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Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis
United KingdomHouse of LordsLabour PartyEngland · LondonMember of the House of Lords

Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis

Andrew Adonis Baron Adonis

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Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis is a British politician, journalist, and life peer who currently serves as a member of the House of Lords. A former academic and journalist for the Financial Times and The Observer, he became a key policy advisor to Prime Minister Tony Blair in 1997. He served in various ministerial roles, including Secretary of State for Transport from 2009 to 2010. A staunch advocate for the European Union, he has been a vocal opponent of Brexit and a prominent campaigner for a public vote on the final withdrawal deal. He has also held leadership positions in organizations such as the National Infrastructure Commission and the European Movement.

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Born
1963-02-22 · 63 years old
Birth place
London, United Kingdom
Education
Kingham Hill School, Keble College (Oxford), Christ Church (Oxford)
Career
Academic, journalist, public policy editor, political columnist

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