John Denham (politician)

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John Denham
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Official portrait, 2009
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
In office
5 June 2009 11 May 2010
Preceded by Caroline Spelman
Succeeded by Caroline Flint

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Junior ministerial offices
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament
for Southampton Itchen

19922015
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded byas Secretary of State for Education and Skills Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills
2007–2009
Succeeded byas Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
Preceded by Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
2009–2010
Succeeded by
Preceded by Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
2010
Succeeded by
Preceded by Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
2010–2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition
2011–2013
Succeeded by