Stephen Doughty
Profile
Stephen Doughty is a British Labour Co-operative politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth since 2012. In July 2024, he was appointed Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories. Before entering Parliament, he worked as an adviser to Labour MP Douglas Alexander and held leadership roles at Oxfam International and Oxfam Cymru. Educated at the University of Oxford and the University of St Andrews, Doughty has focused his parliamentary career on foreign affairs, international development, and trade. He is a prominent advocate for human rights and has been recognized for his work on international issues, including his vocal support for Armenian refugees and his criticism of human rights abuses in Georgia and Sudan.
Details
- Born
- 1980-04-15 · 46 years old
- Birth place
- Cardiff, Wales
- Education
- Llantwit Major Comprehensive School, Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Pacific, Corpus Christi College (University of Oxford), University of St Andrews
- Career
- Adviser to Labour MP Douglas Alexander, Head of Oxfam Cymru, Oxfam International staff
