Julian Knight (politician)

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Julian Knight
MP
Official portrait of Julian Knight MP crop 2.jpg
Official portrait, 2019
Chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
In office
29 January 2020 25 April 2023 [lower-alpha 1]
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament
for Solihull

2015–present
Incumbent