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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...

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

Feb 16,2020 2:48 am

the competition for The new Labour leader Will be officially announced begin to be announced on Tuesday with The Winner , the on 4. April, has decided in The Party 's ruling body.

Those of The Party or a member of the supporters in front of the 20. January is entitled to choose.

Registered supporters who are not full members of The Party to back up 48 Hours from 14-16 January, a vote by the payment of £25.

Five MPs have signed so Far , which is to be executed, to successfully Jeremy Corbyn .

Clive Lewis , Lisa Nandy , Jess Phillips , Sir Keir Starmer , and Emily Thornberry are All In dispute.

A sixth contender, she is in the vicinity of Mr Corbyn's Inner Circle , represent and work in an election TV debate.

But, Yvette Cooper , a minister under the former Labour leaders Tony Blair and Gordon Brown . Ms Cooper , who came in third place behind Jeremy Corbyn in the year 2015, had previously said that they are considering.

A party spokeswoman said: "We want to participate many of our members and supporters, so that it was designed to be open, fair, and democratic. "

The First parliamentary Labour Party hustings on Tuesday with a similar event for the Deputy leadership candidates on Wednesday.

How Will the race unfold in the guide?

More Than 500,000 people participated in The Last leadership contest if Mr Corbyn was re-elected in 2016.

He signaled his intention last month after the birth, lost his fourth election in a row, and his second as a leader. His successor Will be before the Council and the mayor-elections at the beginning of may.

NEC's decision avoids controversy

today's meeting was closely watched to see whether The Rules or the schedule for this competition at the end of the work in favor of a particular candidate.

In fact, the NEC is not appear to have made the decision today, caused great surprise.

labour's ruling body has held, The Rules for the registered Fans, the same as last time.

some may claim that the £25 fee is high, and the 48-hour window, while others claim that they do not prevent it, that thousands of people take part previously.

In contrast to the year 2016, there Will be more time for new members to join The Party and vote in the competition; a Two -week window, which is the minimal work it, the current rules.

There are still some discussions about who receives access to this data and to mobilize When help.

But it seems to have, on the whole, of this schedule, avoided significant controversy, that in the early stages of the ultimate competition.

chose A new Deputy leader, after Tom Watson resigned in December, and the work of the National Executive Committee (NEC) also set The Rules for this competition.

Shadow education secretary Angela Rayner

She Said she would be backing friend and apartment-mate Ms Long-Bailey, if you are up for The Top job.

the shadow justice Minister, Richard Burgon , the shadow equalities minister, Dawn Butler , and the shadow Europe minister Khalid Mahmood have also confirmed that they intend to run for The Post of Deputy .

Rebecca Long Bailey is yet to formally enter, to participate in the leadership race

" okay, leadership candidates need the support of at least 22 members of the Parliament and deputies, as well as the support of at least 5% of the voters of the parties, or of three interconnected Bodies , Two of which trade unions

One of the most important questions of the cut-off time was decided for the membership during The Meeting .

In 2016, the cut-off time was set later, but This Time , the NEC has chosen to stick with the time frame set in the working-rule book, so that those of you that want to connect, and the voices have now Two more weeks to sign up.

This can be useful in the Birmingham Yardley MP Ms Phillips and Ms Nandy, MP for Wigan. Both seek to attract new members to connect and for you to vote, and to convince former supporters, was disappointed to be swept by The Party 's direction under Mr Corbyn - back home.

In contrast, those candidates who Remain, apparently, becoming more and more popular in the current left and pro membership, like the shadow, the Brexit Secretary Sir Keir, were probably in the enjoyment of a restricted timetable.

the deputies in the location of an event, to nominate candidates, although it is at the end of the race, you in all probability be out of a job, so that in the UK, the EU seems to be at the 31. January.

price increases

The NEC also decided The Rules for the participation of registered supporters.

Since 2015, non-party-can be members, temporarily at a reduced price for a vote. If Mr Corbyn, the leader was first in 2015, the people had Two months, for a small fee of £3.

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.

signed, But more and more people by 2016, with about 120,000 registered Fans ultimately take part.

The NEC is an elected body of members of Parliament, councillors, trade unionists and constituency party members.



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Source of news: bbc.com

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