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Lewis Atkinson
Lewis Malcolm Atkinson (born 1982 or 1983)[1] is a British Labour Party politician and former NHS manager who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sunderland Central since 2024.[2] Early life and educationLewis Malcolm Atkinson[3] was born in South Shields and was brought up in South Tyneside.[4] He studied at Wadham College, Oxford,[5] where he studied Philosophy, politics and economics, and at the University of Birmingham, where he earned a master's degree in healthcare leadership and management.[6] CareerNHSAtkinson entered the National Health Service (NHS) through the Graduate Management Training scheme.[6] Atkinson began working in the North East NHS in 2005, having previously worked in the health team of the Treasury.[6] Atkinson holds the NHS Leadership Academy's Nye Bevan in Executive Healthcare Leadership.[6] PoliticalIn January 2012, Atkinson announced that he would run to be on the Labour Party National Executive Committee.[7] In 2013, he was shortlisted to stand in South Shields, but was not ultimately selected.[4] Incumbent MP for Sunderland Central Julie Elliott announced that she would not seek reelection at the 2024 general election, which Atkinson later described as a "total surprise."[1] Three days later on 30 May 2024, Atkinson was selected as the Labour Party candidate for the constituency.[8][9] He was elected in the 2024 general election,[10] winning the seat with 16,852 votes (42.18% of the vote) with a majority of 15.2%.[11][12] In November 2024, Atkinson voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted suicide.[13] Personal lifeAtkinson divorced and has 2 children.[1] See alsoReferences
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