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Harriet Ruth Harman KC (born 30 July 1950) is a British politician and solicitor who was a Member of Parliament (MP) for over 40 years, from 1982 to 2024, making her one of the longest-serving MPs in British history.
Jun 2, 2024 · Harriet Harman was elected as MP for Camberwell and Peckham in 1982 and has held the safe Labour seat ever since. Her 42 years of continuous service make her the longest-serving female MP, otherwise known as The Mother of the House.
May 28, 2024 · Harriet Harman served as Labour's deputy leader under Ed Miliband and his predecessor Gordon Brown. Reflecting on her time in politics, she told BBC Radio London it...
Jun 25, 2024 · Harriet Harman has served as a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party for more than 40 years, including in a variety of cabinet roles both in government and in opposition.
Dec 7, 2021 · Veteran Labour MP Harriet Harman has announced she will stand down at the next general election. She revealed her decision in an email to her local party in Camberwell and Peckham on...
Oct 18, 2023 · Former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has been elected as the new chair of the Commons Standards Committee, which oversees MPs' conduct. She replaces Sir Chris Bryant, who has become...
Dec 7, 2021 · Labour's Harriet Harman, the longest continuous serving female MP in the Commons, has announced that she will not be standing for the party at the next election. Ms Harman, who has represented the south London constituency of Camberwell and Peckham since 1982, revealed the news on Twitter.
