Claire Perry O'Neill
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Claire Louise Perry O'Neill (née Richens; born 3 April 1964) is a British businesswoman and former politician who is the managing director for climate and energy at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, having previously served as Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth from 2017 to 2019.[lower-alpha 1] Formerly a member of the Conservative Party, she was Member of Parliament (MP) for Devizes in Wiltshire from 2010 to 2019.
"Claire O'Neill" redirects here. For the Australian politician, see Clare O'Neil.
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Claire Perry | |
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Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth[lower-alpha 1] | |
In office 12 June 2017 – 24 July 2019[lower-alpha 2] | |
Prime Minister | Theresa May |
Preceded by | Nick Hurd |
Succeeded by | Kwasi Kwarteng |
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Rail | |
In office 15 July 2014 – 14 July 2016 | |
Prime Minister | David Cameron |
Preceded by | Stephen Hammond |
Succeeded by | Paul Maynard |
Member of Parliament for Devizes | |
In office 6 May 2010 – 6 November 2019 | |
Preceded by | Michael Ancram |
Succeeded by | Danny Kruger |
Personal details | |
Born | Claire Louise Richens (1964-04-03) 3 April 1964 (age 60) Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England |
Political party | Independent (since 2023)[3] |
Other political affiliations | Conservative (before 2023) |
Spouses | |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Brasenose College, Oxford, Harvard University |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Investment banking |
Website | www |
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