Uma Kumaran
Profile
Uma Kumaran is a British politician and member of the Labour Party who serves as the Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow, having been elected in July 2024. Born in East London to Sri Lankan Tamil refugee parents, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in politics and a Master of Science in public policy from Queen Mary University of London. Prior to entering Parliament, she built an extensive career in public service and policy advisory roles, working for the NHS, serving as a senior adviser to London Mayor Sadiq Khan, and acting as director of diplomatic and international relations for the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. In July 2026, she was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Assistant Whip.
Details
- Birth place
- East London, United Kingdom
- Education
- Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School; Bentley Wood High School; St Dominic's Sixth Form College; Queen Mary University of London
- Career
- Parliamentary researcher, caseworker, senior campaign adviser, political adviser, deputy director of parliamentary affairs, director of diplomatic and international relations
