Nus Ghani

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Nus Ghani
MP
Member of Parliament
for Wealden
Assumed office
7 May 2015
Preceded by Charles Hendry
Majority 22,967 (40.3%)
Personal details
Born (1972-09-01) 1 September 1972 (age 51)
Birmingham, England
Political party Conservative
Alma mater Birmingham City University
University of Leeds
Religion Islam
Website Official website

Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani[1] (born 1 September 1972) is a British Conservative Party politician who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wealden.[2]

Early life

Ghani was born in Birmingham on 1 September 1972. Ghani was educated in state schools before going onto Birmingham City University and gaining a master's degree from the University of Leeds. Before involvement in politics, she was employed campaigning for charities Age UK and Breakthrough Breast Cancer, before working for the BBC World Service.[3]

Ghani is the daughter of immigrants from Pakistan Administered Kashmir.

Parliamentary career

Ghani first stood for Parliament at the 2010 General Election, when she was the candidate for Birmingham Ladywood.[3]

Ghani was elected in the 2015 General Election, following the retirement of Charles Hendry,[4] as one of thirteen Muslims to become members of Parliament.[5]

Her selection was in an open primary where anyone listed on the constituency’s electoral register was eligible to attend and vote for their preferred candidate.[6] The primary attracted nearly 400 residents from across the constituency.[7][8][9]

References

  1. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 61230. p. 9121. 18 May 2015.
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  7. ↑ http://www.wealdenconservatives.com/nus-ghani
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External links

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament
for Wealden
2015–present		 Incumbent

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