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David Lammy – Deputy Prime Minister; Lord Chancellor, 2029 General Election Candidate

David Lammy

LABOURDEPUTY PRIME MINISTEREngland
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Deputy Prime Minister; Lord Chancellor

House of Commons

Born in north London to Guyanese parents, raised by his mother after his father left the family. Studied law at SOAS and became the first Black Briton to attend Harvard Law School. Married to artist Nicola Green; two sons and an adopted daughter.

Policy Focus

Crime & Policing

Crime & PolicingPublic ServicesEU Relations

Policy Positions

Crime & PolicingInstitutional confidence — Prioritises trust in courts and legal safeguards
Public ServicesThroughput and modernisation — Pushes operational improvements that reduce delays
EU RelationsAlliance-first engagement — Prioritises close coordination with partners

Career Timeline

2000Elected MP for Tottenham
2024Appointed Foreign Secretary
2025Appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor
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