John Redwood
Profile
John Redwood is a British politician and academic who currently serves as a member of the House of Lords, having been created Baron Redwood in 2026. Previously, he served as the Member of Parliament for Wokingham from 1987 to 2024 and held cabinet positions including Secretary of State for Wales under the Major government. A prominent Eurosceptic and Thatcherite, Redwood has been a long-standing figure in Conservative politics, known for his advocacy of economic competitiveness and his career as an investment strategist.
Details
- Born
- 1951-06-15 · 75 years old
- Birth place
- Dover, United Kingdom
- Education
- Kent College, Canterbury; Magdalen College, Oxford; St Antony's College, Oxford; All Souls College, Oxford
- Career
- Investment analyst, Director of the Number 10 Policy Unit, Oxfordshire county councillor
