Emma McClarkin OBE (born 9 October 1978) is a British Conservative Party politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament for the East Midlands region from 2009 to 2019. She was a spokesman for international trade for the Conservative Party.[1] She is currently the Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association.
Emma McClarkin | |
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 McClarkin in 2012 | |
| Member of the European Parliament for East Midlands | |
| In office 4 June 2009 – 1 July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Heaton-Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 October 1978 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | Bournemouth University. |
| Occupation | MEP |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | emmamcclarkin |
Early life and education edit
McClarkin was born in Stroud, Gloucestershire to George and Maria McClarkin. She attended Stroud Girls High School and graduated from Bournemouth University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Laws in Business Law. She started work as a law clerk.[2]
Career edit
McClarkin worked as a government relations executive for the Rugby Football Union.[3]
In May 2009, McClarkin was one of five candidates elected to the European Parliament from the East Midlands Region.[3] She was at that time the youngest elected member.[4] She was re-elected in 2014.[citation needed] She has sat on a number of European Parliament Committees and delegations, including the Committee on International Trade, the Committee on Culture and Education and the Delegation for Relations with the United States.[5]
In September 2019 McClarkin was appointed as chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).[6] She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to the hospitality sector, particularly during Covid-19.[7]
References edit
- ^ Shehab Khan (23 November 2016). EU to vote on motion that could delay Canadian trade deal CETA 'for years'. The Independent. Accessed April 2017.
- ^ "McClarkin, Emma, (born 9 Oct. 1978), Chief Executive, British Beer and Pub Association, since 2019". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U250702. ISBN 978-0-19-954088-4. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ a b [s.n.] (12 June 2009). Meet your new Euro-MPs. Hucknall Dispatch.
- ^ Marie Williamson (19 August 2009). Emma tackles the issues. Sleaford Target. Accessed August 2009.
- ^ Emma McClarkin: History of parliamentary service. European Parliament. Accessed April 2017.
- ^ [s.n.] (30 September). Who is the new BBPA boss?. Morning Advertiser 30 September 2019.
- ^ "No. 63714". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 June 2022. p. B14.