Simone Richardson was sworn in on June 4 by Chairman Martin Bosma as a Member of Parliament for the VVD. She has previously served as a Member of Parliament three times for short periods.
Richardson replaces Roelien Kamminga, who left the House a day earlier due to her appointment as mayor of Groningen.
Portfolio
Richardson has previously been a Member of Parliament three times. In September and October 2022, she replaced Ockje Tellegen, in November 2022, she replaced Bente Becker, and from September to December 2023, she replaced Mariëlle Paul. Her portfolio included youth policy and community service.