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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.

  2. 4 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 ...

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  3. 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.

  4. Aug 31, 2023 · U.K. Names Grant Shapps as New Defense Minister - The New York Times. For U.K. Defense Secretary: Exit the Ex-Soldier. Enter the Political Operative. Ben Wallace, a former soldier, championed the...

  5. 4 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 ...

  6. 4 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 ...

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  8. 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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