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Owen Smith

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Gender Male
Age 54
Date of birth May 2,1970
Zodiac sign Taurus
Born Morecambe
United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
Spouse Elizabeth Wood
Parents Dai Smith
Party Labour Party
Office Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
Job Journalist
Politician
Television producer
Movies/Shows When a Stranger Calls
I Will Follow
Bored Of The Rings
Hip Hop Squares
The Secret Garden
Leader Jeremy Corbyn
Education University of Sussex
Barry Comprehensive School
Previous positionShadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (2017–2018)
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Owen Smith Life story


Owen Smith is a British lobbyist and former politician who has been the UK government relations director for pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb since 2020. A member of the Labour Party, he was Member of Parliament for Pontypridd from 2010 to 2019.

Biography

Owen smith (born 2 may 1970) is a british politician who served as shadow secretary of state for northern ireland from 2015 to 2016.He was the memebr of parliament (mp) for pontypridd from 2010 to 2019.

Physical Characteristics

Height: 5 10" (1.78 m)
Eye Color: Brown
Body Type: Average

Family

Siblings: Unknown
Spouse: Liz Smith
Children: 3
Relatives: Unknown

Education and Career

Smith was educated at the university of sussex.Where he studied history and politicsh.E then went on to work as a bbc journalist and later as a lobbyist for the pharmaceutical industry.In 2010.He was elected as the member of parliament for pontypridd.And in 2015 he was appointed shadow secretary of state for northern ireland.

Most Important Event

In was appointed shadow secretary of state for northern ireland.A role he held until the 2017 general election.During his time in the rloe.Smith was instrumental in the successful negotiations that led to the restoration of the northern ireland assembly.

Personal Life

Smith is married to liz smith.With whom he has there children.His zodiac sign is taurus and his nationality is british.

Labour leadership: the result will be announced on may 4. May. April

Labour leadership: the result will be announced on may 4. May. April
Feb 16,2020 9:48 am

... A year later, when he was challenged by Owen Smith of the NEC, they gave only two days and the fee went up to £25...

Tom Watson stood down over Labour Party 'brutality'

Tom Watson stood down over Labour Party 'brutality'
Feb 16,2020 9:35 am

... He also admitted voting for rival Owen Smith during the party s 2016 leadership election, which followed dozens of resignations from the shadow cabinet and a motion of no confidence in Mr Corbyn that was passed by 172 to 40 Labour MPs...

'A recovering politician' - the new Twitter life of former MPs

'A recovering politician' - the new Twitter life of former MPs
Feb 16,2020 7:54 am

... Owen Smith reminds people that while he is no longer an MP, he is still a campaigner, Remainer, Springsteener and lover of 99 ice creams...

Jeremy Corbyn dismisses resignation comments

Jeremy Corbyn dismisses resignation comments
Feb 16,2020 7:06 am

... Rebecca Long-Bailey: the speech of the, the success may be, Mr Corbyn hypothetical Mr Corbyn seen, a challenge to the leadership of Owen Smith in the year 2016...

Brexit: Labour deputy Tom Watson calls for referendum ahead of election

Brexit: Labour deputy Tom Watson calls for referendum ahead of election
Feb 16,2020 6:07 am

... Former Labour leadership contender Owen Smith said Mr Watson was speaking for the majority of Labour members and Labour voters , and that the party should be clearing the Brexit issue off the table before we get to an election ...

Labour prepared to back new Brexit referendum

Labour prepared to back new Brexit referendum
Feb 16,2020 3:20 am

... Labour s position on BrexitJune 2017 - Labour s general election manifesto accepts referendum resultMarch 2018 - Shadow Northern Ireland secretary Owen Smith September - Labour agrees if a general election cannot be achieved it must support all options… including a public vote 28th November - Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says Labour will inevitably back a second referendum if unable to secure general election16th January 2019 - 71 Labour MPs say they support a public vote21st January - Shadow International Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner says if a second referendum motion was put to MPs, 6th February - Mr Corbyn writes a letter to Mrs May outlining five changes with no mention of a People s Vote 25th February - Labour says it will back a public vote if its proposed Brexit deal is rejected on WednesdayLabour s Hilary Benn, who chairs the Commons Brexit committee, said talk of a referendum was still some way off as MPs would have another opportunity to vote on Theresa May s deal by 12 March...

Brexit: Labour plan can get majority, says John McDonnell

Brexit: Labour plan can get majority, says John McDonnell
Feb 16,2020 2:50 am

... Owen Smith, who failed in his bid to topple Mr Corbyn in a 2016 leadership vote, has said he and lots of other people were considering their future in the party as a result...

Brexit: What's behind Corbyn's letter to May?

Brexit: What's behind Corbyn's letter to May?
Feb 16,2020 2:48 am

... Owen Smith unsuccessfully challenged Mr Corbyn for the leadership in 2016 Former party leadership challenger Owen Smith - a strong supporter of EU membership who was sacked from the front bench for supporting another referendum - has told the BBC...

Jeremy Corbyn dismisses resignation comments

Feb 16,2020 2:48 am

Jeremy Corbyn has refused to say whether he would stand down as Labour leader if The Party lost the next General elections.

earlier This Week , shadow Chancellor and a close ally of John Mcdonnell said That he "can't see", as Mr Corbyn could stay in such a scenario.

But the leader told Sky News That he expects to win the election, and would not answer "hypothetical" questions.

Mr Corbyn has been in the work since 2015, when he replaced Ed Miliband.

A General election is expected to take place in the autumn, with labour currently trailing edge of the Conservatives in the opinion polls.

Mr McDonnell told GQ magazine This Week , That he add not successful Mr Corbyn want to be, That a woman should be the next party leader.

out of the question, Sophie ridge, Mr Corbyn asked by Sky said: "We expect to lose the next election. It is a hypothetical question. It is up to The Members of our party, to decide who the leader is.

"John was a response to an interview he did. My answer: I lead this party to go in an election. We have to win hundreds of thousands of members and committed to That choice. "

He added: "I Am determined to get a message That it only work to go to a message out That it only work to go to the end of austerity and invest in a better future for This Country . I would like to do the leadership of The Party . "

Rebecca Long-Bailey: the speech of the, the success may be, Mr Corbyn "hypothetical"

Mr Corbyn seen, a challenge to the leadership of Owen Smith in the year 2016.

And the labour market did better than expected in the snap of 2017 elections to the Bundestag, but still have 56 fewer seats than the Conservatives.

Among the figures as potential future leaders shadow foreign Minister, Emily Thornberry and shadow business are touted Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey.

backbench MP Jess Phillips has also said they are "power", enter each competition.

Ms Long-Bailey, the Andrew Marr Show, told Bbc One : "It would be fantastic for the next Labour leader to be a woman, and we have a whole list of amazing MPs, could vie for this position.

"But it is a hypothetical situation at the moment. We're fighting to choose in a General election, Jeremy Corbyn , as our next Prime Minister , and we think we away from this in touch. "



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Source of news: bbc.com

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