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Seema MalhotraBritish politician
Date of Birth: 07.08.1972
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Sima Malhotra: A Trailblazing Labour Politician
- Professional Career
- Political Journey
- Member of Parliament
- Shadow Cabinet Roles
- Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
- Resignation and Return to Parliament
- Personal Life
Sima Malhotra: A Trailblazing Labour Politician
Early Life and EducationSima Malhotra was born in London in 1972. She graduated with a degree from the University of Warwick.
Professional Career
Before entering politics, Malhotra worked as a management consultant for Accenture and PricewaterhouseCoopers. She also founded and led the Fabian Women's Network, an organization within the Fabian Society.
Political Journey
Advisor and Special AssistantDuring the Labour Party's time in power, Malhotra served as an advisor to ministers Liam Byrne and Ian Austin. After Labour's electoral defeat in 2010, she became a special assistant to the party's new leader, Harriet Harman.
Member of Parliament
In December 2011, Malhotra won a by-election in the Feltham and Heston constituency, becoming the first Indian-origin woman to be elected as a Labour MP.
Shadow Cabinet Roles
Shadow Minister for Preventing Violence Against Women and GirlsUnder Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet, Malhotra was appointed to the newly created position of Shadow Minister for Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls.
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
In 2015, Jeremy Corbyn appointed Malhotra as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
Resignation and Return to Parliament
Malhotra resigned from her shadow ministerial position in 2016 following the UK's vote to leave the European Union. However, she retained her seat in Parliament and continues to be an influential voice on economic and social issues.
Personal Life
Sima Malhotra is married to management and finance consultant Sushil Kumar Saluja.
