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Bob Blackman
British politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert John Blackman CBE (born 26 April 1956[2]) is a British Conservative Party politician who has been the chairman of the 1922 Committee since July 2024. He has also been a Member of Parliament (MP) for Harrow East since 2010. He served as the Joint Executive Secretary of the backbench 1922 Committee from 2012 to 2024.[3] Blackman was the Member of the London Assembly (MLA) for Brent and Harrow between 2004 and 2008.
Quick Facts CBE, Chairman of the 1922 Committee ...
Bob Blackman | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2020 | |
Chairman of the 1922 Committee | |
Assumed office 9 July 2024 | |
Leader | Rishi Sunak |
Preceded by | Sir Graham Brady |
Executive Secretary of the 1922 Committee | |
In office 17 May 2012 – 9 July 2024 | |
Leader | David Cameron Theresa May Boris Johnson Liz Truss Rishi Sunak |
Member of Parliament for Harrow East | |
Assumed office 6 May 2010 | |
Preceded by | Tony McNulty |
Majority | 11,680 (24.4%) |
Member of the London Assembly for Brent and Harrow | |
In office 10 June 2004 – 1 May 2008 | |
Preceded by | Toby Harris |
Succeeded by | Navin Shah |
Personal details | |
Born | (1956-04-26) 26 April 1956 (age 68)[1] Kensington, London, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Nicola Blackman |
Residence(s) | Wembley, London, England |
Alma mater | University of Liverpool (BSc) |
Profession | BT telecommunications engineer |
Website | bobblackman.org.uk parliament.uk biography |
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