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[[File:Jo Swinson.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Former Lib Dem MP and junior business minister Jo Swinson]]'''Jo Swinson''' was selected as the first female leader of the [[Liberal Democrats]] on 22 July 2019.
 
[[File:Jo Swinson.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Former Lib Dem MP and junior business minister Jo Swinson]]'''Jo Swinson''' was selected as the first female leader of the [[Liberal Democrats]] on 22 July 2019.
  
==Political career==
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==Career==
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===Politics===
 
Swinson was the [[Liberal Democrats]] MP for East Dunbartonshire from 2005 until the 2015 general election, when a surge in support for the [[Scottish National Party]] (SNP)resulted in her losing her seat to the [[SNP]] candidate [[John Nicolson]]. <ref> [http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jo-swinson-close-tears-loses-5657653 Jo Swinson close to tears as she loses seat to SNP challenger] ''Mirror'', 8 May 2015, accessed 20 May 2015 </ref> Her seat was considered the most marginal out of the 11 seats held by her party in Scotland, which she had won in 2010 with a majority of 2,184 over Labour. <ref>Federica Coco, [http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/ampp3d/three-lib-dem-mps-you-5440179 Three Lib Dem MPs you should wave goodbye to], ''Mirror'', 1 April 2015, accessed 21 May 2015 </ref>
 
Swinson was the [[Liberal Democrats]] MP for East Dunbartonshire from 2005 until the 2015 general election, when a surge in support for the [[Scottish National Party]] (SNP)resulted in her losing her seat to the [[SNP]] candidate [[John Nicolson]]. <ref> [http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jo-swinson-close-tears-loses-5657653 Jo Swinson close to tears as she loses seat to SNP challenger] ''Mirror'', 8 May 2015, accessed 20 May 2015 </ref> Her seat was considered the most marginal out of the 11 seats held by her party in Scotland, which she had won in 2010 with a majority of 2,184 over Labour. <ref>Federica Coco, [http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/ampp3d/three-lib-dem-mps-you-5440179 Three Lib Dem MPs you should wave goodbye to], ''Mirror'', 1 April 2015, accessed 21 May 2015 </ref>
===Ministerial roles===
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====Ministerial roles====
 
Swinson served as parliamentary under-secretary at the [[Department for Business, Innovation and Skills]] from 2012<ref>[http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jo-swinson/1513 Jo Swinson], www.parliament.uk, accessed 24 August 2013</ref> with responsibility for employment and equalities.
 
Swinson served as parliamentary under-secretary at the [[Department for Business, Innovation and Skills]] from 2012<ref>[http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jo-swinson/1513 Jo Swinson], www.parliament.uk, accessed 24 August 2013</ref> with responsibility for employment and equalities.
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====Other roles====
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Swinson was previously the [[Liberal Democrats]] spokesperson on foreign affairs, equality, Scotland and the arts. She was also a member of the [[Environmental Audit Select Committee]] from 2007 to 2010 as well as being a chairperson of the Liberal Democrats Women’s Policy Working Group in 2009. <ref name= "Gov"/>
  
==Career==
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==Business==
 
After graduating in 2000, Swinson worked in Yorkshire as a marketing and PR manager for the Emap radio station [[Viking FM]]. In 2002 she moved back to East Dunbartonshire and worked for Glasgow-based media business [[SpaceandPeople]]. <ref name= "Gov"/>
 
After graduating in 2000, Swinson worked in Yorkshire as a marketing and PR manager for the Emap radio station [[Viking FM]]. In 2002 she moved back to East Dunbartonshire and worked for Glasgow-based media business [[SpaceandPeople]]. <ref name= "Gov"/>
 
Swinson was previously the [[Liberal Democrats]] spokesperson on foreign affairs, equality, Scotland and the arts. She was also a member of the [[Environmental Audit Select Committee]] from 2007 to 2010 as well as being a chairperson of the Liberal Democrats Women’s Policy Working Group in 2009. <ref name= "Gov"/>
 
  
 
===Revolving Door===
 
===Revolving Door===
  
In August 2015, Swinson sought the advice of the [[Advisory Committee on Business Appointments]] to set up as an independent consultant. The committee advised that she serve a 2 year lobbying ban from her last day in office and that she seek confirmation from the committee for each individual commission. Since October 2015 she has taken up commissions with [[Women of the World Festival Advisory Committee]], [[Everywoman]], [[The Parliament Project]], [[Northern Power Women Awards]] , [[Chartwell Speaking Agency]] and [[Eversheds]] and [[IPA]].  
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In August 2015, Swinson sought the advice of the [[Advisory Committee on Business Appointments]] to set up as an independent consultant. The committee advised that she serve a two-year lobbying ban from her last day in office and that she seek confirmation from the committee for each individual commission. After October 2015 she took up commissions with [[Women of the World Festival Advisory Committee]], [[Everywoman]], [[The Parliament Project]], [[Northern Power Women Awards]] , [[Chartwell Speaking Agency]], [[Eversheds]] and [[IPA]].  
  
In May 2016, she took up a further 4 commissions with her consultancy with; [[DBA Speakers]], [[CMI Women in Leadership]] and the [[CIPD]] (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the professional association for human resource professionals), and [[Eversheds]], the British multinational law firm. In September, she took up commissions with [[University College London]] and [[InclusIQ]], an organisation that provides workshops on workplace inclusivity. In October, she again received approval for a paid commission with [[Portland Communications]]. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/swinson-jo-minister-for-employment-relations-and-consumer-affairs-bis-acoba-recommendation/summary-of-business-appointments-applications-jo-swinson Jo Swinson Summary of business appointments], ''Gov.uk'', accessed 23 May 2016</ref>  
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In May 2016, she took up a further four commissions with her consultancy with; [[DBA Speakers]], [[CMI Women in Leadership]] and the [[CIPD]] (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the professional association for human resource professionals), and [[Eversheds]], the British multinational law firm. In September, she took up commissions with [[University College London]] and [[InclusIQ]], an organisation that provides workshops on workplace inclusivity. In October, she again received approval for a paid commission with [[Portland Communications]]. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/swinson-jo-minister-for-employment-relations-and-consumer-affairs-bis-acoba-recommendation/summary-of-business-appointments-applications-jo-swinson Jo Swinson Summary of business appointments], ''Gov.uk'', accessed 23 May 2016</ref>  
  
She also sought advice from [[ACOBA]] regarding a role on the advisory committee of the [[Advertising Standards Agency]]. The committee noted Ms Swinson had occasional contact with the ASA while at [[BIS]], and advised that she serve the standard two year lobbying ban from her last day in office. She took up the appointment in January 2016.<ref name="ACOBA">[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/swinson-jo-minister-for-employment-relations-and-consumer-affairs-bis-acoba-recommendation/summary-of-business-appointments-applications-jo-swinson Jo Swinson Advisory Committee on Business Appointments applications], ''Gov.uk'', accessed 17 February 2016</ref>
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Swinson also sought advice from [[ACOBA]] regarding a role on the advisory committee of the [[Advertising Standards Agency]]. The committee noted Ms Swinson had occasional contact with the ASA while at [[BIS]], and advised that she serve the standard two year lobbying ban from her last day in office. She took up the appointment in January 2016.<ref name="ACOBA">[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/swinson-jo-minister-for-employment-relations-and-consumer-affairs-bis-acoba-recommendation/summary-of-business-appointments-applications-jo-swinson Jo Swinson Advisory Committee on Business Appointments applications], ''Gov.uk'', accessed 17 February 2016</ref>
  
Ms Swinson took up 3 further roles in 2015 under the advice of [[ACOBA]], on the basis that she serve a 2 year lobbying ban from her last day in office for each:  
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Ms Swinson took up three further roles in 2015 under the advice of [[ACOBA]], on the basis that she serve a two-year lobbying ban from her last day in office for each:  
 
*Panel member, research board - [[BISL Ltd]]/[[Comparethemarket.com]] <ref>Sam Greenhill,[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3572258/All-aboard-gravy-train-Whitehall-gold-plated-jobs-City-paid-passengers.html 'All aboard the gravy train from Whitehall to gold-plated jobs in the City (and here are some of the VERY well-paid passengers)', 4 May 2016], ''Daily Mail Online'', accessed 5 May 2016</ref>
 
*Panel member, research board - [[BISL Ltd]]/[[Comparethemarket.com]] <ref>Sam Greenhill,[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3572258/All-aboard-gravy-train-Whitehall-gold-plated-jobs-City-paid-passengers.html 'All aboard the gravy train from Whitehall to gold-plated jobs in the City (and here are some of the VERY well-paid passengers)', 4 May 2016], ''Daily Mail Online'', accessed 5 May 2016</ref>
 
*Chair - [[Maternity Action]]
 
*Chair - [[Maternity Action]]
 
*Non-executive director - [[Clear Returns]] <ref name="ACOBA"/>
 
*Non-executive director - [[Clear Returns]] <ref name="ACOBA"/>
 
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===Consultancy for big lobbying firm===
 
In November 2016, she was commissioned by [[Portland]] to advise the firm on diversity in the workplace. [[ACOBA]] gave Swinson the green light for the new role with Portland, which lasted only for several days. <ref>Rod Muir, [https://www.publicaffairsnews.com/articles/news/swinson-gets-portland-gig Swinson gets Portland gig], ''Public Affairs News'', 31 October 2016. Accessed 16 December 2016. </ref>
 
In November 2016, she was commissioned by [[Portland]] to advise the firm on diversity in the workplace. [[ACOBA]] gave Swinson the green light for the new role with Portland, which lasted only for several days. <ref>Rod Muir, [https://www.publicaffairsnews.com/articles/news/swinson-gets-portland-gig Swinson gets Portland gig], ''Public Affairs News'', 31 October 2016. Accessed 16 December 2016. </ref>
  

Revision as of 06:57, 23 July 2019

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Former Lib Dem MP and junior business minister Jo Swinson

Jo Swinson was selected as the first female leader of the Liberal Democrats on 22 July 2019.

Career

Politics

Swinson was the Liberal Democrats MP for East Dunbartonshire from 2005 until the 2015 general election, when a surge in support for the Scottish National Party (SNP)resulted in her losing her seat to the SNP candidate John Nicolson. [1] Her seat was considered the most marginal out of the 11 seats held by her party in Scotland, which she had won in 2010 with a majority of 2,184 over Labour. [2]

Ministerial roles

Swinson served as parliamentary under-secretary at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills from 2012[3] with responsibility for employment and equalities.

Other roles

Swinson was previously the Liberal Democrats spokesperson on foreign affairs, equality, Scotland and the arts. She was also a member of the Environmental Audit Select Committee from 2007 to 2010 as well as being a chairperson of the Liberal Democrats Women’s Policy Working Group in 2009. [4]

Business

After graduating in 2000, Swinson worked in Yorkshire as a marketing and PR manager for the Emap radio station Viking FM. In 2002 she moved back to East Dunbartonshire and worked for Glasgow-based media business SpaceandPeople. [4]

Revolving Door

In August 2015, Swinson sought the advice of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments to set up as an independent consultant. The committee advised that she serve a two-year lobbying ban from her last day in office and that she seek confirmation from the committee for each individual commission. After October 2015 she took up commissions with Women of the World Festival Advisory Committee, Everywoman, The Parliament Project, Northern Power Women Awards , Chartwell Speaking Agency, Eversheds and IPA.

In May 2016, she took up a further four commissions with her consultancy with; DBA Speakers, CMI Women in Leadership and the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the professional association for human resource professionals), and Eversheds, the British multinational law firm. In September, she took up commissions with University College London and InclusIQ, an organisation that provides workshops on workplace inclusivity. In October, she again received approval for a paid commission with Portland Communications. [5]

Swinson also sought advice from ACOBA regarding a role on the advisory committee of the Advertising Standards Agency. The committee noted Ms Swinson had occasional contact with the ASA while at BIS, and advised that she serve the standard two year lobbying ban from her last day in office. She took up the appointment in January 2016.[6]

Ms Swinson took up three further roles in 2015 under the advice of ACOBA, on the basis that she serve a two-year lobbying ban from her last day in office for each:

Consultancy for big lobbying firm

In November 2016, she was commissioned by Portland to advise the firm on diversity in the workplace. ACOBA gave Swinson the green light for the new role with Portland, which lasted only for several days. [8]

Personal life

Swinson is married to fellow LibDem MP Duncan Hames,[9] who also lost his seat in the 2015 general election.

Education

Swinson attended Douglas Academy in Milngavie, before that she studied management at the London School of Economics. [4]

Affiliations

As a backbencher, Swinson co-founded the All Party Parliamentary Groups on Allergy, Wellbeing Economics, and Body Image. She is a governor of the Ditchley Foundation. She was also a member of the Speaker’s Conference from 2009 to 2010. [4]

Notes

  1. Jo Swinson close to tears as she loses seat to SNP challenger Mirror, 8 May 2015, accessed 20 May 2015
  2. Federica Coco, Three Lib Dem MPs you should wave goodbye to, Mirror, 1 April 2015, accessed 21 May 2015
  3. Jo Swinson, www.parliament.uk, accessed 24 August 2013
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Jo Swinson GOV.UK, accessed 10 October 2014
  5. Jo Swinson Summary of business appointments, Gov.uk, accessed 23 May 2016
  6. 6.0 6.1 Jo Swinson Advisory Committee on Business Appointments applications, Gov.uk, accessed 17 February 2016
  7. Sam Greenhill,'All aboard the gravy train from Whitehall to gold-plated jobs in the City (and here are some of the VERY well-paid passengers)', 4 May 2016, Daily Mail Online, accessed 5 May 2016
  8. Rod Muir, Swinson gets Portland gig, Public Affairs News, 31 October 2016. Accessed 16 December 2016.
  9. Sarah Priddy, PIL: Current Members Related to Other Current or Former Members - Commons Library Standard Note, 13 September 2013.