Nadhim Zahawi
British politician and former minister
Born
June 2nd, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1967, this British politician served as the Member of Parliament for Stratford-on-Avon since 2010 and held the position of Secretary of State for Education from September 2021 to July 2022. Prior to his role in education, he was involved in various governmental positions including Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment, overseeing the UK's vaccination efforts during the pandemic. This individual co-founded the polling company YouGov in 2000, enhancing public opinion research in the UK. As a prominent figure in the Conservative Party, he played a significant role in shaping educational policies and was instrumental in the government's response to COVID-19.
Served as Secretary of State for Education
Oversaw UK's COVID vaccine rollout
Co-founded YouGov
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