Emma McClarkin
British politician (born 1978)
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Emma McClarkin OBE (born 9 October 1978) is a British Conservative Party politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament for the East Midlands region from 2009 to 2019. She was a spokesman for international trade for the Conservative Party.[1] She is currently the Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association.
Emma McClarkin | |
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| Member of the European Parliament for East Midlands | |
| In office 4 June 2009 – 1 July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Heaton-Harris |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Patten |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 October 1978 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England |
| Party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | Bournemouth University |
| Occupation | MEP |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | emmamcclarkin |
Early life and education
McClarkin was born in Stroud, Gloucestershire to George and Maria McClarkin. She attended Stroud Girls High School and graduated from Bournemouth University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Laws in Business Law. She started work as a law clerk.[2]
Career
McClarkin worked as a government relations executive for the Rugby Football Union.[3]
In May 2009, McClarkin was one of five candidates elected to the European Parliament from the East Midlands Region.[3] She was at that time the youngest elected member.[4] She was re-elected in 2014.[citation needed] She has sat on a number of European Parliament Committees and delegations, including the Committee on International Trade, the Committee on Culture and Education and the Delegation for Relations with the United States.[5]
In September 2019 McClarkin was appointed as chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).[6] She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to the hospitality sector, particularly during COVID-19.[7]