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| birth_place = [[Southampton]], [[Hampshire]], England
| birth_place = [[Southampton]], [[Hampshire]], England
| party = [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]]
| party = [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]]
| office = Leader of [[Southampton City Council]]
| office = [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Southampton Test]]
| term_start = 18 May 2022
| term_start = 4 July 2024
| predecessor = Daniel Fitzhenry
| majority = 9,333 (26.0%)
| predecessor = [[Alan Whitehead]]
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| office1 = Member of [[Southampton City Council]]<br>for [[Shirley, Southampton|Shirley]]
| term_start1 = 6 May 2011
| office1 = Leader of [[Southampton City Council]]
| predecessor1 = Matthew Dean
| term_start1 = 18 May 2022
| predecessor1 = Daniel Fitzhenry
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| office2 = Member of [[Southampton City Council]]<br>for [[Shirley, Southampton|Shirley]]
| term_start2 = 6 May 2011
| predecessor2 = Matthew Dean
| honorific_prefix = [[Councillor|Cllr]]
| honorific_prefix = [[Councillor|Cllr]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Southampton]]<br>[[Solent University]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Southampton]]<br>[[Solent University]]
| successor = Lorna Fielker
| successor1 = Lorna Fielker
| term_end = 20 December 2023
| term_end1 = 20 December 2023
| honorific_suffix = [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|MP]]
}}
}}


'''Satvir Kaur''' is a British politician from the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]]. She served as Leader of [[Southampton City Council]] from 2022 to 2023, being the first female Sikh leader of a local authority in Britain. She has represented [[Shirley, Southampton|Shirley]] on the City Council since 2011.
'''Satvir Kaur''' is a British [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] politician serving as the [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|Member of Parliament]] for [[Southampton Test]] since [[2024 United Kingdom general election|2024]]. She previously served as Leader of [[Southampton City Council]] from 2022 to 2023, being the first female Sikh leader of a local authority in Britain. She has represented [[Shirley, Southampton|Shirley]] on the City Council since 2011.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Kaur was born and raised in [[Southampton]], England.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Southampton Test |url=https://satvirkaur.info/southampton-test/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Satvir Kaur |language=en-US}}</ref> Her family owned a [[sari]] shop in the [[Bevois]] area of the city.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Churchward |first=Sally |date=2022-05-26 |title=Satvir Kaur on her journey from inner city shop girl to the new leader of Southampton City Council |url=https://www.in-common.co.uk/2022/05/26/6649/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=In-Common - Southampton |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Kaur was born and raised in [[Southampton]], England.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Southampton Test |url=https://satvirkaur.info/southampton-test/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Satvir Kaur |language=en-US}}</ref> Her family owned a [[sari]] shop in the [[Bevois]] area of the city.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Churchward |first=Sally |date=2022-05-26 |title=Satvir Kaur on her journey from inner city shop girl to the new leader of Southampton City Council |url=https://www.in-common.co.uk/2022/05/26/6649/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=In-Common - Southampton |language=en-GB}}</ref>


Kaur was educated at Mount Pleasant Juniors and [[St Anne's Catholic School, Southampton|St Anne’s Catholic School]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Churchward |first=Sally |date=2022-05-26 |title=Satvir Kaur on her journey from inner city shop girl to the new leader of Southampton City Council |url=https://www.in-common.co.uk/2022/05/26/6649/ |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=In-Common - Southampton |language=en-GB}}</ref> She graduated with a degree in Politics from the [[University of Southampton]], and later Law from [[Solent University]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Me |url=https://satvirkaur.info/about-me/ |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=Satvir Kaur |language=en-US}}</ref>
Kaur was educated at Mount Pleasant Juniors and [[St Anne's Catholic School, Southampton|St Anne's Catholic School]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Churchward |first=Sally |date=2022-05-26 |title=Satvir Kaur on her journey from inner city shop girl to the new leader of Southampton City Council |url=https://www.in-common.co.uk/2022/05/26/6649/ |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=In-Common - Southampton |language=en-GB}}</ref> She graduated with a degree in Politics from the [[University of Southampton]], and later Law from [[Solent University]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Me |url=https://satvirkaur.info/about-me/ |access-date=2023-09-28 |website=Satvir Kaur |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
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After Labour lost control of Southampton City Council in [[2021 Southampton City Council election|2021]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 May 2022 |title=Conservatives lose control of Southampton City Council after just one year in power |url=https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2022-05-06/conservatives-lose-control-of-southampton-city-council-after-just-one-year |website=[[ITV News]]}}</ref> she was elected as leader of the Labour group.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-24 |title=Southampton Labour party elects new leader |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19325857.cllr-satvir-kaur-new-labour-leader-southampton/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref> Kaur became council leader once Labour regained their majority in [[2022 Southampton City Council election|2022]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Leader of Southampton City Council and Cabinet take office following 2022 Local Elections |url=https://www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/new-leader-and-cabinet-take-office-following-2022-local-elections/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=www.southampton.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-25 |title=Southampton council leader sets new vision for city |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-61562764 |access-date=2023-06-28}}</ref> She was the first female [[Sikhs|Sikh]] council leader in Britain.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samachar |first=Asia |date=2022-05-20 |title=Southampton elects Satvir Kaur as council leader, makes history as first female Sikh leader |url=https://asiasamachar.com/2022/05/20/45147/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Asia Samachar |language=en-GB}}</ref>
After Labour lost control of Southampton City Council in [[2021 Southampton City Council election|2021]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 May 2022 |title=Conservatives lose control of Southampton City Council after just one year in power |url=https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2022-05-06/conservatives-lose-control-of-southampton-city-council-after-just-one-year |website=[[ITV News]]}}</ref> she was elected as leader of the Labour group.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-24 |title=Southampton Labour party elects new leader |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19325857.cllr-satvir-kaur-new-labour-leader-southampton/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref> Kaur became council leader once Labour regained their majority in [[2022 Southampton City Council election|2022]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Leader of Southampton City Council and Cabinet take office following 2022 Local Elections |url=https://www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/new-leader-and-cabinet-take-office-following-2022-local-elections/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=www.southampton.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-25 |title=Southampton council leader sets new vision for city |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-61562764 |access-date=2023-06-28}}</ref> She was the first female [[Sikhs|Sikh]] council leader in Britain.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samachar |first=Asia |date=2022-05-20 |title=Southampton elects Satvir Kaur as council leader, makes history as first female Sikh leader |url=https://asiasamachar.com/2022/05/20/45147/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Asia Samachar |language=en-GB}}</ref>


Kaur was selected as Labour's [[prospective parliamentary candidate]] for [[Southampton Test (UK Parliament constituency)|Southampton Test]] in July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-05 |title=Council leader launches bid to become Labour MP |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/20256631.southampton-city-council-leader-satvir-kaur-launches-bid-become-labour-mp/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-10 |title=Council leader to fight Southampton Test seat at next general election |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/20268921.cllr-satvir-kaur-chosen-contest-southampton-test-seat/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref> Later that year, she introduced party leader [[Keir Starmer]] ahead of his speech at the [[Labour Party Conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-27 |title=Council leader makes party conference debut introducing Keir Starmer |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/22735231.southampton-council-leader-introduces-keir-starmer-party-conference/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref> The Southampton christmas market was cancelled in 2022 due to budget cuts.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-10-13 |title=Southampton Christmas market and flying Santa cancelled |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-63243951 |access-date=2024-02-14 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Kaur was selected as Labour's [[prospective parliamentary candidate]] for [[Southampton Test (UK Parliament constituency)|Southampton Test]] in July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-05 |title=Council leader launches bid to become Labour MP |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/20256631.southampton-city-council-leader-satvir-kaur-launches-bid-become-labour-mp/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-10 |title=Council leader to fight Southampton Test seat at next general election |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/20268921.cllr-satvir-kaur-chosen-contest-southampton-test-seat/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref> Later that year, she introduced party leader [[Keir Starmer]] ahead of his speech at the [[Labour Party Conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-27 |title=Council leader makes party conference debut introducing Keir Starmer |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/22735231.southampton-council-leader-introduces-keir-starmer-party-conference/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref>


In May 2023, Southampton Council leader Satvir Kaur made comments regarding the City Council stating: "we are not facing bankruptcy. To say otherwise is a lie and political opportunism".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-20 |title=Bankruptcy claims are a lie, says city council leader, but tough decisions lie ahead |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23532152.southampton-city-council-bankruptcy-claims-a-lie-labour-leader-says/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref>
In May 2023, Kaur stated as City Council leader that "we are not facing bankruptcy. To say otherwise is a lie and political opportunism".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-20 |title=Bankruptcy claims are a lie, says city council leader, but tough decisions lie ahead |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23532152.southampton-city-council-bankruptcy-claims-a-lie-labour-leader-says/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref> In July 2023, Southampton City Council alerted the government over financial emergency.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-12 |title=Southampton City Council alerts government over financial emergency |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-66166209 |access-date=2024-02-15 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>


In July 2023 Southampton City Council alerted the government over financial emergency. A report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountancy stating that a Section 114 was a growing possibility.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-12 |title=Southampton City Council alerts government over financial emergency |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-66166209 |access-date=2024-02-15 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
In December 2023, Kaur announced that she was stepping down as council leader in order to focus on campaigning for the general election.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-20 |title=Council leader resigns ahead of general election |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24003506.southampton-city-council-leader-satvir-kaur-resigns/ |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref> She was succeeded by her deputy leader, Lorna Fielker.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-20 |title=Council leader resigns ahead of general election |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24003506.southampton-city-council-leader-satvir-kaur-resigns/ |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref>


In July 2024 she was elected as the [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Southampton Test]], succeeding [[Alan Whitehead]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Southampton Test - General election results 2024 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/election/2024/uk/constituencies/E14001500 |access-date=2024-07-05 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/2024-uk-election-result-record-number-of-indian-origin-mps-elected-to-british-parliament-6039751#:~:text=It%20was%20among%20the%20newcomers,(Vale%20of%20Glamorgan)%2C%20Sonia|title=UK Election: Record Number Of Indian-Origin MPs|publisher=NDTV}}</ref>
In December 2023, two days after the Government announced the Provisional local government finance settlement for local councils,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-18 |title=Provisional local government finance settlement: England, 2024 to 2025 |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/provisional-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2024-to-2025 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}</ref> Kaur announced that she was stepping down as council leader in order to focus on campaigning for the general election.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-20 |title=Council leader resigns ahead of general election |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24003506.southampton-city-council-leader-satvir-kaur-resigns/ |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref> After her resignation, she was succeeded by her deputy leader Lorna Fielker.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-20 |title=Council leader resigns ahead of general election |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24003506.southampton-city-council-leader-satvir-kaur-resigns/ |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}</ref> With the new leader it was reported that the authority faces issuing a [[section 114 notice]] by February effectively declaring bankruptcy.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-04 |title=Southampton City Council: Leader voted in amid financial woes |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-67879946 |access-date=2024-02-14 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>


== Political views ==
== Political views ==
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Cllr
Satvir Kaur
MP
Member of Parliament for Southampton Test
Incumbent
Assumed office
4 July 2024
Preceded byAlan Whitehead
Majority9,333 (26.0%)
Leader of Southampton City Council
In office
18 May 2022 – 20 December 2023
Preceded byDaniel Fitzhenry
Succeeded byLorna Fielker
Member of Southampton City Council
for Shirley
Incumbent
Assumed office
6 May 2011
Preceded byMatthew Dean
Personal details
BornSouthampton, Hampshire, England
Political partyLabour
Alma materUniversity of Southampton
Solent University

Satvir Kaur is a British Labour Party politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Southampton Test since 2024. She previously served as Leader of Southampton City Council from 2022 to 2023, being the first female Sikh leader of a local authority in Britain. She has represented Shirley on the City Council since 2011.

Early life and education

Kaur was born and raised in Southampton, England.[1] Her family owned a sari shop in the Bevois area of the city.[2]

Kaur was educated at Mount Pleasant Juniors and St Anne's Catholic School.[3] She graduated with a degree in Politics from the University of Southampton, and later Law from Solent University.[4]

Political career

At the 2011 local elections, Kaur was elected to represent Shirley ward on Southampton City Council.[5] She gained the seat from the incumbent Conservative, and was re-elected in 2015 and 2019. Kaur campaigned for Hillary Clinton in North Carolina, USA ahead of the 2016 presidential election.[6]

After Labour lost control of Southampton City Council in 2021,[7] she was elected as leader of the Labour group.[8] Kaur became council leader once Labour regained their majority in 2022.[9][10] She was the first female Sikh council leader in Britain.[11]

Kaur was selected as Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for Southampton Test in July 2022.[12][13] Later that year, she introduced party leader Keir Starmer ahead of his speech at the Labour Party Conference.[14]

In May 2023, Kaur stated as City Council leader that "we are not facing bankruptcy. To say otherwise is a lie and political opportunism".[15] In July 2023, Southampton City Council alerted the government over financial emergency.[16]

In December 2023, Kaur announced that she was stepping down as council leader in order to focus on campaigning for the general election.[17] She was succeeded by her deputy leader, Lorna Fielker.[18]

In July 2024 she was elected as the Member of Parliament for Southampton Test, succeeding Alan Whitehead.[19][20]

Political views

Kaur supports establishing an investment zone in Southampton.[21] She has spoken at an event marking the positive contribution of refugees to her city.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Southampton Test". Satvir Kaur. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  2. ^ Churchward, Sally (2022-05-26). "Satvir Kaur on her journey from inner city shop girl to the new leader of Southampton City Council". In-Common - Southampton. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  3. ^ Churchward, Sally (2022-05-26). "Satvir Kaur on her journey from inner city shop girl to the new leader of Southampton City Council". In-Common - Southampton. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  4. ^ "About Me". Satvir Kaur. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  5. ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Satvir Kaur". www.southampton.gov.uk. 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  6. ^ "Which Southampton politician is heading to the USA to help Clinton become first female president?". Daily Echo. 2016-10-28. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  7. ^ "Conservatives lose control of Southampton City Council after just one year in power". ITV News. 6 May 2022.
  8. ^ "Southampton Labour party elects new leader". Daily Echo. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  9. ^ "New Leader of Southampton City Council and Cabinet take office following 2022 Local Elections". www.southampton.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  10. ^ "Southampton council leader sets new vision for city". BBC News. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  11. ^ Samachar, Asia (2022-05-20). "Southampton elects Satvir Kaur as council leader, makes history as first female Sikh leader". Asia Samachar. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  12. ^ "Council leader launches bid to become Labour MP". Daily Echo. 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  13. ^ "Council leader to fight Southampton Test seat at next general election". Daily Echo. 2022-07-10. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  14. ^ "Council leader makes party conference debut introducing Keir Starmer". Daily Echo. 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  15. ^ "Bankruptcy claims are a lie, says city council leader, but tough decisions lie ahead". Daily Echo. 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  16. ^ "Southampton City Council alerts government over financial emergency". BBC News. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  17. ^ "Council leader resigns ahead of general election". Daily Echo. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  18. ^ "Council leader resigns ahead of general election". Daily Echo. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  19. ^ "Southampton Test - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  20. ^ "UK Election: Record Number Of Indian-Origin MPs". NDTV.
  21. ^ "Southampton investment zone plans: 'We'll fight for our fair share'". Daily Echo. 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  22. ^ "Refugee parade celebrates city's rich history". BBC News. 2023-06-25. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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