Theresa Griffin

Theresa Griffin joined the European Parliament in May 2014, representing the North West England as top candidate. Theresa is a full member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and is Chair of the European Parliamentary Labour Party. Currently the Vice President of EUFORES, she has been tackling energy poverty and campaigning for a ‘just transition’ to a carbon neutral Energy Union since joining the Parliament. Theresa has since gone on to win the Energy MEP of the Year in 2017, testament to her dedication in this field.

From fuel poverty, regional funding, health research and the promotion of the digital single market, her commitment to equality is shown throughout her work in the European Parliament. She is also actively involved in the Parliament’s Intergroups on LGBTI, Trade Unions and Children’s Rights, to name a few.

Born to Irish immigrant parents, Theresa grew up in Coventry, she has a First Class BA Honours and a Masters Degree from Lancaster University. Theresa's early career was in community theatre, later becoming Director of Communications and Research at Arts Council North West.

In 1994, Theresa was elected to Liverpool City Council, where she chaired the Economic Development and European Affairs Committees. Theresa was instrumental in bringing millions of pounds of European investment to the North West region.

Theresa is a committed trade unionist and has campaigned closely with unions on rights for workers and young people as well as against the far right.