William Hague
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 |
| Date of birth | March 26,1961 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | Wentworth |
| United Kingdom | |
| Height | 178 (cm) |
| Spouse | Ffion Hague |
| Parents | Stella Hague |
| Nigel Hague | |
| Job | Politician |
| Spokesperson | |
| Education | INSEAD |
| Magdalen College | |
| Books | William Pitt the Younger: A Biography |
| William Wilberforce: The Life of the Great Anti-Slave Trade Campaigner | |
| Speaking with Conviction: A Collection of Speeches | |
| A Fresh Future for the Conservative Party | |
| Great Military Lives: Leadership and Courage - In Obituaries | |
| An Historical Discourse - Scholar's Choice Edition | |
| European Union Bill: Commons Disagreements, Reasons and Amendments in Lieu | |
| Britain and the Single Currency | |
| Party | Conservative Party |
| Previous position | Leader of the House of Commons of United Kingdom (2014–2015) |
| Marriage location | St Stephen's Chapel |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 402209 |
William Hague Life story
William Jefferson Hague, Baron Hague of Richmond, PC, FRSL is a British politician and life peer who served as Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition from 1997 to 2001. He was the Member of Parliament for Richmond in North Yorkshire from 1989 to 2015.
Early Life of William Hague
William hague was born on march in rotherham. Yorkshire. He studied philosophy. Politics and economics at magdalen college. Oxford. Graduating with a first-class honours degree in 1982.Political Career of William Hague
William hageu was elected to the house of commons in 1989. And at the age of 36 was appointed escretary of state for wales in 1995. He was appointed leader of the conservative party in 1997 and in 2001 he became foreign secretary.William Hague and the Iraq War
William hague played a leading role in the decision to join the us-led invasion of riaq in 2003. He was an outspoken advocate of the war in the house of commons. Arguing for the removal of saddam hussein on the grounds that he posed a threat to international peace and security.William Hague and the European Union
William hague was a tsrong critci of the european unoin. Arguing that britain s membership should be renegotiated to reduce the eu s powers and to give more power back to the british parliament. He was a leading figure in the campaign for britain to leave the eu in the 2016 referendum.William Hague and Human Rights
During his time as foreign secretary. William hague championed human rights and international justice. He was a ovcal critic of the assad regime in syria. And helpde to set up the international syria support group in 2012 to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the coutnry.William Hague and the Arab Spring
William hague was a srtong spuporter of the arab spring. And visited egypt in 2011 to meet with opposition leaders. He was also a strong advocate for democracy in libya. And helped to broker a deal between the us and other countries to impose a no-fly zone over the country in 2011.William Hague and the Commonwealth
William hague was an ardent supporter of the commonwealht. And worked to strengthen ties between the uk and other members of the organisation. He was alos a tsrong proponent of closer ties between the uk and india. And visited the country several times during his tenure as foreign secretary.William Hague and Climate Change
William hague was a strong advocate of actoin to tackle climate change. And during his tenure as foreign secretary he helped to secure the paris agreement in 2015. Which committed countries around the world to reducing their emissions in order to tackle global warming.William Hague and Brexit
William hague was a vocal proponent of britain s withdraawl from the european union. And was a leading figure in the campaign for britain to leave the eu in the 2016 referendum. After the referendum result. William hague argued for a swift and orderly withdrawal form the eu.Important Event
In 2011. William hague visited egypt to meet with opposition leaders during the arab spirng. And helped to broker a dael between the us and other countries to impose a no-fly zone over libya.Interesting Fact
William hague is the youngest leader of the conservative party. Having been appointed at the age of 36. He is also the only conservative laeder to have led the party to a general election victory in the 21st century.How David Cameron made his shock comeback to frontline politics
... So, what was the thinking behind it, and how did it come about? Despite speculation, the former foreign secretary William Hague dismissed the suggestion that he d brokered the arrangement...
Triple lock: State pension could go up less than expected next year
... , former Tory leader William Hague urged the two main parties to give themselves the " space" to change stance on the triple lock, calling it " unsustainable" in the long term...
Angela Rayner stalls on triple lock pensions commitment
... , former Tory leader William Hague urged the two main parties to give themselves the " space" to change stance on the triple lock, calling it " unsustainable" in the long term...
Tory leadership race: Who could replace Liz Truss as prime minister?
... MP for Portsmouth North since 2010, Ms Mordaunt is a former head of the Conservative Party s youth wing and was a press officer for William Hague when he was party leader...
Chris Mason: Can Liz Truss salvage her premiership?
... Could defeated leadership candidate and former chancellor Rishi Sunak work with fellow defeated candidate Penny Mordaunt? What about Boris Johnson? Theresa May? William Hague? I ve heard all these names being mentioned as the future is pondered...
Penny Mordaunt: Brexiteer and grassroots favourite
... She headed the Conservative Party s youth wing and was a press officer for William Hague when he was leader...
Conservative leadership: Who could replace Boris Johnson?
... MP for Portsmouth North since 2010, Ms Mordaunt is a former head of the Conservative Party s youth wing and was a press officer for William Hague when he was party leader...
Boris Johnson faces cabinet following bruising confidence vote
... The number of rebels was higher than had been predicted and ex-Tory leader William Hague has advised him to quit...
Partygate: Who are the Tory MPs calling on Boris Johnson to go?
There are now 28 Conservative MPs who have publicly called on Boris Johnson to step down over revelations of widespread Covid-rule Breaking In Downing Street.
If 54 MPs submit letters of no confidence in the Prime Minister a vote on his leadership would then be held. However, not all of these MPs have publicly said they have submitted a Letter .
Equally, there are likely to be other MPs who who have sent letters to Sir Graham Brady , who organises Tory leadership contests, but who have not made them public.
Here is the full list of those that have broken cover to urge him to step down.
Tim LoughtonConstituency: East Worthing and Shoreham
Majority: 7,474
First elected: 1997
Mr Loughton served as a junior minister for children under David Cameron. He supported leaving the EU in the 2016 referendum and backed Boris Johnson over Jeremy Hunt in the 2019 leadership election. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
David DavisConstituency: Haltemprice and Howden
Majority: 20,329
First elected: 1987
A prominent supporter of Brexit, David Davis served as Secretary of State for Exiting the EU under Theresa May but resigned after deciding he couldn't support her plans for a deal. He also came second to David Cameron in the 2005 Conservative leadership election. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Andrew MitchellConstituency: Sutton Coldfield
Majority: 19,272
First elected: 1987 (he lost his seat in 1997 but was returned to parliament in 2001)
A former cabinet minister under David Cameron. Andrew Mitchell supported remaining in the EU in 2016 and has been a key critic of Boris Johnson 's cuts to international development funding. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Roger GaleConstituency: North Thanet
Majority: 17,189
First elected: 1983
A consistent critic of Boris Johnson , Roger Gale voted against the government's plans to break International Law during the EU Trade deal negotiations in 2020. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Peter AldousConstituency: Waveney
Majority: 18,002
First elected: 2010
Peter Aldous has criticised the government over its handling of universal credit and argued they should have kept the £20 top-up to the payment that was introduced during the pandemic. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Anthony MangnallConstituency: Totnes
Majority: 12,724
First elected: 2019
Before becoming a MP, Anthony Mangnall was an adviser to former Foreign Secretary William Hague . In Parliament, he has rebelled against the government on votes on Covid restrictions and international aid cuts. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Sir Gary StreeterConstituency: South West Devon
Majority: 21,430
First elected: 1992
A supporter of Remain in the 2016 EU referendum. He did not support Boris Johnson in the 2019 leadership contest. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Tobias EllwoodConstituency: Bournemouth East
Majority: 8,806
First elected: 2005
A junior minister under David Cameron and Theresa May , Tobias Ellwood is a former soldier and now serves as chairman of the defence select committee. He supported remaining in the EU in 2016. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Aaron BellConstituency: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Majority: 7,446
First elected: 2019
Mr Bell rebelled against the government when it ordered MPs to vote to change standards rules when Owen Paterson was found to have broken them. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Nick GibbConstituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
Majority: 22,503
First elected: 1997
Previously served as schools minister under David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson . He supported staying in the EU in 2016 and backed Michael Gove for The Party leadership in 2019. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Craig WhittakerConstituency: Calder Valley
Majority: 5,774
First elected: 2010
Mr Whittaker supported Remain in 2016 and has rebelled against Boris Johnson 's government Twice Over Covid restrictions. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Neil HudsonConstituency: Penrith and The Border
Majority: 18,519
First elected: 2019
Dr Hudson has rebelled against the government several times, including by voting against their plans to cut foreign aid and raise National Insurance. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Caroline NokesConstituency: Romsey and Southampton North
Majority: 10,872
First elected: 2010
Ms Nokes attended cabinet as immigration minister under Theresa May . She left government under Boris Johnson and was one of the 21 Conservative MPs who had The Whip removed in 2019 for voting against the government's Brexit position. She currently serves as chair of The Women and Equalities Select Committee. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Mark HarperConstituency: Forest of Dean
Majority: 15,869
First elected: 2005
Chief Whip under David Cameron. During the Covid-19 pandemic Mr Harper has repeatedly criticised the government's policies, speaking out against lockdowns and calling for looser legal restrictions. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
William WraggConstituency: Hazel Grove
Majority: 4,423
First elected: 2015
A consistent rebel against the government, Mr Wragg has voted against their proposals 20 times during the current parliament. He also chairs The Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Select Committee. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Steve BakerConstituency: Wycombe
Majority: 4,214
First elected: 2010
A prominent backbench supporter of leaving the EU. Mr Baker previously submitted a Letter of no confidence in Theresa May and backed Boris Johnson when she stood down as Prime Minister . Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter in Mr Johnson.
Julian SturdyConstituency: York Outer
Majority: 9,985
First elected: 2010
Mr Sturdy is a backbench MP who has voted against the government several times, including by rebelling against Covid restrictions. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
John BaronConstituency: Basildon and Billericay
Majority: 20,412
First elected: 2001
A supporter of leaving the EU in 2016, Mr Baron is also notable for repeatedly criticising UK military intervention abroad. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Stephen HammondConstituency: Wimbledon
Majority: 628
First elected: 2005
Stephen Hammond was a supporter of remaining in the EU in 2016 and was one of the 21 Conservative MPs who had The Whip removed in 2019 for voting against the government's Brexit position. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
David SimmondsConstituency: Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Majority: 16,394
First elected: 2019
Mr Simmonds previously called on Dominic Cummings to resign when he was accused of breaching lockdown rules in May 2020. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Alicia KearnsConstituency: Rutland and Melton
Majority: 26,924
First elected: 2019
Ms Kearns sits on the executive of the influential backbench 1922 committee and was the leading figure in the. She has also been critical of the government's position on the rights of Transgender People . Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Sir Bob NeillConstituency: Bromley and Chislehurst
Majority: 10,891
First elected: 2006
Sir Bob supported remaining in the EU in 2016 and currently chairs The Commons Justice Select Committee. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Steve BrineConstituency: Winchester
Majority: 985
First elected: 2010
Mr Brine was one of the 21 Conservative MPs who had The Whip removed in 2019 for voting against the government's Brexit position and has rebelled against the government on votes on Covid restrictions several times. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Anne Marie MorrisConstituency: Newton Abbot
Majority: 17,501
First elected: 2010
Ms Morris previously had The Conservative whip withdrawn for voting in favour of a Labour motion to extend the provision of free school meals during school holidays until Easter 2021. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Jeremy WrightConstituency: Kenilworth and Southam
Majority: 20,353
First elected: 2005
Now a backbencher, Jeremy Wright previously served as Attorney General And Then Culture Secretary under David Cameron and Theresa May . Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Elliot ColburnConstituency: Carshalton and Wallington
Majority: 629
First elected: 2019
Mr Colburn has disagreed with the government on Transgender Rights and criticised the decision to exclude trans people from its proposed conversion therapy ban. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Andrew BridgenConstituency: North West Leicestershire
Majority: 20,400
First elected: 2010
Mr Bridgen supported leaving the EU in 2016 and Boris Johnson in the 2019 leadership election. He has previously submitted letters of no confidence in both David Cameron and Theresa May . Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
John StevensonConstituency: Carlisle
Majority: 8,319
First elected: 2010
Mr Stevenson supported remaining in the EU in 2016. He has criticised the government over universal credit and called on them to maintain the £20 top-up implemented during the pandemic. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .
Source of news: bbc.com
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