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'''Michael Joseph Patrick Kane''' (born 9 January 1969) is a [[Labour Party (UK)|British Labour Party]] politician who was elected as Member of Parliament for [[Wythenshawe and Sale East (UK Parliament constituency)|Wythenshawe and Sale East]] on 13 February 2014. The [[Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election, 2014|by-election]] was held following the death of [[Paul Goggins]] MP.


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'''Michael Joseph Patrick Kane''' (born 9 January 1969) was elected as Member of Parliament for [[Wythenshawe and Sale East]] on 13 February 2014. The by-election was held following the death of Paul Goggins MP.
==Early life==
Kane is the son of Joseph and Kathleen (née McGirl) Kane, [[Irish immigration to Britain|Irish immigrants]] who migrated separately to [[Manchester]] in 1955.<ref name="Irish Times"/>

He attended St Aidan's Primary School in Northern Moor; he moved on to St Paul's RC High School in Newall Green before studying for his A Levels at [[Loreto College, Manchester|Loreto College, Hulme, Manchester]].<ref name="MEN - Labour win Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election">{{cite news|last=Williams|first=Jennifer|title=Labour win Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/labour-by-election-win-wythenshawe-sale-6708295|accessdate=14 February 2014|newspaper=Manchester Evening News|date=14 February 2014}}</ref> He graduated from [[Manchester Metropolitan University]] with a BA in Social Sciences in 1997 and a PGCE in 1999.<ref>{{Who's Who | surname = KANE | othernames = Michael Joseph Patrick | id = U280348 | volume = 2017 | edition = online}} {{subscription required}}</ref>

==Career==
Kane was a primary school teacher, at [[Springfield Primary School]], [[Sale, Greater Manchester|Sale]], before working in politics.<ref name="Irish Times">{{cite news|last=Hennessy|first=Mark|title=Son of Irish immigrants looks set to take seat for Labour|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/uk/son-of-irish-immigrants-looks-set-to-take-seat-for-labour-1.1685451?page=1|accessdate=14 February 2014|newspaper=The Irish Times|date=10 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="Guardian - Wythenshawe and Sale East byelection: what to expect on Thursday">{{cite news|last=Perraudin|first=Frances|title=Wythenshawe and Sale East byelection: what to expect on Thursday|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/the-northerner/2014/feb/10/wythenshawe-and-sale-east-byelection|accessdate=14 February 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|date=10 February 2014}}</ref>


===Political career===
===Political career===
Kane joined the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] at 18.<ref name="Guardian - Wythenshawe and Sale East byelection: what to expect on Thursday" /> In 1991 he was elected to [[Manchester City Council]] in [[Northenden]] ward, gaining his seat from the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservatives]] (the sitting councillor stood as an [[Independent Conservative]] against her replacement, but Kane had more votes than both put together).<ref>Colin Rallings, Michael Thrasher, "Local Elections Handbook 1991", Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre, 1991, p. 29.</ref> He was re-elected in 1995, 1999 and 2003, and then topped the poll in 2004 on new ward boundaries.<ref>Colin Rallings, Michael Thrasher, "Local Elections Handbook 2004", Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre, 2004, p. 52.</ref> Kane was appointed Executive Member for Arts and Leisure in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manchester.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/2866/july_august_07_edition_of_culture_news|title=Culture News|publisher=Manchester City Council|date=July–August 2007|page=1}}</ref>
Kane joined the Labour Party at 18. In 1991 he was elected to Manchester City Council in Northenden ward, gaining his seat from the Conservatives (the sitting councillor stood as an Independent Conservative against her replacement, but Kane had more votes than both put together). He was re-elected in 1995, 1999 and 2003, and then topped the poll in 2004 on new ward boundaries. Kane was appointed Executive Member for Arts and Leisure in 2007.

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When his seat came up for re-election in 2008, he was defeated by eight votes, losing to the [[Liberal Democrats (UK)|Liberal Democrat]] candidate.<ref>Colin Rallings, Michael Thrasher, "Local Elections Handbook 2008", Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre, 2008, p. 44.</ref>

Kane backed [[David Miliband]] in the [[Labour Party (UK) leadership election, 2010|2010 Labour leadership election]].<ref name="Telegraph - Labour's Wythenshawe and Sale East candidate wanted David Miliband to be leader">{{cite news|last=Hope|first=Christopher|title=Labour's Wythenshawe and Sale East candidate wanted David Miliband to be leader|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/ed-miliband/10618989/Labours-Wythenshawe-and-Sale-East-candidate-wanted-David-Miliband-to-be-leader.html|accessdate=14 February 2014|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=5 February 2014}}</ref>

Kane worked behind the scenes for a number of politicians, including [[Jonathan Reynolds]], MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, as his [[office manager]]. He was also a [[parliamentary assistant]] to [[James Purnell]], the previous MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, and Jonathan Reynolds.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kane makes local connections count as he cruises to victory|url=http://labour-uncut.co.uk/tag/mike-kane|publisher=Labor uncut|accessdate=14 February 2014}}</ref> He worked for [[Tameside#Council|Tameside Council]] as a Senior Executive Assistant based in the council leader's office.<ref name="TPA - Tameside's jobs for the boys">{{cite web|last=Billington|first=Liam|title=Tameside's jobs for the boys|url=http://www.taxpayersalliance.com/grassroots/2011/06/tamesides-jobs-boys.html|publisher=The TaxPayers' Alliance|accessdate=14 February 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222065040/http://www.taxpayersalliance.com/grassroots/2011/06/tamesides-jobs-boys.html|archivedate=22 February 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In July 2013 Kane became the acting chief executive of Movement for Change, an organisation set up by David Miliband to run local political campaigns and train organisers.<ref name=telegraph-20140213>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10636228/David-Miliband-organisation-run-by-Labours-candidate-in-Wythenshawe-and-Sale-East-fined-over-unlawful-donations.html |title=David Miliband organisation run by Labour's candidate in Wythenshawe and Sale East fined over unlawful donations |author=Christopher Hope, Matthew Holehouse |newspaper=Daily Telegraph |date=13 February 2014 |accessdate=4 December 2015}}</ref>

On 24 January 2014, he was selected as the Labour candidate for the [[Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election, 2014|Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election]].<ref name="MEN - Labour choose ex-councillor Michael Kane to defend the late Paul Goggins' Wythenshawe and Sale East seat in by-election">{{cite news|last=Williams|first=Jennifer|title=Labour choose ex-councillor Michael Kane to defend the late Paul Goggins' Wythenshawe and Sale East seat in by-election|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/labour-choose-ex-councillor-defend-late-6590973|accessdate=14 February 2014|newspaper=Manchester Evening News|date=24 January 2014}}</ref> He was subsequently elected Member of Parliament for [[Wythenshawe and Sale East]] with 13,261 votes.<ref name="Guardian - Labour wins Wythenshawe and Sale East byelection with Ukip second">{{cite news|last=Wintour|first=Patrick|title=Labour wins Wythenshawe and Sale East byelection with Ukip second|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/feb/14/wythenshawe-byelection-labour-win-reduced-turnout|accessdate=14 February 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|date=14 February 2014}}</ref>

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In October 2016, he was appointed Shadow Minister for Education with responsibility for Schools in Jeremy Corbyn's front bench team.<ref>http://schoolsweek.co.uk/labour-reshuffle-rayner-stays-mike-kane-becomes-shadow-schools-minster/</ref>

==Personal life==
Kane is married to Sandra Bracegirdle.<ref name="MEN - Labour win Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election"/> He plays a number of wind instruments including the [[Uilleann pipes]], bagpipes and the flute.<ref name="MEN - Hidden Agenda: Prospective MP Mike Kane flies the Red Flag, on his flute">{{cite news|last=Williams|first=Jennifer|title=Hidden Agenda: Prospective MP Mike Kane flies the Red Flag, on his flute|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/news-opinion/prospective-labour-mp-mike-kane-6699040|accessdate=14 February 2014|newspaper=Manchester Evening News|date=12 February 2014}}</ref> He is a Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) season ticket holder, and like his predecessor as MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, Paul Goggins, he managed to bring Manchester City into his maiden speech in the House of Commons. His early claim to fame was 'playing at Maine Road' (the former home of MCFC): he was playing the pipes in a music performance before a game there. In August 2015, Kane won the [[Northenden boat race]].


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When his seat came up for re-election in 2008, he was defeated by eight votes, losing to the Liberal Democrat candidate.
Kane is a [[Roman Catholic]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Coughlan|first1=Sean|title=Can Labour get back in touch with Catholic voters?|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-41284604|website=BBC News|accessdate=16 September 2017|date=16 September 2017}}</ref>


Kane backed David Miliband in the 2010 Labour leadership election.
==References==
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Kane worked behind the scenes for a number of politicians, including Jonathan Reynolds, MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, as his office manager. He was also a parliamentary assistant to James Purnell, the previous MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, and Jonathan Reynolds. He worked for Tameside Council as a Senior Executive Assistant based in the council leader's office. In July 2013 Kane became the acting chief executive of Movement for Change, an organisation set up by David Miliband to run local political campaigns and train organisers.
== External links ==
*{{UK MP links | parliament = mike-kane/4316 | publicwhip = mike_kane | theywork = mike_kane}}
*[http://manchestergazette.co.uk/mike-kane-selected-labours-candidate-wythenshawe-sale-east/26525 Article in the ''Manchester Gazette'']
* {{C-SPAN}}


On 24 January 2014, he was selected as the Labour candidate for the Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election. He was subsequently elected Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East with 13,261 votes.
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In October 2016, he was appointed Shadow Minister for Education with responsibility for Schools in [[Jeremy Corbyn]]'s front bench team.
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Latest revision as of 15:56, 22 July 2018



Mike Kane
MP
Member of Parliament
for Wythenshawe and Sale East
Assumed office
13 February 2014
Preceded by Paul Goggins
Majority 10.569 (24.4%)
Personal details
Born (1969-01-09) 9 January 1969 (age 55)
Website www.mikekane.org


Michael Joseph Patrick Kane (born 9 January 1969) was elected as Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East on 13 February 2014. The by-election was held following the death of Paul Goggins MP.

Political career

Kane joined the Labour Party at 18. In 1991 he was elected to Manchester City Council in Northenden ward, gaining his seat from the Conservatives (the sitting councillor stood as an Independent Conservative against her replacement, but Kane had more votes than both put together). He was re-elected in 1995, 1999 and 2003, and then topped the poll in 2004 on new ward boundaries. Kane was appointed Executive Member for Arts and Leisure in 2007.

When his seat came up for re-election in 2008, he was defeated by eight votes, losing to the Liberal Democrat candidate.

Kane backed David Miliband in the 2010 Labour leadership election.

Kane worked behind the scenes for a number of politicians, including Jonathan Reynolds, MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, as his office manager. He was also a parliamentary assistant to James Purnell, the previous MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, and Jonathan Reynolds. He worked for Tameside Council as a Senior Executive Assistant based in the council leader's office. In July 2013 Kane became the acting chief executive of Movement for Change, an organisation set up by David Miliband to run local political campaigns and train organisers.

On 24 January 2014, he was selected as the Labour candidate for the Wythenshawe and Sale East by-election. He was subsequently elected Member of Parliament for Wythenshawe and Sale East with 13,261 votes.

In October 2016, he was appointed Shadow Minister for Education with responsibility for Schools in Jeremy Corbyn's front bench team.

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