Mary Glindon
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| Mary Glindon MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for North Tyneside | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Byers |
| Majority | 12,884 (27.8%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 January 1957 Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Ray Glindon |
| Children | Alexandra Mulgrove |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | maryglindonmp.co.uk |
Glindon was selected in February 2010 as Labour candidate for the safe seat after the previous MP Stephen Byers announced in November 2009 that he would not contest the next election,[4] having previously been a Councillor on North Tyneside Council, representing the Battle Hill Ward in Wallsend.[5]
At the general election in May 2010, she held the seat with 50.7% of the votes.[6]
Mary Glindon opposes same-sex marriage, and has signed the Coalition for Marriage petition [7] She is also a listed member of the House of Commons' All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group, and is a notable critic of Women's Rights. [8]
References
- ↑ http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/59418/notices/1118281/
- ↑ "Mary Glindon MP". BBC Democracy Live. BBC. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
- ↑ "Mary Glindon Biography". Retrieved 8 February 2013.
- ↑ "Labour select Mary Glindon for North Tyneside". Labour Matters. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
- ↑ "Councillor Mary Glindon". North Tyneside Council. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
- ↑ "The 2010 general election: Tyneside North". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
- ↑ http://c4m.org.uk/signatures/
- ↑ http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmallparty/register/pro-life.htm
External links
- Electoral history and profile at The Guardian
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- Profile at Westminster Parliamentary Record
- Profile at BBC News Democracy Live
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephen Byers |
Member of Parliament for North Tyneside 2010 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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