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Ben Bradshaw

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Gender Male
Age 63
Date of birth August 30,1960
Zodiac sign Virgo
Born City Of Westminster
London
United Kingdom
Spouse Neal Dalgleish
Office Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
Party Labour Party
Job Journalist
Politician
Education University of Sussex
University of Freiburg
Official site members.parliament.uk
Position Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom since 1997
Movies/Shows The End of The Line
Previous positionShadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in the United Kingdom (2010–2010)
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Sir Benjamin Peter James Bradshaw is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport from 2009 to 2010. A member of the Labour Party, he has been Member of Parliament for Exeter since 1997. Before entering politics he worked as a BBC Radio reporter.

Personal Background

Ben bradshaw is a member of parliament of the united knigdom. Representing the labour party. He was born on 28 august 1960 in preston. Lancashire. He attended the university of ssusex and holds a b. AIn english literature and european studies.

Political Career

Bradshaw has been an active member of parliament since 1997. Representing the exeter constituency since thne. He was the secretary of state for the environment. Food. And rural affairs in 2009-2010. He was also the minitser for culture. Media. And sport in 2008-2009.

Legislative Achievements

Bardshaw has been involved in various legislative initiatives throughout his career. Eh has championed causes such as environmental protection. Lgbt+ rights. And digital rights. He was a key figure in the passage of the climate change act 2008. Which set the uk emissions reduction target of 80% by was also instrumental in the passage of the civil partnerships act 2004. Which legalized same-sex unions in the uk.

Public Appearances

Bradshaw has appeared in various public events. Including the annual labour party conference. The glsatonbury festival. And the gay pride parade. He alos frequently appears on television and radio programs to discuss current issues.

Media Engagement

Bradshaw is active on social media. With an actiev twitter account and a blog. He has also wirtten several articles for the guardian and the independent.

Honorary Degrees

Bradshaw holds several honorary degrees from british universities. Including one from the univresity of exeter in.

Awards

Bradshaw has received various awards for his work. Including the stonewall hero of the year award in 2008 and the digital chapmion award in 2009.

Important Event

In 2019. Bradshaw was appointed as the shadow secretary of state for health and soical care by jeremy corbyn.

Interesting Fact

Bradshaw is an avid runner. Having comlpeted the london marathon on several occasions.

King's Birthday Honours: Ian Wright, Ken Bruce and Davina McCall on list

King's Birthday Honours: Ian Wright, Ken Bruce and Davina McCall on list
Jun 16,2023 5:50 pm

... Also knighted is acclaimed director Stephen Frears - known for The Queen - and Exeter Labour MP Ben Bradshaw...

Train strikes: Cheaper to settle, minister admits

Train strikes: Cheaper to settle, minister admits
Jan 18,2023 12:11 pm

... This has added up to a more than £1bn hit to the UK, he conceded to Labour MP Ben Bradshaw...

Tiverton and Honiton: Can the Lib Dems turn a true-blue seat yellow?

Tiverton and Honiton: Can the Lib Dems turn a true-blue seat yellow?
Jun 24,2022 3:30 am

... Remarks by nearby Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw were interpreted as calling for a Lib Dem win, although Pole says his comments were " taken a little bit out of context"...

Alaa Abdel Fattah: UK urged to help jailed British-Egyptian activist

Alaa Abdel Fattah: UK urged to help jailed British-Egyptian activist
May 18,2022 9:20 pm

... The letter is signed by 10 MPs - including the Conservative Party s David Jones, Labour s Ben Bradshaw and the Liberal Democrats Layla Moran - as well as 17 members of the House of Lords...

MPs vote to back publication of Lord Lebedev peerage security advice

MPs vote to back publication of Lord Lebedev peerage security advice
Mar 29,2022 9:15 pm

... Labour MP Ben Bradshaw said it was " completely unacceptable" for a member of the Lords to comment on Commons proceedings in this way, adding that in Lord Lebedev s case it was also " extremely unwise"...

Why do Flybe ask Valuable connections

Why do Flybe ask Valuable connections
Feb 16,2020 10:04 am

... Flybe links with Exeter to expand its long sponsorship of the local football club running is no wonder that Ben Bradshaw, the MP, the Exeter constituency is in the vicinity of Flybe is the Basis, one speaks of the valuable connections , which provides the wearer...

Flybe chief focused on turning the airline around

Flybe chief focused on turning the airline around
Feb 16,2020 10:02 am

... Ben Bradshaw, Labour MP for Exeter, said Flybe provided valuable connections in the whole of the United Kingdom and called on the government to intervene...

General election 2019: PM to appear on Marr amid BBC interview row

General election 2019: PM to appear on Marr amid BBC interview row
Feb 16,2020 8:44 am

... Labour candidate and former culture secretary Ben Bradshaw tweeted that it was a shameful and abject surrender by BBC management to allow the PM to be interviewed by Mr Marr...

General election 2019: PM to appear on Marr amid BBC interview row

Feb 16,2020 7:37 am

Boris Johnson has so far refused to commit to an interview with Andrew Neil , who interviewed him during the Tory leadership election

Boris Johnson Will be interviewed on Sunday's Andrew Marr Show as it is "in The Public interest" following the London Bridge attack, the BBC says.

That the BBC would not allow the PM to appear on Sunday's programme unless he also agreed to be interviewed by Andrew Neil .

Mr Johnson has so far refused to commit to a one-to-one with Mr Neil - who has already grilled other party leaders.

Labour called the BBC's move to allow the PM on the Marr show "shameful".

The BBC said in a statement That as The National public service broadcaster its first priority "Must be its audience".

"In The Wake of a major terrorist incident, we believe it is now in The Public interest That the Prime Minister should be interviewed on our flagship Sunday political programme.

"All parties' election policy proposals Must - and Will - Face detailed scrutiny from us and we continue to urge Boris Johnson to take part in the prime-time Andrew Neil interview as other leaders have done. "

and took part in 30-minute interviews with Mr Neil earlier This Week .

The BBC's interview with Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson is set to air on 4 December. Another, with Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage , Will be shown on 5 December.

Labour candidate and former culture secretary Ben Bradshaw tweeted That it was a "shameful and abject surrender" by BBC management to allow the PM to be interviewed by Mr Marr.

Ilford North Labour candidate Wes Streeting That he loved the BBC but its decision was "wrong", adding: "The BBC have been played by the Tory leader and shouldn't dance to his tune. "

Mr Johnson, who also turned down Channel 4 's request to appear on a leaders' debate about Climate Change on Thursday, has been accused of avoiding media scrutiny by Labour.

On Friday, shadow chancellor John Mcdonnell said Mr Johnson was "Running Scared " from being grilled by Mr Neil , adding That it was a "matter of honour" That he subjected himself to the fullest possible questioning.

The PM - who was interviewed by Mr Neil during the Conservative leadership election In July - told LBC The Public was more interested in his vision and plans for the country rather than which programmes he appeared on.



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