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Olivia Bailey

b. 1986

British politician, from 2024, member of the UK Parliament

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About Olivia Bailey

Born 1986. Olivia Bailey is a British politician.

Olivia Joanna Bailey (born 1986) She served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Early Education and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Equalities concurrently from 2025 to 2026.

Early life and education Bailey was born in Reading, Berkshire in 1986 to a policeman father and teacher mother. She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Modern History and Politics.

She was Women's Officer of the National Union of Students (NUS) from 2009 to 2011, and Chair of Labour Students from 2011 to 2012. As an officer of the NUS, Bailey created the Vote for Students pledge and published the first national study into harassment and abuse suffered by women students.

Political career Bailey had been Chair of the Labour Women's Network, deputy General Secretary of the Fabian Society, and a senior aide to Keir Starmer, before standing as a parliamentary candidate.

At the 2024 general election, Bailey was elected as MP for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency with 35% of the vote. She was subsequently appointed parliamentary private secretary to the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall.

In September 2025 she was appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Early Education) and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Equalities) at the Department for Education, with the latter focusing on LGBT+ legislation and policy.

In April 2026 she voted against the motion to launch a parliamentary inquiry into Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's vetting of Lord Mandelson.

Personal life Bailey is married to Finn McGoldrick, with whom she has two children. McGoldrick is a Member of Reading Council.

Her father, Roy Bailey, has been a Member of Bracknell Forest Council since 2023.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
Ranelagh School, St Hilda's College
Positions held
Member of the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Olivia Joanna Bailey

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Olivia Bailey?

British politician, from 2024, member of the UK Parliament

When was Olivia Bailey born?

Olivia Bailey was born on 17 September 1986 in Reading.

What is Olivia Bailey's occupation?

Olivia Bailey is a politician.

What nationality is Olivia Bailey?

Olivia Bailey is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olivia Bailey

· Wikidata: Q126851658

· DBpedia: Olivia Bailey

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