Sureena Brackenridge (born 1974 or 1975)[1] is a British Labour Party politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Wolverhampton North East since 2024.[2][3]
Sureena Brackenridge | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Stevenson |
| Majority | 5,422 (16.3%) |
| Mayoress of Wolverhampton | |
| In role 19 May 2021 – 18 May 2022 | |
| Mayor | Greg Brackenridge |
| Preceded by | Paul Darke |
| Succeeded by | Karl Samuels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 or 1975 (age 49–50) Wednesfield, West Midlands, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Greg Brackenridge |
| Children | 2 |
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Early life
editSureena Brackenridge was born and raised on the Ashmore Park Council estate in Wednesfield.[1] Her parents had previously migrated from Fiji to there as young adults.[4]
Career
editTeaching
editBrackenridge worked in local secondary schools as a science teacher, before she became deputy head teacher at Moseley Park school.[5]
Political
editBrackenridge was selected as the Labour Party candidate for Wolverhampton North East in November 2022.[6] She was elected as the MP for Wolverhampton North East in the 2024 general election with a majority of 5,422 votes.[2][7] She made her maiden speech on 25 July.[4]
Personal life
editSureena Brackenridge is married to Greg Brackenridge, who served as the 162nd Mayor of Wolverhampton from 2021 to 2022; Sureena was the Mayoress of Wolverhampton during his tenure.[8] They have 2 children together.[9] In October 2024, Greg Brackenridge was accused of valour theft after wearing an Iraq War badge and telling voters he had served in the Royal Marines, despite not finishing training[10]
References
edit- ^ a b Madeley, Peter (2022-11-25). "Wolverhampton deputy headteacher to fight for Labour target seat at next general election". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ a b "UK general election results live: Keir Starmer says 'time for us to deliver' as Nigel Farage becomes MP". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "UK Election: Record Number Of Indian-Origin MPs". NDTV.
- ^ a b "Code of Conduct and Modernisation Committee Volume 752: debated on Thursday 25 July 2024". UK Parliament Hansard. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "About". Sureena Brackenridge. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Neame, Katie (2022-11-21). "Six more Labour parliamentary candidates selected over the weekend". LabourList. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Wolverhampton North East | General Election 2024 | Sky News". election.news.sky.com. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "Councillor Brackenridge elected as new Mayor of Wolverhampton | City Of Wolverhampton Council". www.wolverhampton.gov.uk. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Madeley, Peter (2022-11-25). "Wolverhampton deputy headteacher to fight for Labour target seat at next general election". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Stephens, Max (11 October 2024). "Labour MP's husband 'lied about serving in Royal Marines'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
External links
edit- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
Media related to Sureena Brackenridge at Wikimedia Commons