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David Lammy

Tottenham,UK

Summary

Represented the Labour Party since 2000, held various positions in the House of Commons. Advocate for social justice, equality, and progressive policies (center-left).

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Parliamentary Under-Secretary

Department Of Health
05.2002 - 06.2003

Addressed issues with public health and health inequalities. Introduced initiatives to improve healthcare accessibility and reduce disparity in healthcare.

Parliamentary Under-Secretary

Department For Constitutional Affairs
06.2003 - 05.2005

Initiatives to reform the UK Constitution on issues like the electoral system and devolution. Implemented legal policies relating to human rights and civil liberties.

Minister of State

Department For Culture, Media, And Sport
05.2005 - 06.2007

Developed policies that supported the arts, heritage, and culture. Supported media regulation and funded sporting events and creative industries like music and theater.

Parliamentary Under-Secretary

Department For Innovation, Universities, And Skill
06.2007 - 10.2008

Pushed for higher education, better skills access, and domestic innovation and research.

Minister of State

Department For Innovation, Universities, And Skill
10.2008 - 06.2009

Tackled issues like intellectual property and international collaborations dealing with research, patents, trademarks, and the exchange of information.

Minister of State

Department For Business, Innovation, And Skills
06.2009 - 05.2010

Continued to show great support for higher education programs and access, as well as a large support campaign for small / medium sized business.

Shadow Minister

Department Of Universities And Science
05.2010 - 10.2010

Would review and critique government policies dealing with university funding, research, and sciences. Utilized stakeholders to best improve universities and their programs.

Shadow Secretary

State For Justice Shadow Lord Chancellor
04.2020 - 11.2021

Reviewed and critiqued government policies related to justice, prisons, and reform, as well as review of pending legislation related to the justice system.

Shadow Secretary

Foreign, Commonwealth, And Development Affairs
11.2021 - Current

Reviews and critiques government actions related to trades, international relations, and the UK's worldview.

Member of Parliament

Labour Party
06.2000 - Current

Represents the Labour Party in Parliament.

Education

Master of Laws -

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
05.1997

2:1 in Law -

University of London
London
05.1993

Skills

  • Keir Starmer (Current Leader of the Labour Party)
  • Rachel Reeves (Current Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer)
  • Andrea Egan (Current President of UNISON)
  • Jonathan Reynolds (Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade)

Contacts

Timeline

Shadow Secretary

Foreign, Commonwealth, And Development Affairs
11.2021 - Current

Shadow Secretary

State For Justice Shadow Lord Chancellor
04.2020 - 11.2021

Shadow Minister

Department Of Universities And Science
05.2010 - 10.2010

Minister of State

Department For Business, Innovation, And Skills
06.2009 - 05.2010

Minister of State

Department For Innovation, Universities, And Skill
10.2008 - 06.2009

Parliamentary Under-Secretary

Department For Innovation, Universities, And Skill
06.2007 - 10.2008

Minister of State

Department For Culture, Media, And Sport
05.2005 - 06.2007

Parliamentary Under-Secretary

Department For Constitutional Affairs
06.2003 - 05.2005

Parliamentary Under-Secretary

Department Of Health
05.2002 - 06.2003

Member of Parliament

Labour Party
06.2000 - Current

Master of Laws -

Harvard University

2:1 in Law -

University of London
David Lammy