Oliver Letwin
English politician and philosopher
Born
May 19th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a prominent politician and philosopher in the United Kingdom. Held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, focusing on government reform and policy development. Contributed significantly to various parliamentary committees and forums over the years. Engaged in discussions on issues such as social policy, public service reform, and the UK's relationship with the European Union.
Served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Influenced social policy and government reform
Participated in key parliamentary committees
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