In British politics, the Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament is a position within the opposition that deals with issues surrounding North Africa, the Middle East, North Korea and policy on nuclear weapons. The incumbent is Fabian Hamilton. The position was created by Jeremy Corbyn and has no equivalent in Her Majesty's Government.[1][2][3]
Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament | |
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since November 8, 2016 | |
Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
Inaugural holder | Fabian Hamilton |
Formation | November 8, 2016 |
List of Shadow Ministers for Peace and Disarmament
Name | Portrait | Term of office | Political party | Leader | ||
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style="background-color: Template:Labour Party (UK)/meta/color" | | Fabian Hamilton | 8 November 2016 | Incumbent | Labour | Jeremy Corbyn |
References
- ^ McGrath, Hannah. "Corbyn appoints minister for peace and disarmament". Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- ^ "Front Bench Appointment". www.leedsne.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- ^ "Jeremy Corbyn HAS appointed a 'minister for peace'". Mail Online. Retrieved 2017-06-11.