
Alex Burghart
MP for Brentwood and Ongar
House of CommonsMichael Alex Burghart is a British politician, academic and former teacher who has served as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland since 8 July 2024, and Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster since 5 November 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Brentwood and Ongar since 2017. He informally deputises for the Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch.
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Alex Burghart
MP for Brentwood and Ongar
MPHouse of CommonsPolicy Focus
Public Services
Michael Alex Burghart is a British politician, academic and former teacher who has served as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland since 8 July 2024, and Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster since 5 November 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Brentwood and Ongar since 2017. He informally deputises for the Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch.
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