Oona King

Oona King was born in 1967 in Sheffield, and was brought up in Camden, London.

Watch Oona King talk to More4 about...

1. Her mum, losing the 2006 election, the House of Commons, her identity, life after death
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2. The media, being mixed race, the London Olympics, ups and downs, the police
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In 1990, she worked as a Researcher for the Socialist Group of the European Parliament, and then worked for Glyn Ford MEP (1991-3). Following that she worked for Glenys Kinnock MEP (1994-5), and then as a trade union officer for the GMB (1995-97) representing low-paid workers in the public sector.

She was elected as MP for Bethnal Green and Bow in May 1997. She campaigned on issues including anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, housing, fair rents, pensioner rights, immigration, electoral reform, inner city regeneration, comprehensive education, Europe, and a fairer international trade system. In May 2005, she lost her seat to Respect leader, and ex-Labour MP, George Galloway.