John Reid Baron Reid of Cardowan Politician
John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan (born 8 May 1947) is a British Labour Party politician. He was a Member of Parliament from 1987 to 2010, and served in the Cabinet under Prime Minister Tony Blair in a number of positions. He was Health Secretary from 2003 to 2005, Defence Secretary from 2005 to 2006, and Home Secretary from 2006 to 2007.Born in Bellshill to working class, Roman Catholic parents, Reid first became involved in politics when he joined the Young Communist League in 1972. He later joined the Labour Party, working for them as a senior researcher before being elected to the House of Commons in 1987 as the MP for Motherwell North.He retired from front-line politics in 2007 following Gordon Brown's appointment as Prime Minister, taking on a role as the Chairman of Celtic Football Club. He later stepped down as an MP in 2010, and was elevated to the House of Lords. Reid also took a leading role in the campaign for a 'No' vote in the 2011 AV referendum, appearing alongside David Cameron. and has taken a leading role in the campaign against Scottish independence.
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| office | Member of Parliament Minister without Portfolio Home Secretary Secretary of State for Health Lord President of the Council Secretary of State for Scotland Leader of the House of Commons Minister of State for Transport Secretary of State for Defence Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Labour Party Chair for Airdrie and Shotts |
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