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Yvette Cooper
MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Labour
Before Politics
Qualifications and career before entering Parliament, so you can weigh an MP’s relevant background.
Education
Harvard University · London School of Economics and Political Science · Balliol College · HSDC Alton · Eggar's School
Roles
Chief economics correspondent
The Independent
1995-1997
Worked as the newspaper's chief economics correspondent until her election to the House of Commons in 1997.
Research associate
Centre for Economic Performance
1994
Policy advisor
Office of the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
1992
Policy advisor to then Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Harriet Harman.
Campaign staffer
Bill Clinton presidential campaign
1992
Worked in Arkansas for Bill Clinton, the Democratic nominee for US President.
Economic policy researcher
1990
Began her career as an economic policy researcher for Shadow Chancellor John Smith.