Chris Lennie, Baron Lennie
Christopher John Lennie, Baron Lennie (born February 22, 1953 ) is a British politician.
Life
Chris Lennie spent most of his childhood in Kent before moving to Newcastle upon Tyne to study history and English literature. After graduating in 1976, he worked in an agency before starting his career as a politician.
He was National Campaigns Manager for a union until he was appointed under Prime Minister Tony Blair in 1999 to build and manage the newly created Northern Region of the Labor Party . From 2001 he was Deputy Secretary General of the Labor Party .
He lives with his partner Anne, with whom he has two children, mostly in his family's home in north east England, interrupted by short stays in Bristol , Glasgow and London .
On September 22, 2014, he was named Life Peer as Baron Lennie , of Longsands Tynemouth in the County of Tyne and Wear .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Lionra.
- ^ Three new Labor peers announced - but there are serious questions about the Government's approach to honors .
- ↑ Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street: Press release: Working peerages announced 2014. A list of the latest peerages bestowed by The Queen. August 8, 2014.
- ^ Labor to pick Chris Lennie as new general secretary.
- ^ The Gazette. September 25, 2014.
Web links
- Lord Lennie - UK Parliament
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lennie, Chris, Baron Lennie |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Lennie, Christopher John, Baron Lennie (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 22, 1953 |