Thelma Walker
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Thelma Doris Walker[2] (born 7 April 1957) is a British politician, formerly the Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Colne Valley from 2017 to 2019. Before her political career, she worked as a teacher for 34 years and later as an independent consultant.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Colne Valley, Preceded by ...
Thelma Walker | |
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Member of Parliament for Colne Valley | |
In office 8 June 2017 – 6 November 2019 | |
Preceded by | Jason McCartney |
Succeeded by | Jason McCartney |
Personal details | |
Born | (1957-04-07) 7 April 1957 (age 67) |
Political party | Northern Independence Party |
Other political affiliations | Labour (1971–2020) |
Spouse | Rob Walker (1983–)[1] |
Children | 2 |
Education | Marple Hall Grammar School |
Alma mater | Manchester Polytechnic |
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In November 2020 Walker resigned from the Labour Party. In May 2021, she stood as an independent candidate endorsed by the Northern Independence Party (NIP) in the 2021 Hartlepool by-election and lost her deposit.