Nadia Whittome
Nottingham school condemned for no longer admitting trans students

Nottingham school condemned for no longer admitting trans students

An MP stated that the school is ‘hiding behind the Equality Act’ A school in Nottingham has announced that it will no longer admit pupils who identify as Transgender. Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome has condemned the choice, saying it “could be unlawful.” Nottingham Girls’ High School, which the Girls’ Day School Trust controls, has […]

4 years ago

Nadia Whittome: The MP sacked as a carer for complaining about a lack of PPE

Nadia Whittome: The MP sacked as a carer for complaining about a lack of PPE

The MP had returned to her previous job as a carer to help during the pandemic Nadia Whittome was sacked from working as a carer during the coronavirus lockdown after speaking out about the need for and lack of personal protective equipment (PPE). A member of parliament for Nottingham East since the 2019 general election, Whittome […]

6 years ago

Nadia Whittome: UK’s youngest MP is returning to care work to help fight Covid-19

Nadia Whittome: UK’s youngest MP is returning to care work to help fight Covid-19

Helping out in a crisis Nadia Whittome became the youngest Member of Parliament when she was elected last year in Nottingham East. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 she returned to care work, in the retirement village she had worked in prior to becoming an MP. She spoke to JOE about how the Coronavirus has affected […]

6 years ago

The UK’s youngest MP on the racism in parliament

The UK’s youngest MP on the racism in parliament

“I’ve been treated differently by my peers, because of the colour of my skin, and it feels like that in parliament” Nadia Whittome is the youngest MP in the UK. The ‘Baby of the House’ represents Nottingham East and is just 23 years old. She sat down with JOE to discuss a bittersweet election night, […]

6 years ago