Helen Whately
| Helen Whately MP |
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| Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent |
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| Assumed office 8 May 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Hugh Robertson |
| Majority | 16,652 (36.4%) |
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| Born | 23 June 1976 Surrey, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford |
| Website | Official website |
Helen Olivia Bicknell Whately[1] is an English Conservative Party politician. She was elected at the 2015 general election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Faversham and Mid Kent, succeeding Hugh Robertson.[2]
Early life
Whately grew up in Surrey. Both her parents are doctors.[3] She was educated at Westminster School in London.[4] Whately then matriculated at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford in 1995 where she attained a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE).[5]
Political career
Whately contested as a Conservative parliamentary candidate in 2010 in the Kingston and Surbiton constituency, however she lost to the Liberal Democrats candidate, Ed Davey by 13.3%.[6] She was elected as MP for Faversham and Mid Kent in the 2015 general election with 24,895 votes (54%) and a majority of 16,652.[7]
In July 2015, she was elected to sit on the Commons Health Select Committee.[8] She is also Vice-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Mental Health and Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Healthcare.
Personal life
Whately is married to Marcus and has a son and two daughters.
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 61230. p. 9123. 18 May 2015.
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent 2015–present |
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