David Gauke
English lawyer and politician
Born
October 8th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a Member of Parliament for the South West Hertfordshire constituency from 2005 to 2019. Held the position of Secretary of State for Justice from 2018 to 2019. Played a significant role in the UK Parliament, particularly during the Brexit negotiations, focusing on legal and constitutional issues. Engaged in legal practice prior to entering politics, contributing to discussions on various reforms.
Served as Secretary of State for Justice
Represented South West Hertfordshire from 2005 to 2019
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