In British politics, the Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament was a position within the opposition that deals with issues surrounding North Africa, the Middle East, North Korea and policy on nuclear weapons. The position was created by Jeremy Corbyn and had no equivalent in His Majesty's Government.[1][2]
Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament | |
---|---|
Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
Inaugural holder | Fabian Hamilton |
Formation | 8 November 2016 |
Abolished | 5 September 2023 |
List of Shadow Ministers for Peace and Disarmament
editName | Portrait | Term of office | Political party | Leader | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fabian Hamilton | 8 November 2016 | 5 September 2023 | Labour | Jeremy Corbyn |
References
edit- ^ McGrath, Hannah. "Corbyn appoints minister for peace and disarmament". Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "Front Bench Appointment". www.leedsne.co.uk. Retrieved 11 June 2017.