Hughes, Beverley (1950–)

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Hughes, Beverley (1950–)

English politician and member of Parliament. Born Beverley Hughes, Mar 30, 1950; m. Thomas McDonald, 1973.

Representing Labour, elected to House of Commons for Stretford and Urmston (1997, 2001, 2005); named minister of State, Home Office; named minister of State, Department for Education and Skills (2005).