
Ellie Chowns
Profile
Ellie Chowns is a British politician serving as the Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire since 2024. A specialist in international development with a PhD from the University of Birmingham, she previously served as a Member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands from 2019 to 2020 and as a councillor on Herefordshire Council. In September 2025, she was appointed as the parliamentary leader of the Green Party in the House of Commons. Chowns is known for her advocacy in environmental policy and her commitment to effective altruism.
Details
- Born
- 1975-03-07 · 51 years old
- Birth place
- Chertsey, United Kingdom
- Education
- University of Sussex (BA), University of Middlesex (MProf), University of Birmingham (PhD)
- Career
- International development specialist, lecturer at the University of Birmingham, charity worker for Voluntary Service Overseas and Christian Aid

