Satvir Kaur

Satvir Kaur is a British Labour Party politician who has been Leader of Southampton City Council since 2022.

Councillor
Satvir Kaur
Leader of Southampton City Council
Assumed office
18 May 2022
Preceded byDaniel Fitzhenry
Personal details
BornSouthampton, Hampshire, UK
Political partyLabour
Alma materUniversity of Southampton
Solent University

Early life and education

Kaur was born and raised in Southampton.[1] Her family owned a sari shop in the Bevois area and she attended local schools at Mount Pleasant Juniors and St Anne’s Catholic School.[2]

She graduated from both the University of Southampton and Solent University, with a degree in History and Politics and then in Law.[3]

Political career

In the 2016 United States presidential election, Kaur campaigned for Hillary Clinton's campaign in North Carolina.[4] Kaur has represented Shirley ward on Southampton City Council since 2011.[5] After the 2021 Southampton City Council election, where Labour lost the council to the Conservatives,[6] Kaur was elected leader of the Labour group.[7]

Following the 2022 Southampton City Council election, she was elected council leader.[8][9] She became the first female Sikh council leader in British history.[10]

On 5 July 2022, she launched her campaign to succeed Alan Whitehead as MP for Southampton Test,[11] following his announcement to stand down at the next general election.[12] On 10 July she was chosen as the party's prospective parliamentary candidate.[13] Later that year she introduced Keir Starmer at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.[14]

Political opinions

She supports establishing an investment zone in the city.[15] She spoke at an event marking Refugee Week.[16]

References
  1. "Southampton Test". Satvir Kaur. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  2. Churchward, Sally (2022-05-26). "Satvir Kaur on her journey from inner city shop girl to the new leader of Southampton City Council". In-Common - Southampton. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  3. "About Me". Satvir Kaur. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  4. "Which Southampton politician is heading to the USA to help Clinton become first female president?". Daily Echo. 2016-10-28. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  5. "Councillor details - Councillor Satvir Kaur". www.southampton.gov.uk. 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  6. "Conservatives lose control of Southampton City Council after just one year in power". ITV News. 6 May 2022.
  7. "Southampton Labour party elects new leader". Daily Echo. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  8. "New Leader of Southampton City Council and Cabinet take office following 2022 Local Elections". www.southampton.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  9. "Southampton council leader sets new vision for city". BBC News. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  10. Samachar, Asia (2022-05-20). "Southampton elects Satvir Kaur as council leader, makes history as first female Sikh leader". Asia Samachar. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  11. "Council leader launches bid to become Labour MP". Daily Echo. 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  12. "Southampton Test Labour MP Alan Whitehead to step down". BBC News. 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  13. "Council leader to fight Southampton Test seat at next general election". Daily Echo. 2022-07-10. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  14. "Council leader makes party conference debut introducing Keir Starmer". Daily Echo. 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  15. "Southampton investment zone plans: 'We'll fight for our fair share'". Daily Echo. 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  16. "Refugee parade celebrates city's rich history". BBC News. 2023-06-25. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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