Chris Marshall (British Politician)
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| + | Chris Marshall was born on 18 June, 1952 in Manchester. His father was an architect, and Marshall was educated in a Grammar School. Marshall managed to gain entry into the London School of Economics in 1970. He gratuated with a degree in economics, and took up a teaching position at Birmingham City University Business School. | ||
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| + | Marshall was a firm believer in free markets, and this enabled him to become close to the government of Enoch Powell, writing several papers to advise them on economic policy. Marshall remained with the university until 1982. After that, he became the economics editor of the magazine [i]Reform[/i]. In this time, Marshall became more involved in Conservative politics, joining the party in the constituency of Birmingham East. In 1987, he gained preselection for Birmingham East, and won the seat in the 1987 General Election. | ||
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| + | After two years in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Thatcher appointed Marshall Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State of Transport. | ||
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| Current Positions: | Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (2001- present) Member of Parliament for Birmingham East (1987-present) |
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| Term of Office: | 7 June 2001 to present |
| Predecessor: | Tony Blair |
| Successor: | Incumbent |
| Birthdate: | 18 June, 1952 |
| Place of Birth: | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Marital Status | Married to Anne Hacker |
| Profession | Politician, University Lecturer, Journalist |
| Political party | Conservative Party |
| Languages spoken | English German French Hindi |
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Christopher William Marshall (born 18 June, 1952) is the fifty second Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. He took office on 7 June 2001 after winning the 2001 General Election in a landslide against the Labour government of Tony Blair. Prior to entering Number 10, Marshall had been Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Secretary of State for Administrative Affairs.
As Prime Minister, Marshall holds the positions of First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service.
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Early Life
Chris Marshall was born on 18 June, 1952 in Manchester. His father was an architect, and Marshall was educated in a Grammar School. Marshall managed to gain entry into the London School of Economics in 1970. He gratuated with a degree in economics, and took up a teaching position at Birmingham City University Business School.
Work
Marshall was a firm believer in free markets, and this enabled him to become close to the government of Enoch Powell, writing several papers to advise them on economic policy. Marshall remained with the university until 1982. After that, he became the economics editor of the magazine [i]Reform[/i]. In this time, Marshall became more involved in Conservative politics, joining the party in the constituency of Birmingham East. In 1987, he gained preselection for Birmingham East, and won the seat in the 1987 General Election.
Politics and Government
After two years in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Thatcher appointed Marshall Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State of Transport.
