Harriet Harman
Profile
Harriet Harman is a British politician and life peer who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 2024. Previously, she was the Member of Parliament for Camberwell and Peckham from 1982 to 2024, holding numerous high-profile roles including Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Leader of the House of Commons, and Solicitor General. Throughout her long career, she has been a prominent advocate for women's rights, equality, and constitutional reform, serving as the first Minister for Women and playing a key role in the passage of the Human Rights Act 1998.
Details
- Born
- 1950-07-30 · 75 years old
- Birth place
- London, United Kingdom
- Education
- St Paul's Girls' School; University of York
- Career
- Solicitor; Legal officer for the National Council for Civil Liberties
