John Redwood
English politician, Secretary of State for Wales
Born
June 15th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Entering politics in the 1970s, served as a Member of Parliament and held the position of Secretary of State for Wales from 1995 to 1997. In the 1990s, contributed to key policies regarding Welsh governance. Redwood has been a prominent figure in the Conservative Party, advocating for economic reforms and Brexit since the early 2010s. Continues to be active in political discussions and writings.
Served as Secretary of State for Wales
Influenced Welsh governance policies
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