cabinet minister

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The role was first created in the 12th century and Lord Carrington - the son of a former Conservative cabinet minister - has held the office since King Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The lord advocate has a dual role as Scotland's chief prosecutor, as well as acting as the government's principal legal adviser, a role she performs as a cabinet minister.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

As an experienced former cabinet minister admits, "if you are a junior female in Westminster you can still find yourself in uncomfortable situations" - or, for that matter, a young male staffer too.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

"It probably doesn't exist anymore – because a lot of the people that gave rise to some of that culture have gone now," says a cabinet minister.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

I found it extraordinary that a cabinet minister should be so uninformed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela