Gerry Steinberg
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Gerald Neil Steinberg, known as Gerry Steinberg, (born 20 April 1945) is a Labour Party
politician in the United Kingdom
. He was Member of Parliament
for the City of Durham from 1987 until his retirement at the 2005 general election
.
Steinberg attended St. Margaret's CE Primary School in Durham
and then Whinney Hill Secondary Modern School and Johnston Grammar School (both schools now known as Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
) on Crossgate Moor. He gained a Teachers Certificate
at Sheffield College of Education (now a campus of Sheffield Hallam University
) on Collegiate Crescent
in Sheffield and later a Diploma of Education
(DipEd) of Backward Children (Special Educational Needs) at Newcastle Polytechnic
(now Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus). He started teaching at Hexham Camp School in 1966, then moved to Elemore Hall
in County Durham in 1969. From 1975-87 he was at Whitworth House Special School in Spennymoor
where he became Head Teacher. He joined the Labour Party in 1969 and became election agent for Durham MP Dr Mark Hughes
in 1973. In May 1975 he was elected to Durham City Council.
He was secretary of the Labour Group on the city council from 1981 to 1987 and Co-Leader of the Council from 1983 to 1987.
Steinberg was a member of a number of Parliamentary Committees, including the Education & Skills Select Committee
and the Public Accounts Committee.
Steinberg was admitted as an Honorary Freeman
of the City of Durham
on 8 December 2005.
On August 25, 1969 he married Margaret (Meg) Thornton, a teacher. They have a son and a daughter.
Labour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
politician in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. He was Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
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for the City of Durham from 1987 until his retirement at the 2005 general election
United Kingdom general election, 2005
The United Kingdom general election of 2005 was held on Thursday, 5 May 2005 to elect 646 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party under Tony Blair won its third consecutive victory, but with a majority of 66, reduced from 160....
.
Early life
He is the son of Harry and Esther Steinberg.Steinberg attended St. Margaret's CE Primary School in Durham
Durham
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
and then Whinney Hill Secondary Modern School and Johnston Grammar School (both schools now known as Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Durham, UK.IntroductionDurham Johnston is a 1500-place 11-18 school serving Durham City and communities beyond to the south and west. It is situated on Crosssgate Moor, on the A167...
) on Crossgate Moor. He gained a Teachers Certificate
Certified teacher
A certified teacher is a teacher who has earned credentials from an authoritative source, such as the government, a higher education institution or a private source. These certifications allow teachers to teach in schools which require authorization in general, as well as allowing educators to...
at Sheffield College of Education (now a campus of Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is a higher education institution in South Yorkshire, England, based on two sites in Sheffield. City Campus is located in the city centre, close to Sheffield railway station, and Collegiate Crescent Campus is about two miles away, adjacent to Ecclesall Road in...
) on Collegiate Crescent
Collegiate Crescent
Collegiate Crescent is a crescent forming part of the Broomhall Estate in S10, Sheffield, that intersects with Ecclesall Road. One of two campuses of Sheffield Hallam University occupies many houses and villas on the left hand side of the crescent until the road crosses Park Lane. This university...
in Sheffield and later a Diploma of Education
Diploma of Education
The Diploma of Education, often abbreviated to DipEd or GradDipEd, is a postgraduate qualification offered in many Commonwealth countries including Australia, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom...
(DipEd) of Backward Children (Special Educational Needs) at Newcastle Polytechnic
Northumbria University
Northumbria University is an academic institution located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. It is a member of the University Alliance.- History :...
(now Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus). He started teaching at Hexham Camp School in 1966, then moved to Elemore Hall
Elemore Hall
Elemore Hall is a mid 18th century country house, now in use as a residential special school, near Pittington, County Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building....
in County Durham in 1969. From 1975-87 he was at Whitworth House Special School in Spennymoor
Spennymoor
Spennymoor is a town in County Durham, England. It stands above the Wear Valley approximately seven miles south of Durham. The town was founded over 160 years ago...
where he became Head Teacher. He joined the Labour Party in 1969 and became election agent for Durham MP Dr Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes (politician)
William Mark Hughes was a Labour politician.Hughes was Member of Parliament for Durham from 1970 to 1983, and the City of Durham from 1983 to 1987, when he stood down. From 1975 to 1979, he was also a Member of the European Parliament.- External links :...
in 1973. In May 1975 he was elected to Durham City Council.
He was secretary of the Labour Group on the city council from 1981 to 1987 and Co-Leader of the Council from 1983 to 1987.
Parliamentary career
In 1985 he was selected from a short list of six to be the Labour parliamentary candidate for Durham City after Hughes decided not to stand again. He was elected as the Member of Parliament in June 1987.Steinberg was a member of a number of Parliamentary Committees, including the Education & Skills Select Committee
Education & Skills Select Committee
The Education & Skills Select Committee was a Committee of the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The official name was the House of Commons, Education and Skills Committee....
and the Public Accounts Committee.
Personal life
He is a keen follower of sports, especially cricket, football, squash and tennis. He is a keen Sunderland AFC supporter.Steinberg was admitted as an Honorary Freeman
Freedom of the City
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of the City of Durham
Durham
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
on 8 December 2005.
On August 25, 1969 he married Margaret (Meg) Thornton, a teacher. They have a son and a daughter.