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Geraldine Smith
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| Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale |
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| In office 1 May 1997 – 12 April 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Mark Lennox-Boyd |
| Succeeded by | David Morris |
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Maria Geraldine Smith
29 August 1961 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
Maria Geraldine Smith (born 29 August 1961) is a former British Labour Party politician. She served as the MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale. This means she represented that area in the UK Parliament. She was an MP from 1997 until 2010.
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Early Life and Career
Geraldine Smith grew up and went to school in Morecambe. She studied Business at Lancaster and Morecambe College. Before becoming an MP, she worked for the Royal Mail for many years. This is the postal service in the UK.
Starting in Politics
Geraldine Smith was also a member of Lancaster City Council. This is a local government group that makes decisions for the city. Her first political campaign was supported by the Communication Workers Union. She used to be an officer for this union.
Time in Parliament
As an MP, Geraldine Smith represented the people of Morecambe and Lunesdale. She was part of the Labour Party. During her time in Parliament, she spoke about different issues.
Key Moments as an MP
In 2006, after some local elections, she shared her thoughts on the future leadership of the Labour Party. She also commented on other political leaders at the time. She was a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Flag Group. This group brings together MPs from different parties to discuss topics related to flags.
In 2008, she spoke on BBC Radio Lancashire. She talked about political discussions happening behind the scenes. In the general election in May 2010, Geraldine Smith lost her seat. She was replaced by David Morris from the Conservative Party.
Life Outside Parliament
Geraldine Smith has also been involved in community work. She was a patron for the Morecambe Bay National Osteoporosis Society Support Group. This group helps people with a bone condition called osteoporosis.
She was also the President of 455 (Morecambe and Heysham) Squadron Air Training Corps. This is a youth group for young people aged 13 to 18. It is sponsored by the Royal Air Force. The group helps young people learn new skills and support their local community. She stepped down from this role in 2010.
