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
Several veteran MPs have been mentioned as likely candidates to retire and create a vacancy for the former cabinet minister, but Dowd said it was "tittle tattle" that he wanted to "put to bed".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 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
The cabinet secretary is the prime minister's most senior policy adviser and sits next to them during cabinet minister meetings, which usually take place weekly in Downing Street when Parliament is sitting.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
A big, fat former cabinet minister named Bakili Muluzi then became president, bringing with him his own brand of troubles.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
