Anna Soubry

Anna Soubry, born on December seventh, nineteen fifty-six, is a prominent British barrister, journalist, and former politician. She served as the Member of Parliament for Broxtowe from two thousand ten until two thousand nineteen. Raised in Nottinghamshire, Soubry pursued her law degree at the University of Birmingham, where she became the sole Conservative Party member of the National Union of Students' executive committee. After graduating, she initially endorsed the Social Democratic Party but did not formally join.

Before entering politics, Soubry built a career in journalism and television presenting, which laid the groundwork for her later political endeavors. She was called to the bar in nineteen ninety-five and began practicing as a criminal barrister. Her political journey began with an unsuccessful bid for the Gedling constituency as a Conservative in the two thousand five general election. However, her fortunes changed when she was elected to represent Broxtowe in the two thousand ten general election after being added to the Conservative A-List.

During her time in Parliament, Soubry held several significant positions, including Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans. Following the two thousand fifteen general election, she was appointed Minister of State for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise, attending Cabinet meetings until she returned to the backbenches in July two thousand sixteen after Theresa May became Prime Minister.

A staunch advocate for the United Kingdom's membership in the European Union, Soubry became a vocal critic of Brexit and the Conservative Party's direction. In February two thousand nineteen, she resigned from the Conservative Party, citing its shift to the right and support for Brexit. Subsequently, she joined The Independent Group, later known as Change UK, and was appointed its leader in June two thousand nineteen. However, she lost her seat in the two thousand nineteen general election and Change UK disbanded shortly thereafter. Since two thousand twenty-two, Soubry has publicly endorsed and supported the Labour Party.