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Grant Shapps (born 14 September 1968) is a former British politician who served as Secretary of State for Defence from August 2023 to July 2024.
Grant Shapps is the current Secretary of State for Defence and a Conservative MP for Welwyn Hatfield. He has previously held various roles in government, including Transport, Home, Business and Energy, and was co-chairman of the Conservative Party.
3 days ago · The Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps, said the Conservative Party had tried the patience of voters after losing his seat. The Welwyn-Hatfield constituency in Hertfordshire was won by...
3 days ago · Brian Farmer BBC. Betty Thomas said Mr Shapps' defeat was a surprise. Medical secretary Betty Thomas, 63, said she voted for Mr Shapps and was surprised to see him lose the Welwyn Hatfield seat ...
3 days ago · LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - British defence minister Grant Shapps lost his seat at Thursday's parliamentary election, becoming the most senior Conservative cabinet member so far to be defeated in ...
Aug 31, 2023 · Ben Wallace, a former soldier, championed the Ukrainians in their war against Russia. His successor, Grant Shapps, is best known for his political skills.
Aug 31, 2023 · Grant Shapps has been appointed UK defence secretary, moving to his fifth cabinet job in a year, following the resignation of Ben Wallace. Prime minister Rishi Sunak promoted Shapps, 54, to run...
