Margaret Beckett
British Labour politician who was the first woman Foreign Secretary, from 2006 to 2007, and briefly led the party in 1994.
Offices held
2 terms, Oct 10, 1974 – May 30, 2024
2 terms
- Oct 10, 1974 – Apr 7, 1979
- Jun 9, 1983 – May 30, 2024
May 12, 1994 – Jul 21, 1994
Preceded by
John Smith Succeeded by
Tony Blair
John Smith Succeeded by
Tony Blair
May 2, 1997 – Jul 27, 1998
Preceded by
David Young, Baron Young of Graffham Succeeded by
Alistair Darling
David Young, Baron Young of Graffham Succeeded by
Alistair Darling
Affiliations
Party membership
Timeline
1944
1950
1956
1962
1968
1974
1980
1986
1992
1998
2004
2010
2016
2022