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Ellie Chowns
United KingdomHouse of CommonsGreen Party of England and WalesWest Midlands · North HerefordshireMember of Parliament

Ellie Chowns

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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.

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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

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