Whatever happened behind the scenes, she wasn't put forward for a peerage but got ahead of the news by quitting as an MP – forcing Rishi Sunak into a by-election in Mid Bedfordshire that he really doesn't want.Īnd she wasn't the only MP that was snubbed – all those who were expected to be entering the Lords – Alok Sharma, Nigel Adams and Alister Jack - have mysteriously disappeared. Liz added: "And I think at the end of her political career she was working for Liz Truss and the chief whip at the time, not an illustrious political career by any stretch, but she will go to the House of Lords as well."Īfter completing her university education in 2015, Ms Owen spent five years as an intern and parliamentary assistant before becoming eligible for a lifetime seat in the government.ĭespite having a total of just 18 months of government experience, her role in the Number 10 Policy Unit under Mr Johnson and Liz Truss gave her a front-row seat to notable events like the failed fracking vote and the downfall of the government within seven weeks of its formation.Īdditionally, her responsibilities were expanded to include the Chief Whip, Wendy Morton.īoris Johnson's honours list has been long-anticipated in Westminster, with the expectation that it would deliver the same level of controversy and scandal that characterised his premiership.Īnd although it seems to have been slimmed down, it hasn't disappointed.Īhead of the release, rumours were swirling about Johnson-loyalist Nadine Dorries and whether Rishi Sunak would try to block her from entering the Lords. She did in the end work for the Number 10 policy unit. One of those was working for Boris Johnson. Political correspondent Liz Bates said he is not someone most people would have heard of.īut she said Ms Owen "will now be the youngest ever life peer".
Mr Quince was elected as MP for Colchester at the 2019 general election with a majority of more than 9,400 votes over his Labour rival.Ĭharlotte Owen, a former adviser to Mr Johnson, will become one of the youngest ever life peers. I am incredibly proud of what my team and I have achieved and delivered for Colchester," he said. "My decision is driven by my desire to put my family and daughters first as they grow up. He added that he has "always given my all in every job I have had, but I am acutely aware that I am neglecting the most important job I have, being a good dad to two young girls". However, being a member of Parliament and minister of state at the Department of Health and Social Care is all consuming and I know the impact it has had on my young family." "This has not been an easy decision as it has been the honour of my life to serve as Colchester's member of Parliament and a privilege to represent its people. The 40-year-old said in a statement on his website: "I have informed the Prime Minister and my local Conservative Association of my decision not to seek re-adoption as the Conservative Party candidate for the Colchester constituency at the next general election. Health minister Will Quince has announced he will step down at the next election so he can "put my family and daughters first". In 2021, during a cabinet reshuffle, he was reappointed as Chief Secretary to the Treasury, making him the youngest cabinet member in the department. He then took on the role of Minister of State for Regional Growth and Local Government from February to September 2020. The former housing secretary said he wanted to give his "sincere congratulations" to Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen who he said "fully deserves his new seat in the House of Lords", having been put forward for a peerage in the honours roll.Īfter Boris Johnson became PM, Mr Clarke was appointed as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. "The greatest privilege I have, however, is to serve as your Member of Parliament, and exactly six years to the day that I was first elected, coincidentally, I want to re-dedicate myself to serving everyone in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland to the very best of my ability." He added: "It was a huge privilege to serve in Boris's Cabinet, and I loved every minute of the chance to serve our country. The 38-year-old MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland said in a Facebook post: "I am immensely honoured to have been awarded a Knighthood by His Majesty in Boris Johnson’s Resignation Honours List."
Simon Clarke MP has said it was a "huge privilege" to serve in Boris Johnson's cabinet after being honoured with a Knighthood in Boris Johnson's resignation honour's list.
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