| Chloe Smith MP | |
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Member of Parliament
for Norwich North |
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| Assumed office 23 July 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Ian Gibson |
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| Majority | 7,348 (21.37%) |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 23 July 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Jo Swinson |
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| Born | 17 May 1982 [1] Ashford, Kent[2] |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | University of York |
| Religion | none (atheist) |
| Website | www.chloesmith.org.uk |
Chloe Rebecca Smith (born 17 May 1982) is a British politician and the Conservative Member of Parliament for Norwich North. She was elected to the seat in a by-election on 23 July 2009 following the resignation of Labour MP Ian Gibson after the MPs' expenses scandal.[3]
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Biography
Born in Ashford, Kent, her family moved to Norfolk when she was aged 3.[4] Growing up in Stoke Ferry,[5] Smith attended a comprehensive school in Swaffham, and after a gap-year working for former Conservative education secretary Gillian Shephard, went on to University of York where she read English Literature.[5] She undertook summer work for Bernard Jenkin.
From university she joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu,[4] where she advised private businesses, government departments, and public bodies.
Political career
In 2007 Smith was chosen to be the Conservative candidate for the constituency of Norwich North in the next general election.[5] She then took leave from her job, working for Conservative Central Office on secondment, "bringing her business skills to help the party "draw up detailed plans to put our policies into practice."[4]
Following Ian Gibson's resignation, Smith became the Conservative's by-election candidate and subsequently won the seat becoming the youngest member of the House of Commons.[6] She took her seat in the House of Commons when the parliamentary break ended in October.[7][8]
Political positions
Smith's political stance includes support of the policies of David Cameron and the British Conservative Party, to include lower taxes and opposition to the Lisbon Treaty. She also singles out Benjamin Disraeli as a political leader she admires.[9]
Personal life
Smith is an active volunteer and fundraiser for several charities including Cancer Research UK and Sport Relief. She is a keen cyclist and badminton player.[5] She is an atheist.[8]
References
- ^ "The youngest members of the potential next intake of Conservative MPs". Conservativehome. http://conservativehome.blogs.com/goldlist/2009/07/the-youngest-members-of-the-potential-next-intake-of-conservative-mps.html. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ McSmith, Andy (2009-07-23). "Today Norwich, tomorrow the world for rising star of Tories". The Independent.. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/today-norwich-tomorrow-the-world-for-rising-star-of-tories-1757480.html. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ "Tories beat Labour in by-election". BBC News. 24 July 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8166398.stm. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ a b c "Profile: Chloe Smith". BBC News. 2009-07-24. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8166769.stm. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ a b c d Website Biography
- ^ "Labour braced for key poll defeat". BBC News. 24 July 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8166398.stm. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ Stephenson, Alex (24 July 2009). "Profile:Chloe Smith". politics.co.uk. http://www.politics.co.uk/comment/party-politics/conservatives/profile-chloe-smith-$1313937.htm. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ a b Fisher, Chris (13 October 2009). "New Norwich North MP sworn in". Eastern Daily Press. http://www.edp24.co.uk/content/edp24/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=EDPOnline&tCategory=xDefault&itemid=NOED12%20Oct%202009%2020%3A35%3A03%3A767. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
- ^ Meet Chloe Smith, UK's youngest MP - Norfolk News - EDP24
External links
- Chloe Smith MP official website
- Chloe Smith MP Conservative Party
- They Work For You
- Flickr page
- Gould, Mark (24 July 2009). "Norwich North byelection: who is Chloe Smith?". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jul/24/norwich-north-chloe-smith. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Ian Gibson |
Member of Parliament for Norwich North 2009 – present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Jo Swinson |
Baby of the House 2009 – present |
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