Nus Ghani
| Nus Ghani MP | |
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| Member of Parliament for Wealden | |
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Assumed office 7 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hendry |
| Majority | 22,967 (40.3%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 September 1972 Birmingham, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater |
Birmingham City University University of Leeds |
| Religion | Islam |
| Website | Official website |
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani[1] (born 1 September 1972) is a British Conservative Party politician who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wealden.[2]
Early life
She was born in Birmingham on 1 September 1972. Ghani was educated in state schools before going onto Birmingham City University and gaining a master's degree from the University of Leeds. Before involvement in politics, she was employed campaigning for charities Age UK and Breakthrough Breast Cancer, before working for the BBC World Service.[3]
Ghani is the daughter of immigrants from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
Parliamentary career
Ghani first stood for Parliament at the 2010 General Election, when she was the candidate for Birmingham Ladywood.[3]
Ghani was elected in the 2015 General Election, following the retirement of Charles Hendry,[4] as one of thirteen Muslims to become members of Parliament.[5]
Her selection was in an open primary where anyone listed on the constituency’s electoral register was eligible to attend and vote for their preferred candidate.[6] The primary attracted nearly 400 residents from across the constituency.[7][8][9]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 61230. p. 9121. 18 May 2015.
- ↑ "Nusrat Ghani MP". Parliament of the United Kingdom.
- 1 2 "My life’s story is not one of a traditional politician.". Nus Ghani Parliamentary Candidate for Wealden.
- ↑ "UK Polling Report - UKPR ELECTION GUIDE - Wealden". Wells, Anthony.
- ↑ "Kashmir origin woman Nusrat Ghani elected as UK’s Parliament member". Only Kashmir.
- ↑ "Nus Ghani chosen by Tories to stand for Wealden". Uckfield News. 6 December 2013.
- ↑ http://www.wealdenconservatives.com/nus-ghani
- ↑ "RESULT: Conservative Nus Ghani wins Wealden seat". Kent and Sussex Courier. May 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Nusrat Ghani selected in open primary to succeed Charles Hendry MP as Wealden Conservative Candidate". Wealden Conservatives.
External links
- Nus Ghani Official website
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Charles Hendry |
Member of Parliament for Wealden 2015–present |
Incumbent |