Lynne Jones
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This article is about the British politician. For the US baseball player, see Lynn Jones.
Lynne Mary Jones (born 26 April 1951) is a British politician, who was the Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Selly Oak from 1992 until the dissolution of parliament in April 2010.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak, Preceded by ...
Lynne Jones | |
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Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak | |
In office 9 April 1992 – 12 April 2010 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Beaumont-Dark |
Succeeded by | Steve McCabe |
Personal details | |
Born | (1951-04-26) 26 April 1951 (age 73) Birmingham, Warwickshire, England |
Political party | Green Party of England and Wales (2024–present)[1] |
Other political affiliations | Independent (2023–2024) Labour (1974–2023) |
Spouse | Chris Kirk |
Children | 2 sons |
Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
Profession | Biochemist |
Website | lynnejones.org.uk |
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In October 2023, Jones reportedly quit the Labour Party following comments Keir Starmer made on the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.[2] In May 2024, Jones joined the Green Party of England and Wales.[3]