Alex Cunningham
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 69 |
| Web site | www.alexcunninghammp.com |
| Date of birth | May 1,1955 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Harthill |
| United Kingdom | |
| Office | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Evaline Cunningham |
| Party | Labour Party |
| Books | Smoking in Private Vehicles Bill [HL] |
| Job | Politician |
| Education | Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College |
| Darlington College | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 450681 |
Alex Cunningham Life story
Alexander Cunningham MP is a British Labour Party politician. He was elected at the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament for Stockton North. Born in Scotland, Cunningham moved to the town of Darlington in County Durham at a young age.
James Cleverly issues Commons apology for 'inappropriate language'
... He said he used the term to describe the constituency s MP, Alex Cunningham...
James Cleverly admits calling Labour MP 'unparliamentary' word
... James Cleverly had denied claims he called the Stockton North constituency a swearword in response to a question in the Commons from Alex Cunningham...
Home Secretary denies calling Stockton North derogatory term
... Labour MP Alex Cunningham alleged the swear word was used during Prime Minister s Questions on Wednesday...
Probe into more dead crabs and lobsters along North East coast
... " Stockton North Labour MP Alex Cunningham is calling for financial aid for fishermen across the region...
Magistrates to get more powers to jail criminals for longer
... Labour s shadow courts and sentencing minister Alex Cunningham also criticised the move, calling it " another sticking plaster" solution...
Disabled mum who killed herself failed by benefits agency
... Alex Cunningham, Labour MP for Stockton North, said the DWP had systematic problems ...
James Cleverly issues Commons apology for 'inappropriate language'
By Sam FrancisPolitical reporter, BBC News
James Cleverly has apologised in The House of Commons for using " inappropriate language" about a Labour MP but denied he used a derogatory term to describe Stockton North.
The home secretary has faced he used a swearword to describe the Labour-run area.
Addressing the controversy directly for the First Time , Mr Cleverly said he " would never" insult Stockton.
He Said he used the term to describe the constituency's MP, Alex Cunningham .
Following claims he called the Stockton North constituency a " shithole" Mr Cleverly said: " For the avoidance of Doubt . . I did not, would not and would never make such comments about his constituency. "
Responding to a point of order raised by Mr Cunningham, the home secretary said: " I know what I said. I rejected The Accusation that I criticised his constituency.
" My criticism, which I made from a sedentary position, about the honourable gentleman used inappropriate language for which I apologise.
" But I will not accept that my criticism was of his constituency because it was not. "
A source close to Mr Cleverly had previously admitted he used " unparliamentary" language to describe Mr Cunningham but denied he had criticised Stockton.
Making a statement in The House of Commons raises the stakes for Mr Cleverly. If a minister knowingly misleads The House this is a serious breach of the Ministerial Code and they are expected to offer their resignation.
Mr Cunningham called the home sectary's claims " untrue".
Speaking in The House of Commons the Labour MP said Mr Cleverly " hasn't the guts to admit to his appalling remark about my Stockton North constituency from the frontbench and apologise to The People I have the privilege of representing".
Mr Cleverly used a swearword while present during Prime Minister 's Questions on 22 November.
Mr Cunningham had asked the PM: " Why are 34% of children in my constituency living in poverty? "
After his question, a voice can be heard using a derogatory term.
Raising, Mr Cunningham said: " Before the Prime Minister answered, the home secretary chose to add in his pennyworth.
" He was seen and heard to say 'because it's a shithole'.
" I know he is denying being The Culprit , but the audio is clear and has been checked, and checked, and checked again. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
