Gavin Williamson

Born in Scarborough, Sir Gavin Williamson is an MP who has served in the cabinet of Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak and Theresa May. He is widely known mishandling the GCSE and A-Level exams fiasco in 2020 as Education Secretary. He attended East Ayton Primary, Raincliffe School, and Scarborough Sixth Form College.

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