Sajid Javid
UK politician and former Chancellor of the Exchequer
Born
December 5th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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A British Pakistani banker and politician, served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from July 2019 to February 2020. Before entering politics, worked in investment banking and held executive roles in various financial institutions. Elected as a Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove in 2010. Focused on economic policies and public finance during tenure as Chancellor. Resigned from the cabinet in 2020, but remained active in political discussions, particularly regarding economic recovery.
Served as Chancellor of the Exchequer
Elected MP for Bromsgrove in 2010
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