Peter Hain
Profile
Peter Hain is a British politician and life peer who currently serves as a Member of the House of Lords. Born in Kenya to South African parents, he became a prominent anti-apartheid activist in the 1970s before entering Parliament in 1991 as the MP for Neath. During his career in the House of Commons, he held several high-profile cabinet positions, including Secretary of State for Wales, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Known for his long-standing commitment to social justice and his role in the Northern Ireland peace process, he retired from the Commons in 2015 and was subsequently appointed to the House of Lords.
Details
- Born
- 1950-02-16 · 76 years old
- Birth place
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Education
- Hatfield Primary School, Pretoria Boys High School, Emanuel School, Queen Mary College (University of London), University of Sussex
- Career
- Researcher for the Union of Communication Workers
