Clemency Lion (née Huggins)

Clemency Lion (née Huggins) has a diverse work experience in various sectors, with their most recent position being Director of Research, Policy and Communications at ukactive since June 2023. Prior to that, they worked as Chief of Staff at the House of Commons from March 2023 to June 2023.

In 2022, Clemency served as a Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a brief period from September to October 2022.

Before that, they held the position of Associate at DRD Partnership from October 2021 to October 2022.

Clemency also worked at the Business Banking Resolution Service as a Policy Advisor from July 2020 to October 2021.

From 2017 to 2020, they served as an Office Manager/Senior Parliamentary Assistant at the House of Commons.

Clemency has also gained valuable experience outside of the political sphere. Clemency worked as a Snowboard Instructor & Sales Representative at Big White Ski Resort Ltd from October 2016 to April 2017.

Furthermore, they have held several roles at Lloyds Banking Group, including Premier Alignment Manager from March 2015 to September 2015, Government Relations Manager from September 2014 to March 2015, Manager of the Regional Director's Office in SME Banking from March 2014 to September 2014, and Analyst in Regulation and Governance from September 2013 to March 2014.

Clemency Lion (née Huggins) began their education in 2009 at the University of Bath, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in French, Spanish, and European Studies. Clemency successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 2013. Following this, from 2013 to 2015, Clemency attended The London Institute of Banking & Finance, where they pursued and received a Diploma in Banking Practice and Management.