Jeremy Hunt
British politician, Health Secretary
Born
November 1st, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent British politician and businessman, served as Secretary of State for Health from 2012 to 2018. Held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from 2018 to 2019. Played a significant role in the National Health Service (NHS) reforms during tenure, including the introduction of new funding models and oversight mechanisms. Elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005 and held various cabinet positions in the Conservative government.
Served as Secretary of State for Health from 2012 to 2018
Led NHS reform initiatives
Served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
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