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Emily Anne Thornberry (born 27 July 1960) is a British Labour politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Islington South and Finsbury since 2005. She has served as Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales since 2021, and previously from 2011 to 2014.
Emily is a shadow attorney general and a former shadow foreign secretary. She has campaigned on issues such as Universal Credit, Brexit, human rights and trade policy.
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.
Jan 13, 2020 · 13 January 2020. Reuters. Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry was the first MP to enter the race to be Labour's next leader, declaring her candidacy just four days after the party's...
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Follow Emily Thornberry, the Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade, for her views and updates on UK politics and global issues.
5 days ago · Find out about the Parliamentary career of Emily Thornberry, including posts and roles held. UK Parliamentary constituency boundaries have changed following a review in 2023.
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Dec 18, 2019 · The shadow foreign secretary becomes the first MP to officially enter the race to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader. She criticises his advisers for \"badly letting him down\" and accuses Boris Johnson of \"comic indecision\" on Brexit.