Emma Foody
British politician
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Emma Louise Foody[1] is a British politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Cramlington and Killingworth since 2024. A member of the Labour and Co-operative Party, she has been Vice-Chamberlain of the Household since July 2026.[2]
Emma Foody | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Vice-Chamberlain of the Household | |
| Assumed office 21 July 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Andy Burnham |
| Preceded by | Nic Dakin |
| Assistant Government Whip | |
| In office 12 June 2026 – 21 July 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Jade Botterill |
| Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Majority | 12,820 (28.3%) |
| Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottingham | |
| In office July 2020 – May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Cutland |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emma Louise Foody August 1987 (age 38–39) Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England |
| Party | Labour Co-op |
| Spouse | |
| Education | University of Nottingham (BA) |
| Website | emmafoody.com |
Early life and education
Foody was born in Gosforth and attended St Charles R.C Primary School in Gosforth,[citation needed] and Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Fenham, both of which are in Newcastle Upon Tyne.[3][4][5] Foody graduated with a degree in history and politics from the University of Nottingham.[6][7]
Career
From 2008 to 2011, Foody had roles at the North East Ambulance Service.[6] She then worked for the Labour Party in the East Midlands from 2011 to 2020 including as Regional Director from 2017 to 2020 apart from a short period as external affairs manager at the National Housing Federation.[6]
From 2020 to 2021, Foody served as deputy police and crime commissioner for Nottinghamshire.[5][8]
Political career
Foody was assistant general secretary of the Co-operative Party from 2023 to 2024.[9] In June 2024, Foody was elected as MP for the new constituency of Cramlington and Killingworth at the 2024 general election. In June 2026, following resignations she was appointed assistant whip.
In July 2026, she was appointed to the new government as Vice Chamberlain of HM Household by Andy Burnham.[10]
Personal life
Foody is married to Alex Norris, the Secretary of State for Justice and Labour MP for Nottingham North and Kimberley.[4][11]
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