Imogen Walker
British politician
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Imogen Walker is a British Labour politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hamilton and Clyde Valley since the 2024 UK general election.[1][2] She is an Assistant Whip.[3]
Imogen Walker | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Hamilton and Clyde Valley | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Majority | 9,472 (25.5%) |
| Member of Lambeth London Borough Council for Stockwell | |
| In office 4 May 2006 – 3 May 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Labour |
| Spouse | Morgan McSweeney |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Early life and education
Walker comes from Lanark[4] and went to school in Stirling.[5] She attended drama school in London[4] and graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a master's degree in mental philosophy.
Early career
Walker has worked as an actor, including roles in Taggart, Doctors and The Big Read,[5] from 1999 to 2007,[6] a political consultant, and a vice president of the RSPCA, the animal welfare charity.
She also served as a ward councillor, deputy finance leader, and deputy leader (from 2014 to 2018)[4] for the London Borough of Lambeth.[7]
Parliamentary career
In the 2024 United Kingdom general election Walker was elected as MP for the new constituency of Hamilton and Clyde Valley with a majority of 9,472.[8] Shortly after being elected, she was appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer.[9]
In the September 2025 cabinet reshuffle Walker was appointed to the ministerial position of assistant government whip.[10]
Personal life
Walker is married to Morgan McSweeney, former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.[11] McSweeney used his position to aid his wife's selection as a candidate for the Labour Party.[12] They have a son together.[13]
