Jean Lambert
Jean Lambert | |
|---|---|
Richard Lawson (1992) Mallen Baker (1992-1993) | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Jan Clark |
| Member of the European Parliament for London | |
| In office 10 June 1999 – 1 July 2019[1][2] | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Scott Ainslie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean Denise Archer 1 June 1950 Orsett, Essex, England |
| Political party | Green |
| Alma mater | Cardiff University |
| Profession | Teacher |
| Website | http://www.jeanlambert.org/ |
Jean Denise Lambert[3] (born Jean Denise Archer; 1 June 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and who served as a Member of the European Parliament for the London Region between 1999 and 2019.
Early life and career
She attended
Palmer's Grammar School for Girls in Grays, Essex. Lambert gained a BA in Modern Languages in 1971 from University College, Cardiff, before taking a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from St Pauls' College (Francis Close Hall), Cheltenham (now the University of Gloucestershire) and gaining an ADB (Ed.) in 1975. She then worked as a secondary school teacher in Waltham Forest, East London,[4] first from 1972–78, then from 1985–89 and finally between 1993 and 1999. She also holds a Professional Development Certificate (BTEC), which she achieved in 1998.[5]
Political career
Green Party politician and MEP
After joining the
Principal Speaker (1992–93 and 1998–99), Chair of the Party Executive (1993–94), Representative to the Federation of European Green Parties (1987–89 and 1998–99) and Political Liaison to the Green Group in the European Parliament (1989–92).[5] She is currently the party's spokesperson on Migration.[6]
Lambert was first elected to the
Greens/European Free Alliance Group of MEPs from 2002 to 2007, in which she is the Spokesperson on Asylum and Refugees.[4]
Lambert was also engaged in EU Election Observation missions, including as Chief Observer for the 2018 elections in Sierra Leone.
She is an active campaigner for the London Living Wage.[7]
Non-party activism and advisory roles
Outside her work in the Green Party, Lambert is involved in numerous NGOs. Since 1991, she has been a Council Member of
Charter 99, described as "an initiative for global democracy".[8] She has been Vice-President of the Waltham Forest Race Equality Council from 1999. She is a Trustee of the Dalit Solidarity Campaign UK. She is also on Advisory Boards of the Work-Life Institute and London Metropolitan University.[5]
Awards
Lambert was named Justice and Human Rights MEP of the Year 2005, the first year these awards were held.[9]
Writings
Lambert has written numerous reports and articles on her areas of interest, especially democracy and human rights, sustainable development, anti-discrimination, social inclusion, minority rights, trade union and workers' issues and asylum and refugee rights. She wrote No Change? No Chance, a book on Green politics, in 1996. Furthermore, she has made a film in 2006, EU4U! Your voice can make a difference!, highlighting the ways young people can make a difference within EU structures.[4]
References
- ^ "Key dates ahead". European Parliament. 20 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Key dates ahead". BBC News. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Notice of result" (PDF). Kingston Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "Jean Lambert MEP's Website Biography Page". Jeanlambertmep.org.uk. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Jean Lambert MEP's European Parliament Page". Europarl.europa.eu. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ "Green Party Spokespeople". GPofE&W.
- ^ "Jean Lambert Green MEP for London". Jeanlambertmep.org.uk. 29 April 2009. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ^ "Jean Lambert MEP's Green Party Page". Greenparty.org.uk. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ "Latest News: 11 October 2005 The Parliament Magazine Awards". October 20th, 2005 (No. 233). European Parliament / Information Office in the United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
Bibliography, reports, briefings and films
- Film – EU4U! Your voice can make a difference!, 2006
- Lambert, J., Climate Change, Climate Crisis?, 2007
- Lambert, J., Lucas, C. P., European Parliament two-seat operation: Environmental costs, transport and energy, 2007
- Lambert, J., Hothouses: Climate Change and London's Housing, 2007
- Lambert, J., I Must Work Harder? Britain And The Working Time Directive, 2006
- Lambert, J., The Bolkestein Directive: Health Warning, 2005
- Lambert, J., So Much Hot Air?, 2005
- Green Group position on the services directive, 2005
- Lambert, J., Flexible Working: A Work Life Balance Or A Balancing Act?, 2004
- Lambert, J., What is Sustainable Development?, 2004
- Lambert, J., Integrating social inclusion and environment, 2003
- Jones, J., Lambert, J., Silent Slavery, 2003
- Lambert, J., Olivier, D., Toke, D., The Green Party Alternative Energy Review, 2003
- Lambert, J., General Agreement To Trade In Services: Response to European Commission Consultation Document, 2003
- Lambert, J., General Agreement On Trade In Services: Response to UK Consultation on Requests, 2002
- Lambert, J., Toke, D., Energy and Renewables, 2002
- Lambert, J., Lucas, C. P., The World Summit On Sustainable Development 2002, 2002
- Greens EFA Briefing on GMOs, 2002
- Lambert, J., Refugees and The Environment: The Forgotten Element Of Sustainability, 2002
- Lambert, J., No Change? No Chance, 1996
External links
- Jean Lambert MEP's official website
- Jean Lambert MEP's European Parliament biography
- Jean Lambert MEP's Green Party page
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