12 Facts About Paulette Hamilton

Paulette Hamilton is the first black MP to represent a constituency in Birmingham.

Paulette Hamilton was born and grew up in Handsworth, West Midlands.

Paulette Hamilton's parents emigrated to England from Jamaica in the 1960s as economic migrants and worked in factories.

Paulette Hamilton has six siblings, and attended Wilkes Green Infant and Junior School.

Paulette Hamilton later attended King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy, where she was inspired by her mathematics teacher, Mr Potter, who supported her in gaining seven O Levels.

Paulette Hamilton worked as a nurse in the NHS for 25 years, including as a district nurse, sister, and later as a regional development officer for the trade union Royal College of Nursing.

Paulette Hamilton was elected as a councillor on Birmingham City Council, representing Handsworth Wood between 2004 and 2018, and Holyhead between 2018 and 2022.

Paulette Hamilton served as Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care on the council from 2015 to 2022.

Paulette Hamilton was selected as the Labour candidate for the 2022 Birmingham Erdington by-election on 26 January 2022.

Paulette Hamilton reported that she had received "horrendous" online abuse due to the publication of the footage.

Paulette Hamilton has been a member of the Health and Social Care Select Committee since July 2022.

Paulette Hamilton is married to a milliner, Dennis, who runs a shop in Grand Central, Birmingham.