Chris Smith
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Contents
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1951 -
Occupation
Politics
Notable Achievements
Government Minister
Description
First openly gay British parliamentarian and cabinet member, as Heritage Secretary in Tony Blair's Liberal government. Heads the London Cultural Consortium, charged with developing the capital as a centre of cultural and creative excellence. HIV positive. Became a member of House of Lords in 2005.
