Hilary Benn
British politician, Secretary of State
Born
November 26th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a member of the Labour Party in the UK Parliament from 1999 until 2019. Held various cabinet positions, including Secretary of State for International Development from 2005 to 2010. Advocated for development aid and international cooperation, focusing on issues like poverty alleviation and climate change. Played a significant role in the Labour government’s policies during the mid-2000s, particularly in relation to international relations and humanitarian assistance.
Served as Secretary of State for International Development
Contributed to the UK's international development policies
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