Work/Life: Dawn Butler MP on taking up space, aiming high and the best career advice she’s ever received

Work/Life: Dawn Butler MP on taking up space, aiming high and the best career advice sheu2019s ever received

Dawn Butler MP shares her daily routine and best career advice

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My mornings start with a glass of hot water.

I began my career in computer programming and analysis.

My upbringing inspired a love of politics. 

My first day in parliament wasn’t easy. 

I’ve made history – yet people still want to shut me up.

Being an MP is a hard job to switch off from.

“It’s like it’s OK for everyone else to talk about their successes but not me.”