Lewis Atkinson

Lewis Malcolm Atkinson (born 1989) is a British Labour Party politician and former NHS manager who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sunderland Central since 2024.

Early life and education Lewis Malcolm Atkinson was born in South Shields and was brought up in South Tyneside and educated at the King’s School, Tynemouth, where he studied French at A level, among other subjects. He studied at Wadham College, Oxford, where he studied Philosophy, politics and economics, and at the University of Birmingham, where he earned a master's degree in healthcare leadership and management.

Career

NHS Atkinson entered the National Health Service (NHS) through the Graduate Management Training scheme. In 2013, he was shortlisted to stand in South Shields, but was not ultimately selected. He was elected in the 2024 general election, winning the seat with 16,852 votes (42.18% of the vote) with a majority of 15.2%.

In November 2024, Atkinson voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted suicide.

Personal life Lewis Atkinson is divorced and has 2 children.