Kris Hopkins

Biography

Kris Hopkins was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Northern Ireland Office on 17 July 2016.

He was elected Conservative MP for Keighley in West Yorkshire in May 2010.

Education

Kris has a degree in communications and cultural studies from Leeds University.

Political career

Before his election to Parliament, Kris Hopkins served on Bradford Council, becoming leader of the council in 2006.

He was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in October 2013.

He served as Government Whip, Vice Chamberlain of HM Household from May 2015 until July 2016.

Career outside politics

A former member of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, Kris served in Kenya, Northern Ireland and Germany. He has lectured in media theory, communications and digital media.

Personal life

Kris is a keen walker and runner and a photographer.

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• Minister Hopkins urges politics students to have their say
  • 10 April 2017
  • News story
• Four NI charities for women and girls to receive UK Government funding
  • 07 April 2017
  • Press release
• Industrial Strategy on the agenda at latest Business Advisory Group
  • 20 February 2017
  • Press release
• Second Voluntary & Community sector round-table
  • 12 January 2017
  • Press release
• 'Turing's Law' extended to gay and bisexual men convicted in Northern Ireland
  • 07 December 2016
  • Press release
• Tribute to fallen heroes on Remembrance Day
  • 13 November 2016
  • News story
• Report of the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland 2015-16
  • 03 November 2016
  • Corporate report
• Appointment of new members to Equality Commission
  • 20 October 2016
  • Press release
• Elections consultation promises streamlined service for NI voters
  • 12 October 2016
  • News story
• Future delivery of electoral services in Northern Ireland
  • 12 October 2016
  • Consultation outcome

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