cabinet minister

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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

The lord advocate has a dual role as Scotland's chief prosecutor, as well as acting as the government's principal legal advisor, a role she performs as a cabinet minister.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

"It probably doesn't exist anymore – because a lot of the people that gave rise to some of that culture have gone now," says a cabinet minister.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

It was only a cabinet minister talking about Turkey giving up its neutrality sometime soon.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank