Alicia Kearns

Alicia Kearns is a British Conservative politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford since 2024, having previously represented Rutland and Melton since 2019. Ideologically aligned with the One Nation Conservative tradition, she made history in 2022 as the first woman elected to chair the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. Before entering Parliament, Kearns held various communication and advisory roles within the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, focusing on counter-terrorism, disinformation, and hybrid warfare. Her parliamentary work has included advocacy for gender recognition reform and significant involvement in foreign policy debates.