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| + | |description=Spooky UK MP | ||
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| + | |spouses=Stephen Benedict Cooney | ||
| + | |alma_mater=Loughborough University | ||
| + | |birth_date=1967-08-06 | ||
| + | |birth_place=Littleborough, Lancashire | ||
| + | |nationality=British | ||
| + | |political_parties=Labour | ||
| + | |interests=The Pipeline | ||
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| + | |title=Member of Parliament for Rochdale | ||
| + | |start=1 May 1997 | ||
| + | |end=5 May 2005 | ||
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| + | |title=President of the National Union of Students | ||
| + | |start=1992 | ||
| + | |end=1994 | ||
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| − | '''Lorna Fitzsimons''' (born 1967) is | + | }} |
| + | '''Lorna Fitzsimons''' (born 6 August 1967) is the former [[Labour Party|Labour]] MP for Rochdale (1997-2005). | ||
| − | Fitzsimons | + | Lorna Fitzsimons was [[President of the National Union of Students]] (1992-94), a member of [[Labour Friends of Israel]] and CEO of the [[Britain Israel Communications and Research Centre]] (2006-2012). |
| − | + | In 2012, Lorna Fitzsimons co-founded with [[Baroness McDonagh]] management consultants [[The Pipeline]] which are described as leading Diversity and Inclusion specialists.<ref>''[https://www.execpipeline.com/overview/ "The Pipeline – leading Diversity and Inclusion specialists"]''</ref> | |
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| + | ==Career== | ||
| + | Lorna Fitzsimons attended Loughborough College of Art and Design (1988), where she was awarded a BA in Textile Design. Her early political career involved a stint as a commercial lobbyist with [[Rowland Sallingbury Casey]]. In 1995 she was named named the [[Institute of Public Relations]]’ first Young Communicator of the Year.<ref>Kavanagh, M. NEWS: [http://www.brandrepublic.com/login/News/94085/ Ex-NUS chief Fitzsimons wins young IPR award], PR Week, 8 December 1995.</ref> The high-flying Fitzsimons reportedly took a pay cut to become an MP.<ref>Simpson, M., [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/vote_2005/blog/4469987.stm Lorna Boon], BBC News, Election 2005, 21 April 2005., accessed 02 March 2009.</ref> | ||
| − | + | She was the Labour member of Parliament for Rochdale from 1997 until her defeat at the 2005 election by the Liberal Democrat candidate [[Paul Rowen]]. Perhaps the political kiss of death was the visit to her constituency by [[Tony Blair]] during the 2005 General Election, where he proclaimed Fitzsimons "a remarkable woman... with a big future in British politics".<ref>Simpson, M., [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/vote_2005/blog/4469987.stm Lorna Boon], BBC News, Election 2005, 21 April 2005., accessed 02 March 2009.</ref> | |
==Wielding great influence on British Jewry== | ==Wielding great influence on British Jewry== | ||
| − | In 2008, The <i> | + | In 2008, The <i>[[Jewish Chronicle]]</i> declared "the top spots" on their second annual list of those who 'wield the greatest influence on British Jewry'. Fitzsimons is listed at number 36<ref><i>The Jewish Chronicle</i> [http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m11s18s186&SecId=186&AId=59976&ATypeId=1 JC Power 100: Sacks stays on top, as new names emerge]. 9th May 2008. Accessed 16th August 2008</ref>. The criteria for being listed is described as 'those with a vision for [[Jewish]] life in this country and who did their utmost to bring it about using either money; persuasion; religion; culture; political or social leadership; or simply inspiring through word and deed'<ref><i>The Jewish Chronicle</i> [http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m11s18s186&SecId=186&AId=59977&ATypeId=1 How we made our selection] 09 May 2008, accessed 16 August 2008.</ref>. |
| − | The article's sole comment on Fitzsimons states that 'The former Rochdale MP is making an impact at | + | The article's sole comment on Fitzsimons states that 'The former Rochdale MP is making an impact at [[BICOM]]'<ref><i>The Jewish Chronicle</i> [http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m11s18s186&SecId=186&AId=59976&ATypeId=1 JC Power 100: Sacks stays on top, as new names emerge]. 09 May 2008, accessed 16th August 2008.</ref>. |
Others included in the top 30 of the list were [[Lord Levy]] (number 9), [[Ron Prosor]] (number 10), [[Daniel Finkelstein]] (number 11), [[John Mann]] (number 17), [[Jonathan Freedland]] (number 18), [[Julia Neuberger]] (number 19), [[Lord Janner]] (number 20), Prime Minister [[Gordon Brown]] (number 29) & [[Poju Zabludowicz]] (number 30)<ref><i>The Jewish Chronicle</i> [http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m11s18s186&SecId=186&AId=59976&ATypeId=1 JC Power 100: Sacks stays on top, as new names emerge], 09 May 2008, accessed 16th August 2008.</ref>. | Others included in the top 30 of the list were [[Lord Levy]] (number 9), [[Ron Prosor]] (number 10), [[Daniel Finkelstein]] (number 11), [[John Mann]] (number 17), [[Jonathan Freedland]] (number 18), [[Julia Neuberger]] (number 19), [[Lord Janner]] (number 20), Prime Minister [[Gordon Brown]] (number 29) & [[Poju Zabludowicz]] (number 30)<ref><i>The Jewish Chronicle</i> [http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m11s18s186&SecId=186&AId=59976&ATypeId=1 JC Power 100: Sacks stays on top, as new names emerge], 09 May 2008, accessed 16th August 2008.</ref>. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| + | *2012: Co-founder [[The Pipeline]] | ||
*2006: CEO, BICOM | *2006: CEO, BICOM | ||
*2005: Visiting fellow for the [[United Kingdom Defence Academy]] | *2005: Visiting fellow for the [[United Kingdom Defence Academy]] | ||
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| Born | 1967-08-06 Littleborough, Lancashire | ||||||||||||
| Nationality | British | ||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Loughborough University | ||||||||||||
| Spouse | Stephen Benedict Cooney | ||||||||||||
| Interests | The Pipeline | ||||||||||||
| Party | Labour | ||||||||||||
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Lorna Fitzsimons (born 6 August 1967) is the former Labour MP for Rochdale (1997-2005).
Lorna Fitzsimons was President of the National Union of Students (1992-94), a member of Labour Friends of Israel and CEO of the Britain Israel Communications and Research Centre (2006-2012).
In 2012, Lorna Fitzsimons co-founded with Baroness McDonagh management consultants The Pipeline which are described as leading Diversity and Inclusion specialists.[1]
Contents
Career
Lorna Fitzsimons attended Loughborough College of Art and Design (1988), where she was awarded a BA in Textile Design. Her early political career involved a stint as a commercial lobbyist with Rowland Sallingbury Casey. In 1995 she was named named the Institute of Public Relations’ first Young Communicator of the Year.[2] The high-flying Fitzsimons reportedly took a pay cut to become an MP.[3]
She was the Labour member of Parliament for Rochdale from 1997 until her defeat at the 2005 election by the Liberal Democrat candidate Paul Rowen. Perhaps the political kiss of death was the visit to her constituency by Tony Blair during the 2005 General Election, where he proclaimed Fitzsimons "a remarkable woman... with a big future in British politics".[4]
Wielding great influence on British Jewry
In 2008, The Jewish Chronicle declared "the top spots" on their second annual list of those who 'wield the greatest influence on British Jewry'. Fitzsimons is listed at number 36[5]. The criteria for being listed is described as 'those with a vision for Jewish life in this country and who did their utmost to bring it about using either money; persuasion; religion; culture; political or social leadership; or simply inspiring through word and deed'[6].
The article's sole comment on Fitzsimons states that 'The former Rochdale MP is making an impact at BICOM'[7].
Others included in the top 30 of the list were Lord Levy (number 9), Ron Prosor (number 10), Daniel Finkelstein (number 11), John Mann (number 17), Jonathan Freedland (number 18), Julia Neuberger (number 19), Lord Janner (number 20), Prime Minister Gordon Brown (number 29) & Poju Zabludowicz (number 30)[8].
Career
- 2012: Co-founder The Pipeline
- 2006: CEO, BICOM
- 2005: Visiting fellow for the United Kingdom Defence Academy
- 1997: Labour MP for Rochdale
- 1994: Associate director, The Rowland Company/Rowland Sallingbury Casey
- 1992: President, National Union of Students[9]
Affiliations
- Labour Friends of Israel
- BICOM – chief executive
References
- Gaby Hinsliff, "The confessions of a Blair Babe": How One of the New Labour Women Woke Up To Notoriety, Daily Mail (London), 20 October 1997, Pg. 3.
- Kavanagh, M. NEWS: Ex-NUS chief Fitzsimons wins young IPR award, PR Week, 8 December 1995.
- PR Week June 29, 2007 Ready to do battle - Lorna Fitzsimons, CEO, Britain Israel Communications and Research Centre BYLINE: Kate Magee SECTION: PROFILE; Pg. 17.
- Simpson, M., Lorna Boon, BBC News, Election 2005, 21 April 2005., accessed 02 March 2009.
- The Jewish Chronicle JC Power 100: Sacks stays on top, as new names emerge. 9th May 2008, accessed 16th August 2008.
- The Jewish Chronicle How we made our selection 09 May 2008, accessed 16 August 2008.
Events Participated in
| Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Forum/2011 | 25 March 2011 | 27 March 2011 | Belgium Brussels | Yearly discreet get-together of huge amount of transatlantic politicians, media and military and corporations, under the auspices of the CIA and NATO-close German Marshall Fund. |
| Herzliya Conference/2007 | 21 January 2007 | 24 January 2007 | Israel Tel Aviv Reichman University | "The conference examined the array of dangers, threats and difficulties Israel has faced since early 2006, identified a broad web of problems in all of the fundamental strata upon which national security is based, and proposed strategies for action." |
| Herzliya Conference/2009 | 2 February 2009 | 4 February 2009 | Israel Tel Aviv Reichman University |
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References
- ↑ "The Pipeline – leading Diversity and Inclusion specialists"
- ↑ Kavanagh, M. NEWS: Ex-NUS chief Fitzsimons wins young IPR award, PR Week, 8 December 1995.
- ↑ Simpson, M., Lorna Boon, BBC News, Election 2005, 21 April 2005., accessed 02 March 2009.
- ↑ Simpson, M., Lorna Boon, BBC News, Election 2005, 21 April 2005., accessed 02 March 2009.
- ↑ The Jewish Chronicle JC Power 100: Sacks stays on top, as new names emerge. 9th May 2008. Accessed 16th August 2008
- ↑ The Jewish Chronicle How we made our selection 09 May 2008, accessed 16 August 2008.
- ↑ The Jewish Chronicle JC Power 100: Sacks stays on top, as new names emerge. 09 May 2008, accessed 16th August 2008.
- ↑ The Jewish Chronicle JC Power 100: Sacks stays on top, as new names emerge, 09 May 2008, accessed 16th August 2008.
- ↑ PR Week June 29, 2007 Ready to do battle - Lorna Fitzsimons, CEO, Britain Israel Communications and Research Centre BYLINE: Kate Magee SECTION: PROFILE; Pg. 17.
