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Sam Gyimah
British politician (born 1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel Phillip Gyimah ( /ˈdʒiːmɑː/; born 10 August 1976)[1] is a Conservative politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Surrey since the 2010 general election.[2]
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Sam Gyimah | |
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Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation | |
In office 9 January 2018 – 30 November 2018 | |
Prime Minister | Theresa May |
Preceded by | Jo Johnson |
Succeeded by | Chris Skidmore |
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prisons and Probation | |
In office 17 July 2016 – 9 January 2018 | |
Prime Minister | Theresa May |
Preceded by | Andrew Selous |
Succeeded by | Rory Stewart |
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Childcare and Education | |
In office 21 July 2014 – 17 July 2016 | |
Prime Minister | David Cameron |
Preceded by | Elizabeth Truss |
Succeeded by | Caroline Dinenage |
Minister for the Constitution | |
In office 14 July 2014 – 12 May 2015 | |
Prime Minister | David Cameron |
Preceded by | Greg Clark |
Succeeded by | John Penrose |
Lord Commissioner of the Treasury | |
In office 7 October 2013 – 14 July 2014 | |
Prime Minister | David Cameron |
Preceded by | Desmond Swayne |
Succeeded by | Harriett Baldwin |
Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister | |
In office 4 September 2012 – 7 October 2013 | |
Prime Minister | David Cameron |
Preceded by | Desmond Swayne |
Succeeded by | Gavin Williamson |
Member of Parliament for East Surrey | |
Assumed office 6 May 2010 | |
Preceded by | Peter Ainsworth |
Majority | 23,914 (40.4%) |
Personal details | |
Born | Samuel Phillip Gyimah (1976-08-10) 10 August 1976 (age 47) Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse(s) |
Nicky Black (m. 2012) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Somerville College, Oxford |
Website | Official website |
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