membership|website=www.parliament.uk|date=9 December 2012|accessdate=9 December 2012}}</ref> Lumley was also a ] in the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/14043879._These_are_essential_skills__says_Redditch_MP_Karen_Lumley_at_St_Johns_Ambulance_s_Everyday_Heroes_Awards/|title="These are essential skills" says Redditch MP Karen Lumley at St Johns Ambulance's Everyday Heroes Awards|work=Redditch Advertiser|date=20 November 2015|accessdate=7 March 2016|last=Sharpe|first=Liz}}</ref> Lumley stood down at the general election of ] due to ill health.<ref name="Crawford"/> | ||
| ==Personal life and death== | |||
| ==Death== | |||
| ⚫ | After becoming an MP, she lived in the area in Brockhill, of ]. She was married to Richard Lumley, a ], and had two children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tellkaren.com/about/personal|title=About Karen: Personal|publisher=Tellkaren.com|date=7 March 2016|accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Lumley died after a long illness on 25 May 2023, |
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| ⚫ | Lumley died after a long illness on 25 May 2023, at the age of 59.<ref></ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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British Conservative politician (1964–2023)
| Karen Lumley | |
|---|---|
| File:KarenLumley.jpg | |
| Member of Parliament for Redditch | |
| In office 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jacqui Smith |
| Succeeded by | Rachel Maclean |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1964-03-28)28 March 1964 Barnsley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 25 May 2023(2023-05-25) (aged 59) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Richard Lumley (1984–2023) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Brockhill, Redditch (2010–2023) |
| Alma mater | Rugby High School for Girls East Warwickshire College |
| Website | tellkaren |
Karen Elizabeth Lumley (28 March 1964 – 25 May 2023) was a British Conservative Party politician. She was elected the Member of Parliament (MP) for Redditch in Worcestershire in the general election of May 2010, when she defeated former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. She stood down at the general election of June 2017.
Early life and education
Lumley was born on 28 March 1964 in Barnsley, but grew up in the county of Warwickshire, in the town of Rugby. Her early education was at the Rugby High School for Girls, and subsequently the East Warwickshire College.
Political career
Lumley was the deputy chair of the Welsh Young Conservatives from 1986 to 1987, and the group leader of the district of Wrexham Maelor from 1991 to 1996. She also served on Clwyd County Council between 1993 and 1996, and on Redditch Borough Council from 2001 to 2003.
Lumley unsuccessfully contested the Delyn constituency in 1997 and at National Assembly level in 1999. In both the general elections of 2001 and 2005, she unsuccessfully contested the constituency of Redditch before gaining the seat at the general election of 2010, defeating the former Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
Lumley was one of 175 MPs to vote against the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 in March 2013 which legalised same sex marriage in England and Wales.
Lumley had said that while she supported civil partnerships, she had felt that the bill would redefine the meaning of marriage and that her decision would be supported by the majority of her constituents. Lumley held her seat in the election of May 2015.
Lumley indicated her support for voting to leave the European Union in the EU Referendum in March 2016. Lumley commented that the move would regain the sovereignty of the United Kingdom.
In the House of Commons Lumley sat on the Finance Committee as of July 2015. She had previously been part of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee and the Transport Select Committee. Lumley was also a Parliamentary Private Secretary in the Department of Health. Lumley stood down at the general election of 2017 due to ill health.
Personal life and death
After becoming an MP, she lived in the area in Brockhill, of Redditch. She was married to Richard Lumley, a geologist, and had two children.
Lumley died after a long illness on 25 May 2023, at the age of 59.
References
- "Karen Lumley MP". BBC Democracy Live. BBC. 5 June 2010. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
- ""No. 59418". The London Gazette. 13 May 2010. p. 8746.
- ^ Crawford, Ross (28 April 2017). "Karen Lumley MP not to defend Redditch parliamentary seat". Redditch Standard. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "Karen Lumley MP". parliament.uk. 15 May 2012. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012.
- Britten, Nick (7 May 2010). "General Election 2010: Jacqui Smith defeated in Redditch". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- "MP-by-MP: Gay marriage vote". bbc.co.uk. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- "Redditch's MP votes against gay marriage bill". Redditch Advertiser. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ^ "Karen Lumley MP". parliament.uk. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- "Redditch MP Karen Lumley joins "Brexit" camp". Redditch Advertiser. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- "Welsh Affairs Committee: Membership". www.parliament.uk. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- Sharpe, Liz (20 November 2015). ""These are essential skills" says Redditch MP Karen Lumley at St Johns Ambulance's Everyday Heroes Awards". Redditch Advertiser. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- "About Karen: Personal". Tellkaren.com. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- Former MP Karen Lumley has died
External links
- Official Website
- 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byJacqui Smith | Member of Parliament for Redditch 2010–2017 |
Succeeded byRachel Maclean |
- 1964 births
- 2023 deaths
- Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies
- UK MPs 2010–2015
- Female members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for English constituencies
- People educated at Rugby High School for Girls
- People from Rugby, Warwickshire
- UK MPs 2015–2017
- 21st-century British women politicians
- 21st-century English women
- 21st-century English people
- British Eurosceptics