Andrea Jenkyns

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/andrea-jenkyns

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1. When was Andrea Jenkyns born?16 June 1974
2. What is the appointed?Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2023
3. What is the previous ministerial role?Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Skills (July 2022 - October 2022)
4. Who is Andrea Jenkyns?Andrea Jenkyns is a politician who served as a Member of Parliament and is now running to be Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire.
5. How did Andrea Jenkyns become famous?She first became well known in 2015 when she won the Conservative nomination and then the parliamentary seat of Morley and Outwood, beating the Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls.

Euroscepticism: A political viewpoint that is critical of the European Union and its policies, often advocating for reduced integration.
Devolution: The transfer of powers and responsibilities from a central government to regional or local authorities.
Order of the British Empire (OBE/MBE/DBE): A British order of chivalry awarded for public service and achievement, with Dame Commander being the highest female rank.