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Rima Horton
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| Member of the Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council | |
| In office 1986 – 4 May 2006 |
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Rima Elizabeth Horton
31 January 1947 London, England |
| Political party | Labour |
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| Education | University of Southampton |
| Occupation | Lecturer |
Rima Elizabeth Horton (born 31 January 1947) is a retired English academic and former politician. She was a member of the Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council for many years. She also worked as a senior lecturer at Kingston University.
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Who is Rima Horton?
Rima Elizabeth Horton was born in Bayswater, London, England. She was the third of four children. Her mother was from Wales, and her father was from London.
Her Early Education and Interests
Rima Horton went to St. Vincent's primary school. She also attended the City of London School for Girls. Later, she studied at the University of Southampton.
From a young age, Rima loved theatre. She performed in plays at school. She also joined several amateur drama groups. One group even took her to Paris when she was just 15 years old! People who worked with her noticed she was very good at directing. When she was 18, she won an award for being a "Most Promising Youngster" at a festival.
What Did Rima Horton Do in Her Career?
Rima Horton had two main careers: one in politics and one in teaching.
Her Political Role
In 1986, Rima Horton became a councillor for the Labour Party. She served on the Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council. As a councillor, she helped make decisions for the local area. She was also the party's "Chief Whip" and spoke about education.
She worked as a councillor until May 2006. She ran for Parliament twice but did not win.
Her Teaching Career
Besides politics, Rima Horton was a senior economics lecturer. She taught at Kingston University in London. She retired from teaching in 2012.
Helping Charities
Rima Horton also helped different organizations. She was on the board of directors for The Making Place. This charity helps children. She also served on the board of trustees for the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill.
What About Her Writings?
In 1994, Rima Horton wrote a piece called "Inequality." It was part of a book about economics. In her writing, she asked important questions about fairness. She wondered if people are naturally equal. She also thought about when it's fair to share wealth more evenly. She suggested that health can depend on how income is shared in a country.
Her Personal Life
Rima Horton met the famous actor Alan Rickman in 1965. They met when they were both in an amateur theatre group. She was 18, and he was 19. They lived together from 1977. They got married in a private ceremony in New York City in 2012. Their marriage was announced to the public in 2015. Rima Horton and Alan Rickman were together until he passed away in January 2016.
