Rosie Wrighting
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Rosie Wrighting MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Kettering | |
| Assumed office 5 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Hollobone |
| Majority | 3,900 (7.8%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28/07/1997 (Age 26) [1] |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
Rosie Wrighting is a British politician who has been the Labour Member of Parliament for Kettering since July 2024, following the UK general election.[2] [3]
Background
Wrighting grew up in Geddington and went to Bishop Stopford School in Kettering and Montsaye Academy in Rothwell.
Wrighting joined the Labour Party in 2020, aged 22. In an interview with The Telegraph, Wrighting described wanting more opportunities for people in her community as the motivation for standing as a prospective parliamentary candidate for Labour, specifically on housing and economic security.[4]
In Parliament, Wrighting has said she wants to focus on improving access to mental health services, including for young people.[4]
Before entering Parliament, Wrighting worked in Topshop.[5] She currently lives at home with her mother.[5]
References
- ^ https://twitter.com/tomorrowsmps/status/1735982160715075742
- ^ "Election results for Kettering, 4 July 2024". North Northamptonshire Council. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Rosie Wrighting chosen as Labour's candidate to fight for Kettering MP seat". NortansTelepgraph. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ a b Shirreff, Lauren (12 June 2024). "'Our generation has suffered incredible hardship': Meet Labour's Gen Z wannabe MPs". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b Griffiths, Robbie (6 July 2024). "Meet the Starmtroopers – the bright young MPs set to shine in Labour's new era". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
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