Kate Hoey
Politician and Minister for Sport
Born
June 21st, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1946, this individual served as a Member of Parliament for Vauxhall from 1997 to 2019. As Minister for Sport and the Olympics from 2015 to 2016, significant contributions were made to sports policy in the United Kingdom. This individual has also been involved in various committees focused on sports and community activities. The person actively supported initiatives for grassroots sports development and Olympics engagement during a pivotal time for London.
Served as a Member of Parliament for Vauxhall
Held the position of Minister for Sport and the Olympics
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