Richard Holden (British politician)

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External links

• Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
• Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
• Voting record at Public Whip
• Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou

The Right Honourable Richard Holden MP
Official portrait, 2023
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Incumbent
Assumed office 8 November 2024

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Laura Pidcock	Member of Parliament for North West Durham 2019–2024	Constituency abolished
Preceded by John Baron	Member of Parliament for Basildon and Billericay 2024–present	Incumbent
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Preceded by Greg Hands	Minister without Portfolio 2023–2024	Succeeded by Ellie Reeves
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Preceded by Greg Hands	Chairman of the Conservative Party 2023–2024	Succeeded by Richard Fuller