Clare Short

Quick Facts

Full Name	Clare Short
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 15, 1946(1946-02-15)
Age	78
Birthplace	Birmingham
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Clare Short Biography

Clare Short is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 15, 1946 in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. British politician and Member of the Labour Party who was a Member of the House of Representatives from Birmingham Ladywood from 1983 to 2010. She was also Secretary of State in the Department for International Development from 1997 to 2003.

She was in the cabinet of the Prime Premier She served in the government of Prime Minister Tony Blair as Secretary of State for International Development. as Secretary of State for International Development.

She briefly got married at the age of eighteen, after having an infant at the age of seventeen and gave her child up for adoption.

Clare Short Net Worth

Clare Short is one of the richest Politician from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Clare Short 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Her graduation was from University of Leeds with a political science degree.

She was forced to quit the Cabinet following the time Britain made the decision to join the war against Iraq in 2003.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Clare Short Dating?

According to our records, Clare Short married to Alex Lyon. As of December 1, 2023, Clare Short’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Clare Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Clare Short celebrates birthday on February 15 of every year.

Top Facts about Clare Short

1. Clare Short is a British politician born in 1946.
2. She served as Secretary of State for International Development (1997-2003).
3. Short resigned from the Labour Party in 2006 over Iraq War.
4. She was a Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood (1983-2010).
5. Short supported Brexit and criticized EU’s treatment of Greece.
6. In 2019, she joined the newly-formed Brexit Party.
7. Short has been an advocate for women’s rights and gender equality.
8. She was awarded an honorary doctorate by University of Birmingham in 2018.
9. Short published her memoir “An Honourable Deception?” in 2004.
10. She has been involved with various charities and non-profit organizations throughout her career.

Why did Claire Short resign?

On 9 March 2003, Short repeatedly called Tony Blair “reckless” in a BBC radio interview and threatened to resign from the Cabinet in the event of the UK Government going to war with Iraq without a clear mandate from the United Nations.

How old is Clare Short?

76 years (February 15, 1946)

Where was Clare Short born?

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Who resigned over the Iraq war?

The Right Honourable Robin Cook
Political party| Labour
Spouse(s)| Margaret Whitmore ​ ​ ( m. 1969; div. 1998)​ Gaynor Regan ​ ​ ( m. 1998)​
Children| 2
Alma mater| University of Edinburgh

Is Clare Short married?

Alex Lyon