Jane Stevenson (politician)
Jane Stevenson | |
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Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East | |
Assumed office 12 December 2019 | |
Preceded by | Emma Reynolds |
Majority | 4,080 (11.9%) |
Personal details | |
Born | Jane Fiona Catherine Stevenson 18 February 1971 Guildhall School of Music |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Singer, soprano |
Jane Fiona Catherine Stevenson[1] (born 18 February 1971)[2] is a British Conservative Party politician who was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wolverhampton North East at the 2019 general election.[3]
Early life and music career
Stevenson was born and raised in Wolverhampton. Her father was from Northern Ireland and settled in Wolverhampton in the 1950s. He lived in Bushbury for the last 30 years of his life. Her mother is from the Mattox family, whose roots in Wednesfield go back to the 18th century.
Before entering politics, Stevenson worked as a classical singer. Having performed with local orchestras while studying at Wolverhampton Girls' High School, she won an entrance scholarship to the
Her singing engagements included roles with English Touring Opera and the Early Opera Company. She also performed at concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and Symphony Hall, Birmingham. International work included the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) in Zimbabwe and concerts in the United Arab Emirates and Uganda. European cities she performed in included Paris, Rome, Berlin, Salzburg and Vienna. She has also performed in Subotica, Serbia, one of Wolverhampton's twin towns.[4]
Political career
Stevenson has been interested in politics since her teens. She first attended the
On 16 June 2021, Stevenson introduced a ban on
On 16 January 2024, Stevenson resigned her position as
Personal life
Stevenson is a descendant of the well-known Mattox family in Wolverhampton.[9] She is a passionate dog advocate and animal lover, owning two,[10] and her favourite biscuit is the Garibaldi biscuit.[11]
References
- ^ "Members Sworn". Hansard.parliament.uk. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- OCLC 1129682574.
- ^ a b "Wolverhampton North East parliamentary constituency – Election 2019". BBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ Stevenson, Jane. "About Jane Stevenson". Jane Stevenson. Andrew McNeil. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ "Tory candidate hopes local family history will help her win Wolverhampton seat". Birmingham Mail. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ "Parliamentary career for Jane Stevenson – MPs and Lords". UK Parliament. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Government backs Bill banning the use of glue traps for pest control". GOV.UK. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Lee Anderson resigns as deputy Tory chair to rebel over Rwanda bill". BBC News. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Tory hopes local family history will help her win Wolverhampton seat". 3 December 2019.
- ^ https://twitter.com/Jane_Stevenson_/status/1363592132238462980
- ^ "Jane Stevenson for Wolverhampton North East in the UK Parliament elections".