Richard Burgon
Profile
Richard Burgon is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Leeds East since 2015. A member of the Labour Party, he previously served as the Shadow Secretary of State for Justice and Shadow Lord Chancellor from 2016 to 2020 under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn. Before entering Parliament, Burgon worked as an employment lawyer for Thompsons Solicitors. He is known for his left-wing political views, his advocacy for trade unions, and his opposition to austerity measures and the privatization of public services.
Details
- Born
- 1980-09-19 · 45 years old
- Birth place
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Education
- St John's College, Cambridge; Cardinal Heenan Roman Catholic High School
- Career
- Employment lawyer (solicitor)
