Sureena Brackenridge
Sureena Brackenridge | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2024 | |
Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Jane Stevenson |
Majority | 5,422 (16.3%) |
Mayoress of Wolverhampton | |
In role 19 May 2021 – 18 May 2022 | |
Mayor | Greg Brackenridge |
Preceded by | Paul Darke |
Succeeded by | Karl Samuels |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1976 (age 47–48) Wednesfield, England |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | Greg Brackenridge |
Children | 2 |
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Sureena Brackenridge (born c. 1976)[1] is a British Labour Party politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Wolverhampton North East since 2024.[2][3]
Early life
[edit]Sureena was born in Wednesfield.[1]
Career
[edit]Teaching
[edit]Sureena has taught in various secondary schools in Wolverhampton for over 25 years. Prior to the 2024 General Election, she was the deputy head teacher at Moseley Park.[4]
Political
[edit]Sureena Brackenridge was selected as the Labour Party candidate for Wolverhampton North East in November 2022.[5] She was elected as the MP for Wolverhampton North East in the 2024 general election with a majority of 5,422 votes.[2][6]
Personal life
[edit]Sureena Brackenridge is married to Greg Brackenridge, who served as the 162nd Mayor of Wolverhampton from 2021 to 2022; Sureena was the Mayoress of Wolverhampton during his tenure.[7] They have 2 children together.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Madeley, Peter (2022-11-25). "Wolverhampton deputy headteacher to fight for Labour target seat at next general election". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ a b "UK general election results live: Keir Starmer says 'time for us to deliver' as Nigel Farage becomes MP". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "UK Election: Record Number Of Indian-Origin MPs". NDTV.
- ^ "About". Sureena Brackenridge. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Neame, Katie (2022-11-21). "Six more Labour parliamentary candidates selected over the weekend". LabourList. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Wolverhampton North East | General Election 2024 | Sky News". election.news.sky.com. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "Councillor Brackenridge elected as new Mayor of Wolverhampton | City Of Wolverhampton Council". www.wolverhampton.gov.uk. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2024-07-07.