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|office = Shadow Minister for Flooding & Coastal Communities
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'''Holly Lynch''' (born 8 October 1986), also known as '''Holly Walker-Lynch''', is a British [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] politician. She was first elected as the [[Member of Parliament]] (MP) for [[Halifax (UK Parliament constituency)|Halifax]] at the [[United Kingdom general election, 2015|2015 general election]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000723|title=Halifax|work=BBC News|accessdate=8 May 2015}}</ref>
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Lynch was given just over six weeks to retain the marginal seat of Halifax for Labour having been selected as the party's candidate only at the end of March 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title = Thrown in at the deepend in one of country's key marginals|url = http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/politics/thrown-in-at-the-deepend-in-one-of-country-s-key-marginals-1-7217593|work = Yorkshire Post|accessdate = 6 June 2015}}</ref>


'''Holly Lynch''' (born 8 October 1986), also known as Holly Walker-Lynch, was first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for [[Halifax]] at the 2015 general election.
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Labour's search for a new candidate was triggered by the decision of sitting MP [[Linda Riordan]] in February to stand down on health grounds.<ref>{{cite news|title = Halifax MP Linda Riordan to stand down at general election|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-31434198|work= BBC News|accessdate = 6 June 2015}}</ref> Her decision, and Lynch's subsequent selection, set up one of the most closely fought contests in Yorkshire in the election.

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Riordan had held Halifax for Labour in 2010 by a majority of just 1,472 votes, and the seat was considered a key target for the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]].<ref>{{cite web|title = Halifax is 'Tories' key target seat'|url = http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2015-02-12/halifax-is-tories-key-target-seat/|accessdate = 6 June 2015}}</ref> Lynch was successful on election night and held the Halifax seat for Labour with a majority of only 428 votes over the Conservative candidate.<ref>{{cite news|title = Labour retain Halifax seat... just|url = http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/calderdale/labour-retain-halifax-seat-just-1-7251006|work = Halifax Courier|accessdate = 6 June 2015}}</ref>

In the [[United Kingdom general election, 2017|2017 general election]], Lynch increased her majority to 5,376 (11.1% of those voting) over the Conservative candidate, Chris Pearson.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/constituencies/E14000723|title=Halifax|work=BBC News|accessdate=9 June 2017}}</ref>

==Early life==
Lynch was born in [[Halifax, West Yorkshire|Halifax]] and grew up in [[Northowram]]. She then attended [[Brighouse High School]] and studied Politics and History at [[Lancaster University]].<ref name="hollylynch.org.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollylynch.org.uk/about_holly_lynch_halifax_mp|publisher=hollylynch.org.uk|title=About – Holly Lynch MP|accessdate=10 September 2016}}</ref> She worked in a fast food outlet in Halifax town centre, before joining a small local business involved in exporting Halifax goods around the world.<ref name="hollylynch.org.uk"/>


==Political career==
==Political career==
Lynch was given just over six weeks to retain the marginal seat of Halifax for Labour having been selected as the party's candidate only at the end of March 2015.
Lynch made her maiden speech in the House of Commons on 9 June 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2015-06-09c.1129.0 |title=European Union Referendum Bill: Part of the debate – in the House of Commons|website=www.theyworkforyou.com|accessdate=21 July 2015}}</ref> She stated her priorities as being Human Rights, the UK's relations with Europe and the protection of services at [[Calderdale Royal Hospital]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollylynch.org.uk/in_parliament_holly_lynch_halifax_mp_all_party_parliamentary_groups|publisher=hollylynch.org.uk|title=In Parliament – Holly Lynch MP|accessdate=10 September 2016}}</ref>

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Lynch was a member of the Environmental Audit Committee from July to October 2015 and was appointed to the Procedure Committee in February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Holly Lynch MP|url = http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/holly-lynch/4472|website = UK Parliament|accessdate = 19 February 2016}}</ref> Lynch was appointed as an Opposition Whip in the Commons on 18 September 2015.

Lynch is the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fairtrade<ref>{{Cite web|title = House of Commons – Register Of All-Party Parliamentary Groups as at 3 February 2016: Fairtrade|url = https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmallparty/160203/fairtrade.htm|website = www.publications.parliament.uk|accessdate = 19 February 2016}}</ref> and a Co-Chair of the British Museum group and Population, Development and Reproductive Health group.<ref name=":0" />

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Lynch has also been a member of All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Migration, Britain-Palestine, Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East, Art and Health, Kashmir, Policing and Rugby Union.<ref name=":0" />

Following the October Shadow Cabinet reshuffle and the firing of [[Rosie Winterton|Dame Rosie Winterton]] as [[Chief Whip]], Walker-Lynch resigned as a whip.<ref>{{cite news |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |title=Two Labour MPs resign as whips after Rosie Winterton sacking |url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/oct/09/conor-mcginn-holly-lynch-labour-mps-whips-resign-rosie-winterton |date=9 October 2016 |accessdate=9 October 2016}}</ref>


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Labour's search for a new candidate was triggered by the decision of sitting MP Linda Riordan in February to stand down on health grounds. Her decision, and Lynch's subsequent selection, set up one of the most closely fought contests in Yorkshire in the election.
She was reappointed to the front bench by Labour leader [[Jeremy Corbyn]] on 3 July 2017, taking on the role of Shadow Flooding & Coastal Communities Minister within the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://newsocialist.org.uk/reshuffle-2-the-ma/|title=Reshuffle 2: The Maintenance of the Malcontents|date=2017-07-08|work=New Socialist.|access-date=2017-07-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/david-drew-mp-oversee-waste-recycling/|title=David Drew MP to oversee waste and recycling for Labour - letsrecycle.com|work=letsrecycle.com|access-date=2017-07-10|language=en-GB}}</ref>


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Riordan had held Halifax for Labour in 2010 by a majority of just 1,472 votes, and the seat was considered a key target for the Conservative Party. Lynch was successful on election night and held the Halifax seat for Labour with a majority of only 428 votes over the Conservative candidate.
==Personal life==
Lynch married Chris Walker in December 2014.<ref name=couriermay15>{{cite news|url=http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/calderdale/labour-candidate-holly-walker-lynch-proud-to-be-fighting-for-halifax-seat-1-7168865 |title=Labour candidate Holly Walker-Lynch proud to be fighting for Halifax seat|newspaper=Halifax Courier|accessdate= 8 May 2015}}</ref>


In the 2017 general election, Lynch increased her majority to 5,376 (11.1%) over the Conservative candidate, Chris Pearson.
Lynch is a former [[rugby union]] player for both [[Lancaster University]] and [[Halifax Vandals]] and has talked of her desire to encourage others to take up the sport.<ref name="halifaxcourier">{{cite web|url=http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/sport/more-sport/video-world-cup-comes-to-town-1-7395657|publisher=halifaxcourier.co.uk|title=VIDEO: World Cup comes to town – Halifax Courier|accessdate=10 September 2016}}</ref>


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Lynch was a member of the Environmental Audit Committee from July to October 2015 and was appointed to the Procedure Committee in February 2016. Lynch was appointed as an Opposition Whip in the Commons on 18 September 2015.
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Lynch is the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fairtrade and a Co-Chair of the British Museum group and Population, Development and Reproductive Health group.
==External links==
*{{UK MP links | parliament = holly-lynch/4472 | theywork = holly_lynch | publicwhip = Holly_Walker-Lynch | bbc = 138673.stm}}


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Lynch has also been a member of All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Migration, Britain-Palestine, Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East, Art and Health, Kashmir, Policing and Rugby Union.
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Following the October Shadow Cabinet reshuffle, Walker-Lynch resigned as a whip.
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She was reappointed to the front bench by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on 3 July 2017, taking on the role of Shadow Flooding & Coastal Communities Minister within the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs team.
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Latest revision as of 15:19, 15 July 2018



Holly Lynch
MP
Official Parliamentary portrait, June 2017
Shadow Minister for Flooding & Coastal Communities
Assumed office
3 July 2017
Leader Jeremy Corbyn
Member of Parliament
for Halifax
Assumed office
7 May 2015
Preceded by Linda Riordan
Majority 5,376 (11.1%)
Personal details
Born (1986-10-08) 8 October 1986 (age 37)
Website Official website


Holly Lynch (born 8 October 1986), also known as Holly Walker-Lynch, was first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Halifax at the 2015 general election.

Political career

Lynch was given just over six weeks to retain the marginal seat of Halifax for Labour having been selected as the party's candidate only at the end of March 2015.

Labour's search for a new candidate was triggered by the decision of sitting MP Linda Riordan in February to stand down on health grounds. Her decision, and Lynch's subsequent selection, set up one of the most closely fought contests in Yorkshire in the election.

Riordan had held Halifax for Labour in 2010 by a majority of just 1,472 votes, and the seat was considered a key target for the Conservative Party. Lynch was successful on election night and held the Halifax seat for Labour with a majority of only 428 votes over the Conservative candidate.

In the 2017 general election, Lynch increased her majority to 5,376 (11.1%) over the Conservative candidate, Chris Pearson.

Lynch was a member of the Environmental Audit Committee from July to October 2015 and was appointed to the Procedure Committee in February 2016. Lynch was appointed as an Opposition Whip in the Commons on 18 September 2015.

Lynch is the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fairtrade and a Co-Chair of the British Museum group and Population, Development and Reproductive Health group.

Lynch has also been a member of All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Migration, Britain-Palestine, Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East, Art and Health, Kashmir, Policing and Rugby Union.

Following the October Shadow Cabinet reshuffle, Walker-Lynch resigned as a whip.

She was reappointed to the front bench by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on 3 July 2017, taking on the role of Shadow Flooding & Coastal Communities Minister within the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs team.

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