Kerry McCarthy
Profile
Kerry McCarthy is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Bristol East since 2005. A qualified solicitor, she held various roles in the legal and corporate sectors before entering Parliament. Throughout her career, she has served in several shadow ministerial positions, including Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and as a junior minister for climate change. Known for her advocacy on animal welfare and environmental issues, she is a prominent vegan and has been a vocal proponent of sustainable policy. She previously served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Climate from 2024 to 2025.
Details
- Born
- 1965-03-26 · 61 years old
- Birth place
- Luton, United Kingdom
- Education
- Denbigh High School, Luton Sixth Form College, University of Liverpool, City of London Polytechnic
- Career
- Solicitor, lawyer for Abbey National Treasury Services and Merrill Lynch Europe, Director of London Luton Airport Ltd, Head of Public Policy at the Waterfront Partnership
