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Grant Shapps (born 14 September 1968) is a British politician serving as Secretary of State for Defence since August 2023.
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.
Aug 31, 2023 · Grant Shapps, a veteran Tory MP and former party chairman, has been appointed defence secretary amid a war in Europe. He has no military experience but is a skilled communicator, but also has a history of Wikipedia editing scandal, bullying allegations and second job controversy.
Aug 31, 2023 · Mr. Shapps, who has held no fewer than four ministerial posts in the past year, vowed to continue the “U.K.’s support for Ukraine in their fight against Putin’s barbaric invasion.”
Aug 31, 2023 · Rishi Sunak announces the Tory MP as the fifth cabinet role in a year, replacing Ben Wallace who is leaving for the next election. The appointment sparks criticism from opposition parties and defence experts, who question his lack of experience and knowledge in the field.
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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...
Sep 1, 2023 · The Rt Hon Grant Shapps has been appointed Secretary of State for Defence by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. He succeeds Ben Wallace and will continue the government’s support to Ukraine and the armed forces.
