Martin Edobor
| Dr Martin Edobor FRSA | |
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| Chair of Young Fabians | |
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Assumed office November 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Alex Adranghi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1989 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University College London |
| Profession | Physician |
Dr Martin Edobor FRSA (born 8 June 1989) is the current Chair of the Young Fabians, NHS Junior doctor and British Labour Party activist.
Background
Edobor gained a Bachelor of Arts in Medical Anthropology from University College London and MBBS, in Medicine from University College London Medical School graduating in 2010 and 2013 respectively, he then worked as a Junior doctor in the East Midlands and London. He later returned to University College London to study an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health
He has been a member of the Young Fabian Executive since 2012, having held roles including Vice Chair in 2014/2015 and Treasurer 2013/14.[1] In November 2011, he founded the Young Fabians Health Network, and as Chair of the network he co-authored the pamphlets Irreversible[2] and Closing the Gap.[3] As Chair of the Young Fabians he has helped to expand the Young Fabian Networks, increasing the number from five to seven, with the addition of a Technology Network and Law Network.
Edobor writes regularly for the grass-roots Labour blog Labour list,[4] Huffington Post,[5] and Progress Online.[6] He is a former local authority school governor at Southern Road Primary School.
In 2014 Martin was named as “One to Watch” by Voice magazine,[7] alongside Anthony Joshua, Helen Oyeyemi and Ella Eyre. He is a member of the Co-operative party, the GMB and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
References
External links
- Irreversible Pamphlet
- Martin Edobor, Progress Online
- Young Fabians website
- Martin Edobor,Labour List
- Young Fabians YouTube
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Alex Adranghi |
Chair of the Young Fabians 2015 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |