James Arbuthnot
English politician and lawyer
Born
August 4th, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Acquired a legal education and practiced law before entering politics. Served as a Member of Parliament for various constituencies from 1997 to 2015. Held the position of Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, contributing to various policy initiatives during tenure. Involved in parliamentary committees and supported defense and foreign affairs discussions. Engaged in efforts to address issues related to innovation and business in the UK.
Served as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
Represented several constituencies in Parliament
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