The second in our series an Africans in Diaspora, spotlights politicians of Nigerian descent in the United Kingdom Parliament. Well might these politicians claim that are British Citizens. But that is a moot point. They bear Nigerian names and are discharging their responsibilities as UK parliamentarians creditably.
HELEN GRANT
Conservative party MP for Maidstone and Healed in Kent
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Has already served a first term. Influential black woman in conservative ranks. Now Minister for Sports, Tourism and Equalities. Born in 1961. English mother/ Nigerian father.
CHUKA UMMUNA
Labour Party MP for South London
Re-elected for a 2nd team. Chuka, an ethnic descendant from Nigeria. He is a lawyer by profession Currently Shadow Business Secretary His candidacy for parliament was supported by former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair.
CHI ONWURAH
Labour MP fpr Newcastle upon tyne central
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Also serving a second term. chi was born in 1965 while father served in the Biafran Army, Mother took children back to the U.K.
KATIE OFUNNE OSAMOR
Labour Party Edmonton Constituency in London
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One of the new faces in Parliament. Her Nigerian-born mother was a left-wing activits member of the Labour Party’s black section for fair representation in the British parliament. 46 years old trade union activist, Kate, previously worked for the British National Health Service.
