Glenys Kinnock
Lord Temporal | |
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Life peerage 30 June 2009 – 9 April 2021 | |
Member of the European Parliament for Wales South Wales East (1994–1999) | |
In office 19 July 1994 – 5 June 2009 | |
Preceded by | Llew Smith |
Succeeded by | Derek Vaughan |
Personal details | |
Born | Glenys Elizabeth Parry 7 July 1944 Roade, Northamptonshire, England |
Died | 3 December 2023 London, England | (aged 79)
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | |
Children | 2, including Stephen |
Alma mater | Cardiff University |
Glenys Elizabeth Kinnock, Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead,
Early life
Glenys Elizabeth Parry was born in
European Parliament
Kinnock represented Wales in the
Domestic political career
In the
In 2009, while she was minister for Europe, the status of the Welsh language was elevated to make it equal with several other European minority languages, such as Catalan. The cost of translation services was to be met by the Welsh Assembly and the Welsh Language Board. Kinnock commented "This demonstrates a clear commitment by the EU to promote its unique and diverse cultural heritage".[15]
From 2009 to 2010, Kinnock served as
Personal life
She was the wife of Neil Kinnock, who was leader of the Labour Party from 1983 to 1992, and they had two children together, including
In 2017, Kinnock was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.[20] Her husband spoke about their experience with the disease and providing support for her.[21] She died from complications of the disease at her home in London, on 3 December 2023, aged 79.[22]
Publications
- Beyond Band Aid: Charity Is Not Enough (1987; with Joan Lestor and David Ward)[23]
- Voices for One World (1987)[24]
- Eritrea: Images of War and Peace (1988)[25]
- Namibia: Women in War (1990; with Tessa Cleaver and Marion Wallace)[26]
- Namibia: Birth of a Nation (1991; with Jenny Matthews)[27]
- By Faith and Daring (1993; with Fiona Millar)[28]
- The Gender Perspective (1995)[29]
- Changing States: A Labour Agenda for Europe (1996; with Glyn Ford and Arlene McCarthy)[30]
- A Woman's Work Is Never Done (2006; with Elizabeth Andrews and Ursula Masson)[31]
Articles
- "The Rape of Darfur", 2006 (The Guardian)[32]
- "A Lethal Bully That Must Be Tackled", 2006 (The Times)[33]
- "Cambodia's Brazen U.N. Bird", 2012 (The New York Times)[34]
References
- ^ "Glenys Kinnock, ex-minister and wife of former Labour leader, dies aged 79". The Times. 3 December 2023. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d Browne, Adrian (3 December 2023). "Glenys Kinnock: The political spouse who became a force in her own right". BBC News. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Glenys on hand for century". South Wales Echo. 8 March 1991. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- Wales on Sunday. Archivedfrom the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Francis, Sam (3 December 2023). "Glenys Kinnock: Former minister and wife of Neil Kinnock dies aged 79". BBC News. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "The Socialist Group in the European Parliament". Archived from the original on 3 January 2007. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
- ^ "The European Parliament Development and Cooperation Committee". Archived from the original on 6 April 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2007.
- ^ "The European Parliament committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights". Archived from the original on 6 April 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2007.
- North Wales Daily Post. 9 November 2009. Archivedfrom the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- ^ "The ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly". Archived from the original on 16 May 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2007.
- ^ Swaine, Jon (6 June 2009). "Former leader's wife hurried in as Flint's replacement". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "No. 59121". The London Gazette. 7 July 2009. p. 11621.
- ^ "Lords Hansard text". Parliament of the United Kingdom. 30 June 2009. Archived from the original on 24 April 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
- ^ Gimson, Andrew (1 July 2009). "What the Dickens? Balls plays Wackford Squeers". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Welsh language welcomed by European Commission". The Translation People. 12 July 2009. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ Sparrow, Andrew (12 October 2009). "Chris Bryant replaces Glenys Kinnock". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2009.
- ^ Lady Kinnock profile Archived 14 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine, parliament.uk; accessed 31 December 2013.
- ^ "Retirements of Members – Tuesday 13 April 2021 – Hansard – UK Parliament". hansard.parliament.uk. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- Wales Online. 23 May 2009. Archivedfrom the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Kinnock at 80: The former Labour leader on life, politics and his beloved wife". ITV News. London. 24 March 2022. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Alzheimer's: Neil Kinnock supporting wife through disease". BBC News. 27 March 2022. Archived from the original on 27 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ "Glenys Kinnock: Former MEP, minister and wife of ex-Labour leader dies aged 79". Sky News. 3 December 2023. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- OCLC 914784057
- OCLC 19267903
- OCLC 650371030
- OCLC 782064549
- OCLC 21228094
- OCLC 123764456
- OCLC 958367787
- OCLC 36378142
- OCLC 495356189
- ^ Kinnock, Glenys (18 January 2006). "The rape of Darfur". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 29 November 2018.
- ^ Kinnock, Glenys (13 September 2006). "A lethal bully that must be tackled". The Times. London. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ Kinnock, Glenys (16 October 2012). "Cambodia's Brazen U.N. Bid". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 30 November 2018.
External links
- Profile at European Parliament website
- Speeches made in the European Parliament
- Mrs Kinnock, co-president of the ACP EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
- "The need for an ethical foreign policy, Mark II". The Independent. London. 2007.[dead link]
- Glenys Kinnock at IMDb
- Glenys Kinnock discography at Discogs