Bhagat Singh Shanker,[2] known as Baggy Shanker, is a British Labour and Co-operative Party politician who has been Member of Parliament for Derby South since 2024.[3][4] He was elected Derby City Council leader in 2023, making him the first Sikh council leader in Derby.[5][6]
Baggy Shanker | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
Member of Parliament for Derby South | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Dame Margaret Beckett |
Majority | 6,002 (16.1%) |
Leader of the Derby City Council | |
In office 24 May 2023 – 18 June 2024 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Arboretum, Derbyshire, England[1] |
Political party | Labour and Co-operative |
References
edit- ^ Shanker, Baggy. "Baggy Shanker for Derby South". Baggy Shanker for Derby South. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Derby South - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "Derby South General Election results as ex-council leader wins seat". Derbyshire Live. 2024-07-05. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "New council leader to consider future if he is elected as MP". Derbyshire Live. 2023-06-02. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "UK Election: Record Number Of Indian-Origin MPs". NDTV.
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