John Whittingdale
English politician and Cabinet member
Born
October 16th, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent English politician, served as a Member of Parliament since 1992. Held multiple ministerial positions, including Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport from 2015 to 2016. Played a significant role in shaping policies related to culture, media, and sports in the UK. Instrumental in overseeing the BBC's charter and funding mechanisms during tenure in office. Engaged in various parliamentary committees and supported initiatives on digital communications and broadcasting.
Served as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Played a key role in media policy reforms
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