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Emily Anne Thornberry, The Lady Nugee (born 27 July 1960) is a British Labour politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Islington South and Finsbury since 2005. She served as Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales from 2021 until the 2024 UK general election, and previously from 2011 to 2014.
Long-time shadow cabinet minister Emily Thornberry will have no ministerial role in the new Labour government, the BBC understands. In a statement Ms Thornberry said she is “very sorry and ...
Jul 8, 2024 · The former shadow attorney general and leadership contender is not appointed to any government role after the 2024 general election. Sir Keir Starmer praises her contribution and says she has a "big part to play" in his team.
Jul 8, 2024 · Emily Thornberry has said she is “sorry and surprised” in a public outburst after not being appointed to a senior ministerial post by Sir Keir Starmer.
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Emily Thornberry, the former shadow attorney general, was excluded from the Cabinet by Keir Starmer, the new Prime Minister. He appointed Richard Hermer KC, a human rights lawyer, and other non-traditional figures to his top team.
Emily Thornberry is a long-standing Labour Party member and a local MP for Islington South and Finsbury since 2005. She has held various shadow cabinet positions, including Foreign Secretary, and has campaigned on issues such as Universal Credit, Brexit, and human rights.
Emily Thornberry is a lifelong Labour campaigner and a barrister who has represented striking workers and challenged the National Front. She has been a shadow cabinet member since 2016, covering various portfolios including Defence, Brexit, Foreign Affairs, and International Trade.
