Jenny Riddell-Carpenter
Appearance
Jenny Riddell-Carpenter | |
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Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Thérèse Coffey |
Majority | 1,070 (2.2%) |
Personal details | |
Born | Jennifer Riddell |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | Matthew Carpenter |
Jennifer Riddell-Carpenter (née Riddell) is a British Labour Party politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal since 2024.[1]
Early life
After spending her early childhood abroad for her parents' work, the family relocated to Martlesham Heath when Riddell-Carpenter was seven.[2] She attended Welbeck College and Woodbridge School. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Politics in 2008 and a Master of Arts (MA) in Islamic history in 2009, both from SOAS University of London. She later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Henley Business School in 2017.[3]
Personal life
Riddell-Carpenter is married to Matthew Carpenter, who works in London social housing.[2]
References
- ^ "Suffolk Coastal - General election results 2024". BBC News.
- ^ a b Waller, Martin (22 March 2024). "Labour's Suffolk Coastal candidate controversy". East Anglia Bylines. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Jenny Riddell Carpenter - Managing Director (corporate Affairs And Advocacy) at Cratus Group". The Org. Retrieved 8 July 2024.