United KingdomHouse of CommonsLabour PartyYorkshire and the Humber · Kingston upon Hull EastMember of Parliament
Karl Turner
Profile
Karl Turner is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull East since 2010. Born in 1971, he worked as an antiques dealer and a barrister before entering national politics. Throughout his parliamentary career, he has held various opposition frontbench roles, including Shadow Solicitor General and Shadow Attorney General. In March 2026, he was suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party and currently sits as an independent MP. Turner is known for his vocal defense of the jury trial system and his critical stance on government policy.
Details
- Born
- 1971-04-15 · 55 years old
- Birth place
- Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
- Education
- Bransholme High School, Hull College, Leeds Beckett University, Northumbria University
- Career
- Antiques dealer, Barrister
