Ellie Robinson (politician)

Ellie Robinson (born June 1986) is a former Newham councillor and British Labour Party politician.
Biography
Robinson grew up and went to school in Newham, she gained a BA from the London School of Economics and a MA in Dispute and Conflict Resolution Law from SOAS, University of London. After her studies, She worked for Ed Miliband campaign for Labour party leadership as a regional campaign organiser, where she directed efforts in London. Following this she worked for the former British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown and more recently as a Public Affairs Officer for Shelter, the Housing Charity. She was Director of Stakeholder Engagement for Sadiq Khan's 2016 campaign for Mayor of London
She is co-founder and former Chair of Newham Young Labour.
She was elected as a Newham Councillor in May 2010, representing Forest Gate Ward, in the process becoming one of the youngest ever councillors to serve. She was the Cabinet Member for Commercial Opportunities. Robinson has also served as a school governor at Forest Gate High School, where she chaired the Students and Standards Committee and acts as the Link Governor for Safeguarding.
Robinson is a member of the Fabian Society and Labour's Women's Network.

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