John Battle (politician)
Sir John Dominic Battle, KC*SG (born 26 April 1951) is a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Leeds West from 1987 to 2010. A member of the Labour Party, he served in government as Minister of State for Trade and Industry (1997–1999) and Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1999–2001) under Tony Blair.
The Right Honourable Sir John Battle KC*SG | |
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Battle in 2005 | |
| Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs | |
| In office 28 July 1999 – 11 June 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
| Preceded by | Tony Lloyd |
| Succeeded by | The Baroness Symons |
| Minister of State for Trade and Industry | |
| In office 5 May 1997 – 28 July 1999 | |
| Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
| Preceded by | Peter Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Helen Liddell |
| Member of Parliament for Leeds West | |
| In office 12 June 1987 – 12 April 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Meadowcroft |
| Succeeded by | Rachel Reeves |
| Leeds City Councillor for Hunslet Ward | |
| In office 1980–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Ward created |
| Succeeded by | Ian Hugill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Dominic Battle 26 April 1951 Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Mary Meenan |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds |
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