Personal Life
Lewis was born to a British Jewish family and educated at the independent William Hulme Grammar School (state-controlled since 2007) in Manchester, Stand Sixth Form College (former Stand Grammar School, now closed) and Bury College.
He married Juliette Fox in June 1990 in Stockport and they have two sons; they are now divorced. He is also a lifelong Manchester City fan.
Prior to his election, he worked in the voluntary sector from 1986 to 1997 for Outreach, Contact Community Care Group and as Chief Executive of the Manchester Jewish Federation.
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