cabinet minister

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The former cabinet minister delivered the speech in the Commons, after quitting as health secretary on Thursday, saying he had lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Former Conservative cabinet minister Sir David Davis said his website had to be shut down after a suspected cyber attack.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But the cabinet minister told the BBC it was better to judge Trump on his actions, not his words.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The role was first created in the 12th century and Lord Carrington - the son of a former Conservative cabinet minister - has held the office since King Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He was a stout, blunt man, not nearly as polished as I would have expected from a cabinet minister.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela