Chris Grayling

Politician and Lord High Chancellor

Chris Grayling - Politician and Lord High Chancellor
Born

April 1st, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as a British politician with a significant role in the Conservative Party. Held various ministerial positions, including Secretary of State for Transport from 2016 to 2019 and Minister of State for Justice. Appointed as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain in 2015. Active in political discussions and legislative activities concerning transport and justice. Entered Parliament as a Member of Parliament for Epsom and Ewell in 2001.

Served as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain

Held office as Secretary of State for Transport

Represented Epsom and Ewell in Parliament since 2001

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