Michael Dugher
British politician and executive (born 1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Vincent Dugher (pronounced DUG-ər; born 26 April 1975[1]) is a former British Labour politician who was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Barnsley East at the 2010 general election.[2] He has held several senior positions within the party, including Shadow Secretary of State for Transport and Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. He did not stand at the 2017 general election.[3]
Michael Dugher | |
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Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport | |
In office 13 September 2015 – 5 January 2016 | |
Leader | Jeremy Corbyn |
Preceded by | Chris Bryant |
Succeeded by | Maria Eagle |
Shadow Secretary of State for Transport | |
In office 5 November 2014 – 13 September 2015 | |
Leader | Ed Miliband Harriet Harman (Acting) |
Preceded by | Mary Creagh |
Succeeded by | Lilian Greenwood |
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office | |
In office 7 October 2013 – 5 November 2014 | |
Leader | Ed Miliband |
Preceded by | Jon Trickett |
Succeeded by | Lucy Powell |
Labour Party Vice Chair | |
In office 7 October 2011 – 5 November 2014 | |
Leader | Ed Miliband |
Preceded by | Stephen Timms |
Succeeded by | Jon Trickett |
Shadow Minister without Portfolio | |
In office 7 October 2011 – 7 October 2013 | |
Leader | Ed Miliband |
Preceded by | Jon Trickett |
Succeeded by | Jon Trickett |
Member of Parliament for Barnsley East | |
In office 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Ennis |
Succeeded by | Stephanie Peacock |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael Vincent Dugher (1975-04-26) 26 April 1975 (age 49) Edlington, England |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | Joanna Dugher |
Alma mater | University of Nottingham |
Website | Official website |
In April 2017, Dugher was announced as UK Music's new chief executive, replacing outgoing chief executive Jo Dipple. He took up the role in May 2017.[4][5] In February 2020, he became Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC).[6]