Jim Knight
Profile
Jim Knight, Baron Knight of Weymouth, is a British politician and life peer serving in the House of Lords. He previously served as the Member of Parliament for South Dorset from 2001 to 2010, during which time he held several ministerial roles, including Minister of State for Schools and Minister for the South West. Beyond his parliamentary career, Knight has held various leadership positions in the education and digital sectors, including roles at TES Global and the Good Things Foundation. He is a member of both the Labour and Co-operative parties and continues to be active in public life, focusing on digital inclusion and education policy.
Details
- Born
- March 6, 1965 · 61 years old
- Birth place
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Eltham College, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
- Career
- Arts centre manager, director of arts and directory companies, Chief Education Officer at TES Global
