Steve Bassam, Baron Bassam of Brighton
John Steven Bassam, Baron Bassam of Brighton, PC (born 11 June 1953) is a British Labour and Co-operative politician and member of the House of Lords.
The Lord Bassam of Brighton | |
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 Bassam (second from left) learning how to use a defibrillator at an event | |
| Opposition Chief Whip of the House of Lords | |
| Assumed office 11 May 2010 | |
| Leader | Harriet Harman (Acting) Ed Miliband Harriet Harman (Acting) Jeremy Corbyn |
| Preceded by | The Baroness Anelay of St John's |
| Government Chief Whip of the House of Lords Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms | |
| In office 3 October 2008 – 11 May 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Gordon Brown |
| Preceded by | The Baroness Royall of Blaisdon |
| Succeeded by | The Baroness Anelay of St John's |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Steven Bassam 11 June 1953 Great Bentley, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Labour Co-operative |
| Alma mater | University of Sussex University of Kent |
On 8 July 2009 he was made a Privy Councillor.[1]
References
- ↑ "Orders Approved at the Privy Council Held by the Queen at Buckingham Palace on 8th July 2009". Privy Council Office. Archived from the original on 3 November 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
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