Emily Thornberry is a British politician and member of the Labour Party. She has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Islington South and Finsbury since 2005. Thornberry has held various positions within the party, including Shadow Foreign Secretary, where she focused on international relations and foreign policy issues. Born on July 27, 1960, in London, Thornberry studied at Cambridge University and later became a barrister. She is known for her advocacy on social justice, women's rights, and environmental issues, making her a prominent figure in contemporary British politics.