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'''David Lindon Lammy''' (born 19 July 1972) is a British ] ], who has been the ] (MP) for ] since ]. '''David Lindon Lammy''' (born 19 July 1972) is a British ] ], who has been the ] (MP) for ] since ].


Lammy has commented on Britain's history of slavery.<ref>

{{Cite web
| title=Culture Minister David Lammy's Keynote Speech to ‘Slavery: Unfinished Business’ Conference
| url=http://www.davidlammy.co.uk/da/55676 }}</ref><ref>
{{cite news
| title=BBC News: Head-to-head: Slavery 'sorrow'
| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6186980.stm | date=27 November 2006 | accessdate=2 January 2010}}</ref><ref></ref>


==Early life and Education== ==Early life and Education==
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===Early career and Government 2000 - 2010=== ===Early career and Government 2000 - 2010===


In 2000 he was elected for ] on the London-wide list to the ]. During the London election campaign the sitting ] for ], ], died and Lammy was selected as the Labour candidate. He was elected to the seat, on a low turnout, in a ] held on 22 June 2000. Upon his election Lammy, a month short of 28, become the ]. In 2002 he became ] in the ]. In 2003 Lammy was appointed as a Minister in the ]. After the ] Lammy was appointed Minister for Culture at the ]. In 2000 he was elected for ] on the London-wide list to the ]. During the London election campaign the sitting ] for ], ], died and Lammy was selected as the Labour candidate. He was elected to the seat, on a low turnout, in a ] held on 22 June 2000. Upon his election Lammy become the ]. In 2002 he became ] in the ]. In 2003 Lammy was appointed as a Minister in the ]. After the ] Lammy was appointed Minister for Culture at the ].


In June 2007 Lammy was appointed as a ] in the ]. In October 2008 he was promoted to Minister of State and was appointed to the Privy Council. In June 2009 the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills was abolished and merged with the ] to form the ]. Lammy continued in the new department in his previous role as the Minister for Higher Education. In June 2007 Lammy was appointed as a ] in the ]. In October 2008 he was promoted to Minister of State and was appointed to the Privy Council. In June 2009 the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills was abolished and merged with the ] to form the ]. Lammy continued in the new department in his previous role as the Minister for Higher Education.



===Backbench MP 2010- Onwards=== ===Backbench MP 2010- Onwards===
After Labour lost the ] a ] was announced. During the contest Lammy nominated ], although declaring his support for ]. After the election of ], Lammy pledged his full support for Miliband, but remained a backbencher. After Labour lost the ] a ] was announced. During the contest Lammy nominated ], although declaring his support for ]. After the election of ], Lammy pledged his full support for Miliband, though he turned down a post in the ] offered by Miliband. Lammy asserted a need to speak on a wide range of issues that would arise in his constituency due to the large cuts in the public services that his constituents rely on.<ref>http://www.haringeyindependent.co.uk/news/topstories/8444616.Lammy_rejects_offer_from_Labour_Party_leader_Ed_Miliband/ Lammy rejects offer from Labour Party leader Ed Miliband - Haringey Independent.</ref> Deciding instead to become a ]. Lammy has opposed the ]'s ].

He has since spoken on a range of issues including a campaign against the proliferation of betting shops<ref>http://www.davidlammy.co.uk/No_More_Gambling_With_Our_Community</ref>, highlighting the elitism of the ] admissions process <ref>http://www.davidlammy.co.uk/Oxbridge_Data1</ref>and fighting to keep ] from leaving his constituency to move into the ]<ref>http://www.davidlammy.co.uk/QA_with_Supporting_Our_Future</ref>.


===August 2011 Riots===
The ] began in his constituency of Tottenham and has since been one of the most vocal commentators on why they happened and where Britain needs to go next.

⚫ On 11 August 2011, in an address to Parliament, Lammy attributed part of the cause for the riots to, not government cuts, but "A ] culture that glamorises violence. A consumer culture fixated on the brands we wear, not who we are and what we achieve. A gang culture with warped notions of loyalty, respect and honour."<ref>http://www.hornseyjournal.co.uk/news/tottenham_mp_david_lammy_condemns_grand_theft_auto_culture_1_993148</ref>

⚫ In November 2011, he published a book - "Out of the Ashes: Britain after the riots" - that serves as his account on the causes and consequences of the August riots<ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Ashes-Britain-after-riots/dp/0852652674</ref>.



===2012 Mayor of London=== ===2012 Mayor of London===
In 2010 there were suggestions that Lammy might stand for election as Mayor of London in 2012. Lammy pledged his support to ]'s bid to become the Labour London Mayoral candidate, declaring him 'London's Mayor in waiting'<ref></ref>. Lammy became Livingstone's selection campaign chair. In 2010 there were suggestions that Lammy might stand for election as Mayor of London in 2012. Lammy pledged his support to ]'s bid to become the Labour London Mayoral candidate, declaring him 'London's Mayor in waiting'<ref></ref>. Lammy became Livingstone's selection campaign chair.



===Political comment=== ===Political comment===
On ] night in 2005 Lammy described ] of the ] party as a "]" and said that he had "come down from Scotland to whip up racial tensions".<ref></ref> Galloway contested that, saying his previous constituency in Scotland had been dissolved and that he had the right to stand as a British MP wherever he had support.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}} On ] night in 2005 Lammy described ] of the ] party as a "]" and said that he had "come down from Scotland to whip up racial tensions".<ref></ref> Galloway contested that, saying his previous constituency in Scotland had been dissolved and that he had the right to stand as a British MP wherever he had support.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}}

⚫ On 11 August 2011, in an address to Parliament, Lammy attributed part of the cause for the riots to, not government cuts, but "A ] culture that glamorises violence. A consumer culture fixated on the brands we wear, not who we are and what we achieve. A gang culture with warped notions of loyalty, respect and honour."<ref>http://www.hornseyjournal.co.uk/news/tottenham_mp_david_lammy_condemns_grand_theft_auto_culture_1_993148</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Lammy is married to ] and has two children.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2008/nov/18/david-lammy-universities-minister-interview | location=London | work=The Guardian | title=High expectations | first=Polly | last=Curtis | date=18 November 2008}}</ref> Lammy is married to ] and has two children.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2008/nov/18/david-lammy-universities-minister-interview | location=London | work=The Guardian | title=High expectations | first=Polly | last=Curtis | date=18 November 2008}}</ref>


⚫ In November 2011, he published a book - "Out of the Ashes: Britain after the riots" - that serves as his account on the causes and consequences of the August 2011 riots<ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Ashes-Britain-after-riots/dp/0852652674</ref>.
==References== ==References==
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For the Scottish Member of Parliament from Ayrshire, see David Lambie.
The Right Honourable
David Lammy
MP
Minister of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills
In office
5 October 2008 – 11 May 2010
Prime MinisterGordon Brown
Preceded byBill Rammell
Succeeded byDavid Willetts
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills
In office
28 June 2007 – 5 October 2008
Prime MinisterGordon Brown
Preceded byNew department
Succeeded bySiôn Simon
Baby of the House
In office
22 June 2000 – 18 September 2003
Preceded byChris Leslie
Succeeded bySarah Teather
Member of Parliament
for Tottenham
Incumbent
Assumed office
22 June 2000
Preceded byBernie Grant
Majority16,931 (41.6%)
Member of the London Assembly
for the Labour Party (London-wide)
In office
4 May 2000 – July 2000
Preceded byNew constituency
Succeeded byJennette Arnold
Personal details
Born (1972-07-19) 19 July 1972 (age 52)
Tottenham, London, England
Political partyLabour
SpouseNicola Green
Alma materSchool of Oriental and African Studies, Harvard Law School
Websitewww.davidlammy.co.uk

David Lindon Lammy (born 19 July 1972) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tottenham since 2000.

Lammy has commented on Britain's history of slavery.

Early life and Education

Lammy was born in Tottenham, North London, to Guyanese parents and brought up by his mother. Lammy advocates positive parenting and he has said fathers should be active in the lives of their children. Lammy has spoken publicly on the topic of black fatherhood in the 21st Century, attempting to address issues with fatherhood, particularly in the black working class.

Lammy was awarded an Inner London Education Authority choral scholarship to The King's School, Peterborough. He studied law at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, obtaining a first class degree. Lammy went onto study a Master's degree at Harvard Law School and is a member of Lincoln's Inn having been called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1994.

Political career

Early career and Government 2000 - 2010

In 2000 he was elected for Labour on the London-wide list to the London Assembly. During the London election campaign the sitting member for Tottenham, Bernie Grant, died and Lammy was selected as the Labour candidate. He was elected to the seat, on a low turnout, in a by-election held on 22 June 2000. Upon his election Lammy become the Baby of the House. In 2002 he became Parliamentary under-Secretary in the Department of Health. In 2003 Lammy was appointed as a Minister in the Department for Constitutional Affairs. After the 2005 general election Lammy was appointed Minister for Culture at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.

In June 2007 Lammy was appointed as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. In October 2008 he was promoted to Minister of State and was appointed to the Privy Council. In June 2009 the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills was abolished and merged with the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform to form the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Lammy continued in the new department in his previous role as the Minister for Higher Education.

Backbench MP 2010- Onwards

After Labour lost the 2010 general election a Labour Party leadership contest was announced. During the contest Lammy nominated Diane Abbott, although declaring his support for David Miliband. After the election of Ed Miliband, Lammy pledged his full support for Miliband, though he turned down a post in the Shadow Cabinet offered by Miliband. Lammy asserted a need to speak on a wide range of issues that would arise in his constituency due to the large cuts in the public services that his constituents rely on. Deciding instead to become a back-bench opposition MP. Lammy has opposed the Coalition Government's comprehensive spending review.

2012 Mayor of London

In 2010 there were suggestions that Lammy might stand for election as Mayor of London in 2012. Lammy pledged his support to Ken Livingstone's bid to become the Labour London Mayoral candidate, declaring him 'London's Mayor in waiting'. Lammy became Livingstone's selection campaign chair.

Political comment

On election night in 2005 Lammy described George Galloway of the Respect party as a "carpetbagger" and said that he had "come down from Scotland to whip up racial tensions". Galloway contested that, saying his previous constituency in Scotland had been dissolved and that he had the right to stand as a British MP wherever he had support.

On 11 August 2011, in an address to Parliament, Lammy attributed part of the cause for the riots to, not government cuts, but "A Grand Theft Auto culture that glamorises violence. A consumer culture fixated on the brands we wear, not who we are and what we achieve. A gang culture with warped notions of loyalty, respect and honour."

Personal life

Lammy is married to Nicola Green and has two children.

In November 2011, he published a book - "Out of the Ashes: Britain after the riots" - that serves as his account on the causes and consequences of the August 2011 riots.

References

  1. http://www.davidlammy.co.uk/da/15560
  2. "Culture Minister David Lammy's Keynote Speech to 'Slavery: Unfinished Business' Conference".
  3. "BBC News: Head-to-head: Slavery 'sorrow'". 27 November 2006. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
  4. Time Out - London's slave trade
  5. David Lammy's website
  6. http://www.davidlammy.co.uk/Black_Fatherhood BlackFatherhood - David Lammy
  7. http://www.haringeyindependent.co.uk/news/topstories/8444616.Lammy_rejects_offer_from_Labour_Party_leader_Ed_Miliband/ Lammy rejects offer from Labour Party leader Ed Miliband - Haringey Independent.
  8. David Lammy drops out of mayoral race... and backs Ken Livingstone
  9. YouTube - Clip of BBC Election 2005 coverage
  10. http://www.hornseyjournal.co.uk/news/tottenham_mp_david_lammy_condemns_grand_theft_auto_culture_1_993148
  11. Curtis, Polly (18 November 2008). "High expectations". The Guardian. London.
  12. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Ashes-Britain-after-riots/dp/0852652674

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