Rupa Huq

Dr. Rupa Huq MP is a British Labour politician, academic, and author who has served as the Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton since 2015. Born in Hammersmith, London, she was educated at Notting Hill and Ealing High School, Newnham College, the University of Cambridge, and the University of East London, where she completed her PhD. Before entering Parliament, she worked in academia, media, and political research. In the House of Commons, she has contributed to debates on culture, media, governance, social justice, and public policy, and has served on several parliamentary committees, including the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and the Panel of Chairs. She is also known for her engagement with issues related to diversity, community representation, and the experiences of modern Britain’s multicultural society.