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'''Chloe Rebecca Smith''' (born 17 May 1982) is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[politician]] and the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Norwich North (UK Parliament constituency)|Norwich North]]. She was elected to the seat in a [[Norwich North by-election, 2009|by-election on 23 July 2009]] following the resignation of Labour MP [[Ian Gibson (politician)|Ian Gibson]] after the [[United Kingdom Parliamentary expenses scandal#Labour backbenchers|MPs' expenses scandal]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8166398.stm|title= Tories beat Labour in by-election|publisher= BBC News|date= 24 July 2009|accessdate= 24 July 2009}}</ref>
'''Chloe Rebecca Smith''' (born 17 May 1982) is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[politician]] and the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Norwich North (UK Parliament constituency)|Norwich North]] and a junior minister in the Treasury. She was elected to the seat in a [[Norwich North by-election, 2009|by-election on 23 July 2009]] following the resignation of Labour MP [[Ian Gibson (politician)|Ian Gibson]] after the [[United Kingdom Parliamentary expenses scandal#Labour backbenchers|MPs' expenses scandal]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8166398.stm|title= Tories beat Labour in by-election|publisher= BBC News|date= 24 July 2009|accessdate= 24 July 2009}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==

Revision as of 12:41, 17 October 2011

Chloe Smith
MP
Economic Secretary to the Treasury
Assumed office
14 October 2011
Prime MinisterDavid Cameron
Preceded byJustine Greening
Member of Parliament
for Norwich North
Assumed office
23 July 2009
Preceded byIan Gibson
Majority3,901 (9.2%)
Personal details
Born (1982-05-17) 17 May 1982 (age 42)[1]
Ashford, Kent, England[2]
Political partyConservative
Alma materUniversity of York
Websitewww.chloesmith.org.uk

Chloe Rebecca Smith (born 17 May 1982) is a British politician and the Conservative Member of Parliament for Norwich North and a junior minister in the Treasury. She was elected to the seat in a by-election on 23 July 2009 following the resignation of Labour MP Ian Gibson after the MPs' expenses scandal.[3]

Early life

Born in Ashford, Kent, her family moved to Norfolk when she was aged 3.[4] Growing up in Stoke Ferry,[5] Smith attended comprehensive schools in Swaffham and Methwold, and after a gap-year working for former Conservative education secretary Gillian Shephard,[4] went on to the University of York where she read English Literature.[5] She undertook summer work for Bernard Jenkin.[4]

From university she joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu,[4] where she advised private businesses, government departments, and public bodies.

Political career

In 2007 Smith was chosen to be the Conservative candidate for the constituency of Norwich North in the next general election.[5] She then took leave from her job, working for Conservative Central Office on secondment, "bringing her business skills to help the party "draw up detailed plans to put our policies into practice."[4]

Following Ian Gibson's resignation, Smith became the Conservative's by-election candidate and subsequently won the seat becoming the youngest member of the House of Commons.[6] She took her seat in the House of Commons when the parliamentary break ended in October.[7][8] On 14 October 2011, she was appointed Economic Secretary to the Treasury in a ministerial reshuffle, becoming the youngest minister currently serving in the UK government.[9]

Political positions

Smith's political stances include support for lower taxation and opposition to the Lisbon Treaty.[10] She also supports the legislation of Gay Marriage.[11]

She singles out Benjamin Disraeli as a political leader she admires.[10]

Personal life

Smith is an active volunteer and fundraiser for several charities including Cancer Research UK and Sport Relief. She is a keen cyclist and badminton player.[5] She is an atheist.[12][8][13]

References

  1. ^ "The youngest members of the potential next intake of Conservative MPs". Conservativehome. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  2. ^ McSmith, Andy (2009-07-23). "Today Norwich, tomorrow the world for rising star of Tories". The Independent. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
  3. ^ "Tories beat Labour in by-election". BBC News. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Profile: Chloe Smith". BBC News. 2009-07-24. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
  5. ^ a b c d Website Biography
  6. ^ "Labour braced for key poll defeat". BBC News. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  7. ^ Stephenson, Alex (24 July 2009). "Profile:Chloe Smith". politics.co.uk. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  8. ^ a b Fisher, Chris (13 October 2009). "New Norwich North MP sworn in". Eastern Daily Press. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  9. ^ "Chloe Smith appointed new economic secretary". Reuters. 14 October 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  10. ^ a b Meet Chloe Smith, UK's youngest MP - Norfolk News - EDP24
  11. ^ Jessica Green (6 October 2011). "Tory MP Chloe Smith supports gay marriage". Pink News.
  12. ^ Chapman, Tom (15 July 2009). "Norwich election candidates tackle the issues". The Norwich And Norfolk Christian Community Website. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
  13. ^ "Newest Tory MP - Young, gifted and atheist". London Evening Standard. ES London Limited. 13 October 2009. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
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