Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Actress, Writer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 09/05/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Batley, Yorkshire, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | British Labour Co-op politician and former actress who has been the Mayor of West Yorkshire since 10 May 2021. First woman to serve as a metro-mayor. Previously Member of Parliament for Batley and Spen from 2016 to 2021. |
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| Political Party | Labour Co-op |
| Current Position | Mayor of West Yorkshire |
| Position Start Date | 10/05/2021 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'4" (1.63 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Loughborough University |
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| Degree | BA in Drama |
| Graduation Year | 1982 |
| Postgraduate | MA in Screenwriting from London College of Communications |
Personal Life
| Background | Grew up on a council estate, had free school meals, first in family to attend university |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Richard Platt |
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| Marriage Date | 07/2005 |
| Children | 2 |
Career
| Acting |
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| Writing |
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| Political Career |
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| Mayoral Initiatives |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-brabin-80224615 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played The Queen in Big Finish Bernice Summerfield audio story The Kraken's Lament | |
| 2. Appeared in Sainsbury's supermarket commercials | |
| 3. Won Batley and Spen seat following the murder of Jo Cox in 2016 by-election | |
| 4. Resigned as MP after winning 2021 West Yorkshire mayoral election, triggering by-election won by Kim Leadbeater |