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Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament

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Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament
AppointerLeader of the Opposition
Inaugural holderFabian Hamilton
Formation8 November 2016 (2016-11-08)
Abolished5 September 2023

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]

List of Shadow Ministers for Peace and Disarmament

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Name Portrait Term of office Political party Leader
Fabian Hamilton 8 November 2016 5 September 2023 Labour Jeremy Corbyn

Keir Starmer

References

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  1. ^ McGrath, Hannah. "Corbyn appoints minister for peace and disarmament". Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Front Bench Appointment". www.leedsne.co.uk. Retrieved 11 June 2017.