Want to know who is political figure Jacqui Smith’s partner? Jacqui Smith is a British broadcaster and political commentator and also served as a former Labour Party politician. Smith went on to serve as Home Secretary from 2007 to 2009 while becoming the first woman to hold the position. She later participated in the popular reality dance show, Strictly Come Dancing. While talking about it, Smith joked that her dancing has been about family weddings, discos where one can dance around their handbag, and prancing around the kitchen.
Smith tied the knot with Richard Timney back in October 1987, and they have two sons. Smith when employed her husband as her parliamentary aide. However, In January 2020, Smith and Timney announced they had ended their marriage after 33 long years. While the marriage ended after three long years, the former Labour Party member sparked dating rumors with a mystery man. Who are we talking about? Let us take a look at all the details and lesser-known facts about Jacqui Smith’s partner.
Who is Jacqui Smith’s partner?
While Jacqui Smith has kept his personal life away from the media light after having a public split with Jimmy Timney, the former Labour Home Secretary admitted in 2020 that she is seen someone. The mystery man has been identified as Dr. Timmins, who is reportedly a highly acclaimed international politics lecturer at Birmingham University and is also fluent in Russian as well.
Jacqui Smith further revealed that she has indeed found love in lockdown with a politics lecturer after the end of her 33-year marriage. It was further revealed that the two met outside a yoga class in her hometown of Malvern, Worcestershire, and romance eventually brewed after they started to get to know each other over Zoom during the lockdown. The alleged couple was later spotted while they were out on a walk and were sharing a cozy moment as well. When recalling their first encounter, Jacqui said that they crossed the stairs, and she thought that he was nice.
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Jacqui Smith Sparks Dating Rumours With This Mystery Man!
A source later gave some insight into the brewing romance, saying it is loved-up but keeps telling everyone it is early days. Jacqui Smith herself confirmed the relationship as she stated ahead of her Strictly stint that Graham need not worry about the “Strictly curse” with pro dance partner Anton du Beke, as they both are pretty happy in their relationship.
Just getting ready for @GMB this morning. It’s a special day today as my chum @IainDale has got a very big birthday. Bless him! 🎉🥳🎂😘 pic.twitter.com/pSrd173Zrw
— Jacqui Smith (@Jacqui_Smith1) July 15, 2022
The source further added that Graham’s specialist subject is politics. It was pretty obvious they have a lot in common as the couple is both really happy as to find love at this age feels incredible for both of them.
Is Jacqui Smith Married?
The former Labour Home Secretary was married to Richard Timney but parted ways after 33 long years. The political figure admitted that while she was very sad about the end of her marriage, in some ways, it meant that she had to think about new starts. Jacqui has two sons, namely Michael and James. However, Smith states that she thought it was that easy for anybody to meet a new partner after being, in her case, happily married for 30 years. She further reveals that she did try online dating and met some very lovely people while adding that she hasn’t had that many dates, but they had all worked out who she was before she met them.
Jacqui Smith opened up about the new phase in her life, as she developed “a sense of perspective” and more confidence as she got older. She admitted that while she had a very lucky, fulfilled life, but is also joyful about the opportunities at the moment and that the other moments that she thinks are still to come. The former Strictly contestant is confident about her time ahead and also reportedly found love back in 2020. However, she has managed to keep most of the relationship away from the media limelight and intends to keep it that way.
