Born and educated in London, George studied modern history at Oxford University, where he became joint editor of the University magazine Isis.
After a short spell as a freelance journalist, George joined the Conservative Research Department in 1994 and has since dedicated himself wholly to politics.
George has covered a wide range of issues and departments in his career – including Work and Pensions, Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and Transport.
Before becoming Shadow Chancellor, he served as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Shadow Economic Secretary, as well as sitting on the Public Accounts Select Committee.
In May 2010, he was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer.
POSITIONS HELD:
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MP for Tatton, 2001 –
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Chancellor of the Exchequer, May 2010 -
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Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, May 2005 – May 2010
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Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Sept 2004 – May 2005
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Shadow Work and Pensions Minister
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Shadow Economic Secretary
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Opposition Whip
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Political Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition and Secretary to the Shadow Cabinet, 1997-2001
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Special Adviser at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, 1995 - 97
FAMILY LIFE:
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Married to Frances
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Two children