About Emma Lewell-Buck

Emma is the first woman ever to represent South Shields in Parliament, and the first MP to have been raised in the area. She has lived in the area all her life, and prior to her election served for nine years on South Tyneside Council.

Emma studied politics and media studies at Northumbria University, and went on to gain a Masters degree in social work from Durham University. In 2007, she began her role in child protection social work in Sunderland and then Newcastle – a position which taught her the harsh realities of frontline social work. Now, as an MP, she continues to call for reform of child protection, works tirelessly to improve the social care provision for both children and adults, continuously campaigns against food poverty alongside many other issues.

Emma has a long-standing commitment to South Shields. Her family also have deep roots in the area, and she is a direct descendant of local hero William Wouldhave, the inventor of the lifeboat.

 

She lives in the town and regularly attends local events, and meetings alongside going out door knocking and hosting street stalls to speak with residents.

Emma’s love for South Shields inspires her daily work in the constituency and reinforces the commitment she has to local residents.

Emma is a passionate advocate for South Shields, and proudly represents the issues that matter most to constituents. Backed by a committed team, Emma is driving positive change in South Shields, and is determined to ensure that residents in the area have their voice heard.

Since entering Parliament in 2013, Emma has handled over 50,000 cases on behalf of constituents, made over 1,000 spoken contributions in the Chamber, submitted over 1,000 written questions to the Government. Emma has also helped to establish the food charity network, Feeding Britain, and is the co-chair of the Child of the North APPG which focuses on child poverty and health inequalities in the North of England.