Graham Brady
English politician and member of Parliament
Born
May 20th, 1967
57 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Elected as Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West in 1997. Served as Chair of the 1922 Committee from 2010. Played a significant role in Conservative Party leadership elections, particularly during the Brexit negotiations. Maintained a strong stance on issues regarding party governance and member representation.
Elected as MP for Altrincham and Sale West
Chair of the 1922 Committee
Influenced Conservative leadership elections
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