Angela Smith

English politician and accountant

Angela Smith - English politician and accountant
Born

January 7th, 1959
66 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Baroness Smith of Basildon served as a member of the House of Lords and was actively involved in the Labour Party. She was appointed a Lords Spokesperson for the Home Office and became known for contributions to debates on social justice and public policy. Smith was the Director of the Women's Unit in the Cabinet Office, focusing on gender equality. She also held the position of Chair of the Local Government Association.

Served as a spokesperson for the Home Office

Directed the Women's Unit in the Cabinet Office

Chaired the Local Government Association

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