Susan Kramer MP for Richmond Park Constituency

Susan Kramer is the Member of Parliament for Richmond Park Constituency, which covers half of Richmond and half of Kingston borough. Susan is the Liberal Democrats' Families Spokesperson in Parliament.

What the papers say:

"Sharp, friendly, and progressive Susan Kramer" - Jackie Ashley, The Guardian

"A passion for transport policy and an endearing line in Honesty" - The Times

Susan was elected to Parliament in May 2005 and appointed to the Treasury Team shortly afterward. She served on the Treasury Select Committee from May 2005 until March 2006 when she took up the role as the International Development Secretary for the Liberal Democrat Shadow Cabinet. She moved to Trade and Industry and then Transport. Most recently in January 2008, Susan was appointed Liberal Democrat Families Spokesperson. Susan first made her mark in politics as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London in 2000, campaigning to stop the privatisation of the Tube and for dedicated local police teams. She was a board member of Transport for London and has served locally as a school Governor. Susan is Patron of the Three Wings Trust and HomeStart in her constituency.

Susan was educated locally at St Paul's Girls' School, and as a teenager, cared for her mother who was chronically ill. She later earned a scholarship to Oxford where she became the second woman President of the Oxford Union.

She made her career in finance as a Vice-President of a leading international bank and later, with her husband, set up their own firm working on transport projects in Central and Eastern Europe.

The experiences of both the professional world and the demands of being a care provider have shaped who Susan is today.

Susan is a long-time resident of Barnes. Her husband,John, died in September 2006 after a year long battle against cancer.. Susan and John's son,Jonathan, is an investment banker in London. He and his wife, Charlotte also live in Barnes with their daughter Arabella and the latest addition to the family Hope. Susan's daughter Abigail lives in Oakland, California and gave birth to a son, Dyami, in November.

Susan Kramer is not only a strong local campaigner, she is a strong national voice for Richmond Park, and works diligently to make sure the voices of her constituents are heard.

Susan's CV.

Susan in Parliament.

Susan's business experience.

Susan's family life.

Susan's early years.