Uma Kumaran
Profile
Uma Kumaran is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow since July 2024, becoming the first person of Tamil heritage elected to the UK Parliament. Born in East London to Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, she holds degrees in politics and public policy from Queen Mary University of London. Before her election, she held various roles in public service and political advisory, including serving as a senior adviser to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and as deputy director of parliamentary affairs for Labour leader Keir Starmer. She currently serves on the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and has contributed to the Great British Energy and Employment Rights Bill Committees.
Details
- Born
- , England
- 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
