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Sarah Teather, Baroness Teather
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Sarah Teather, Baroness Teather

Sarah Teather Baroness Teather

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Sarah Teather, Baroness Teather, is a British Liberal Democrat politician and life peer who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 2026. Previously, she was the Member of Parliament for Brent East and later Brent Central from 2003 to 2015, famously becoming the 'Baby of the House' upon her initial election. During her time in the House of Commons, she served as Minister of State for Children and Families in the coalition government. A dedicated advocate for social justice, she has focused extensively on refugee rights and immigration reform, notably chairing parliamentary inquiries into immigration detention and serving as the UK country director for the Jesuit Refugee Service.

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Born
1974-06-01 · 52 years old
Birth place
Enfield, London, England
Education
Leicester Grammar School, St John's College, Cambridge
Career
Policy adviser for the Royal Society and Macmillan Cancer Relief, Islington London Borough Councillor

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