Overview
Tulip Rizwana Siddiq (born 16 September 1982) is a British Labour and Co-operative politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hampstead and Kilburn since her election in 2015. She represents an urban constituency in north-west London and is part of the Labour parliamentary party. Siddiq is of British–Bangladeshi heritage and is publicly identified as Muslim.
Early life and background
Siddiq was born in 1982 into a family with roots in Bangladesh. Her Bengali name is টিউলিপ রেজওয়ানা সিদ্দীক. She grew up and was educated in the United Kingdom and later entered public life, combining community work and political campaigning before standing for Parliament. She is also related to a prominent political family in Bangladesh.
Political career
After working locally and building a profile on constituency issues, Siddiq won the Hampstead and Kilburn seat at the 2015 general election as a Labour Co-operative candidate. She successfully held the seat in subsequent general elections, remaining an MP through later contests. Her parliamentary work covers a mixture of local constituency matters and national policy debates.
Focus and public work
As an MP she has addressed typical urban concerns such as housing, transport and public services, while also engaging with broader topics including international development and community cohesion. Her role combines constituency casework with contributions to debates and committees in Parliament. She regularly engages with local organisations and civic groups to represent residents' interests.
Notable facts and distinctions
Siddiq sits with the Labour Party and is affiliated to the Co-operative Party, reflecting an emphasis on cooperative values in public services and community initiatives. Her background and family connections give her a visible profile on UK–Bangladesh relations and British multicultural life. She has been re-elected by her constituents and remains active in both local and national issues.