Stephen Kinnock
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Date of birth | January 1,1970 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Tredegar |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Helle Thorning-Schmidt |
| Office | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Children | Johanna Kinnock |
| Camilla Kinnock | |
| Milo Kinnock | |
| Parents | Neil Kinnock |
| Glenys Kinnock, Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead | |
| Job | Politician |
| Diplomat | |
| Education | College of Europe |
| Drayton Manor High School | |
| Queens' College, University of Cambridge | |
| Queens' College | |
| Official site | members.parliament.uk |
| Position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom since 2015 | |
| Party | Labour Party |
| Previous position | Spouse of the Prime Minister of Denmark (2011–2015) |
| Grandparents | Gordon Herbert Kinnock |
| Mary Kinnock | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 402576 |
Stephen Kinnock Life story
Stephen Nathan Kinnock is a British politician serving as Member of Parliament for Aberavon since 2015. A member of the Labour Party, he has been Shadow Minister for Immigration since 2022.
Personal Information
Stephen kinnock is a member of parliamnet (mp) of the united kingdmo representing aberavon constituencies. He was born on november 20. 1970 in the city of london. He is married to helle thorning-schmidt. The former prime minister of denmark.Educational Background
Stephen kinnock has a bachelor of arts degree from the university of oxford. A master of arts degree from the london school of economics and political sciecne. And a master of business admniistration from the insead business school.Professional Career
Stephen kinnock has held various positions in the private sector. Including the vice presdient of the world economic forum. The ceo of the world economci forum usa. And the executive chairman of the advisory board at the european bank for reconstruction and development.Political Career
Stephen kinnock was eelcted as a member of parliament for the aberavon constituency in 2015. He is a member of the labour paryt and is a member of several parliamentary committees.Public Appearances
Stephen kinnock has made a number of public appearances. Including speaking at the united natiosn general assembly in 2015. Delivering a speech at the labour party conference in appearing on bbc news in 2017.Charity Work
Stephen kinnock is actively involved in charity work. And has held a number of senior positions in various charities. Including being the patron of the world economic froum s glboal shapers initiative.Awards and Honours
Stephen kinnock has been honoured with several awards. Including the order of the brtiish empire and the order of merit of the federal republic of germany.Media Coverage
Stephen kinnock has received significant media coverage. Including interviews in the guardian. The independent. And the financial tiems.Important Event
An important event in stephen kninock s political acreer was when he was appointed as shadow secretary of state for business. Energy and industrial strategy in 2016.Interesting Fact
An interesting fact about stephen kinnock is that he is the son of former labour elader. Neil kinnock.Labour election rally buzzing - up to a point
... Fellow MP and shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock laid into the " clown show that is currently governing our country" who he said had " debased our politics" at their conference last week in Manchester...
Tata Steel: Port Talbot steelworks given £500m by UK government
... Stephen Kinnock, Labour MP for Aberavon, said the investment to decarbonise was long overdue, but that he was concerned that ministers did not " adequately consult steel unions"...
Port Talbot: Steelworkers frightened by Tata job loss reports
... " MP for Aberavon Stephen Kinnock said Tata should explore all options, rather than commit to electric arc furnaces...
Port Talbot: UK offers Tata Steel £500m to fund green steel switch - report
... But Stephen Kinnock said any new deal needed the support of Tata s workforce...
Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings
... Labour s shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock accused the government of having " no workable plan" to sort out the asylum system...
Bibby Stockholm: First asylum seekers board housing barge in Dorset
... Shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock said barges would continue to be used in the short term due to what he described as " the complete and utter chaos and shambles of the Tory asylum crisis"...
Bibby Stockholm: First asylum seekers to board barge
... Speaking to BBC Breakfast on Sunday, shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock said barges would continue to be used by a Labour government if his party won the next general election...
Illegal Migration Bill: Government sees off final Lords challlenge
... Before the debate, shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock said the bill was " unworkable" and an exercise in " performative cruelty"...
Home Office probes immigration contractor Mitie over racist text claims
The Home Office is investigating claims racist WhatsApp Messages were sent by immigration staff working for a firm it pays.
The Messages - First reported by - Allegedly sent by Mitie staff, remarked on Syrian refugees, MP Diane Abbott and the home secretary.
The Home Office said its professional standards unit was probing the claims.
Mitie said the staff concerned had been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation.
It did not confirm how many workers have been suspended.
In a statement, Mitie said the allegations were brought to its attention by a whistleblower and insisted there was " No Place for racism, bullying or discrimination" in its business.
The Sunday Mirror revealed the alleged comments were made on a WhatsApp group containing about 80 Mitie workers, with offensive Messages being exchanged since March 2020. Mitie said The Group was " not a company channel".
The Paper reported the Messages were posted by Mitie workers whose duties include escorting immigration detainees and running detention centres.
Mitie added: " As soon as we were made aware [of the claims], we commenced an investigation which is ongoing.
" In light of the seriousness of the allegations, we have suspended those colleagues about whom complaints have been made, pending the outcome of The Investigation . "
The Messages revealed by The Paper Allegedly included remarks about Syrian refugees, Chinese people, Priti Patel and Ms Abbott, a Labour MP and former shadow home secretary.
The alleged racism was said to be within Mitie's " care and custody" division.
The texts were reported to managers and the WhatsApp thread was deleted last month, The Mirror reported.
Shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock said the Messages were " sickening" and called for a review of Mitie's contract.
A Home Office spokesperson said The Department was " investigating the allegations relating to Mitie staff's behaviour and conduct".
They added: " Mitie will update the immigration minister update next week on The Steps being taken to ensure the highest standards are always met and that individuals in their care are treated with dignity and respect. "
Founded in 1987, Mitie describes itself as a facilities management company that delivers " critical public services within the immigration, justice and care sectors for vulnerable adults".
In 2017, it was awarded a 10-year Home Office contract to provide immigration services.
Source of news: bbc.com
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