Background
James Berry was born and brought up in the city of Canterbury in Kent.
James Berry was born and brought up in the city of Canterbury in Kent.
From 1996–2001, Berry was educated at The King"s School, Canterbury, an independent school in his home city of Canterbury, followed by, from which he graduated, and at the Harvard Law School in the United States, where he received a degree in Law.
He has been the Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Kingston and Surbiton since 2015. Before his election, Berry worked as a barrister in London, specialising in healthcare and police issues. During his campaign, he had stressed education as a key interest.
Berry strongly supports implementation of mindfulness meditation practices and beliefs for children in schools, which he states will positively impact pupils" future workplace productivity.
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In May 2015, he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Kingston and Surbiton.