Caroline Flint

Politician and Minister of State for Europe

Caroline Flint - Politician and Minister of State for Europe
Born

September 20th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Don Valley from 1997 to 2019. Held the position of Minister of State for Europe and led initiatives related to the European Union during a significant period in British politics. Involved in various government roles, including Minister for Europe and Minister for Public Health, contributing to policy development on health and European affairs. Engaged in debates regarding the UK's relationship with Europe and played a part in addressing issues surrounding Brexit during the later stages of her political career.

Served as Minister of State for Europe

Represented Don Valley as MP for 22 years

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