Gillian Keegan

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Shocker: Education Secretary Gillian Keegan Loses Seat to Liberal Democrats

Chichester - Conservative Party - General Election - Gillian Keegan - Jess Brown-Fuller - Liberal Democrats - UK Parliament

Breaking news: Education Secretary defeated by Liberal Democrats in dramatic election upset!

In a surprising turn of events, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has been defeated by the Liberal Democrats in Chichester, marking a significant loss for the Conservative Party. The seat, which has been a Tory stronghold for a century, has now been taken over by the opposition party, causing a major upset in the political landscape. Gillian Keegan's defeat adds to the list of Cabinet ministers who have lost their seats in the recent election, emphasizing the dynamic shifts in power that have occurred.

Hailing from Leigh, Greater Manchester, Gillian Keegan's journey to the Cabinet was a unique one, setting her apart from her colleagues. Despite her background, she faced a tough battle in Chichester and ultimately lost to the new MP, Jess Brown-Fuller, who celebrated the historic moment of ending the Conservative reign in the constituency. This unexpected victory highlights the unpredictable nature of politics and the ever-changing preferences of the electorate.

As the news spreads of Keegan's defeat, the Education Secretary's on-air incident, where she swore during a broadcast, has gained renewed attention. This incident, coupled with her electoral loss, has brought further scrutiny to Keegan's tenure and decisions during her time in office. The outcome of this election serves as a reminder of the volatile nature of politics and the swift changes that can occur, even in long-standing political strongholds.

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Lib Dems Overturn Huge Majority To Defeat Education Secretary ... (PoliticsHome.com)

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Election 2024: Education secretary Gillian Keegan loses her seat (Schools Week)

Education secretary Gillian Keegan has lost her seat in Parliament in a disastrous election night for the Conservative Party with a Labour landslide ...

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Gillian Keegan beaten by Liberal Democrats in Chichester (The Argus)

Gillian Keegan has been ousted from a Tory stronghold which has been held by the party for 100 years. The former Chichester MP lost the seat to Liberal ...

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Gillian Keegan: The Education Secretary who swore on-air (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Born in Leigh, Greater Manchester, the Conservative MP's rise to the Cabinet was very different from many of her colleagues.

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Chichester has a new MP as Gillian Keegan voted out in ... (Sussex Express)

Jess Brown-Fuller hailed a 'momentous moment' after she replaced Gillian Keegan as MP of Chichester โ€“ which has been a Conservative stronghold for a ...

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Education Secretary Gillian Keegan loses seat to Liberal Democrats ... (ITV News)

The former Education Secretary lost her Chichester seat to the Liberal Democrats. | ITV News Meridian.

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General Election 2024: Major blow as Gillian Keegan loses ... (Portsmouth News)

Chichester has been Conservative for 100 years - until now, following a shocking Liberal Democrat win.

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Gillian Keegan: The Education Secretary who swore on-air (shropshirestar.com)

Born in Leigh, Greater Manchester, the Conservative MP's rise to the Cabinet was very different from many of her colleagues.

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Election 2024: Education secretary Gillian Keegan loses her seat (FE Week)

The Liberal Democrats defeated the Conservative politician in Chichester with 25,540 votes to Keegan's 13,368. Keegan said it was โ€œnot the outcome we wanted, ...

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Gillian Keegan: The Education Secretary who swore on-air (Evening Standard)

Born in Leigh, Greater Manchester, the Conservative MP's rise to the Cabinet was very different from many of her colleagues.

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