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Pinner MP wins top job in new government
RUISLIP, Northwood and Pinner MP Nick Hurd is today (Tuesday) starting his new job in the coalition government as Minister for Civil Society, with responsibility for the voluntary sector.
The Conservative MP will now play a big part in implimenting David Cameron's 'Big Society' agenda that features a greater reliance on charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations (otherwise known as the Third Sector) to deliver public services.
Mr Hurd, who was re-elected on May 6, previously performed the role of Shadow Charities Minister for a year and a half.
He said: "The sector is a very important part of our plans to create a stronger sense of society in Britain. I have been Shadow Minister for the sector for 15 months so I am delighted at the chance to put our ideas into action.
"They are designed to help unlock the potential for the sector to improve more lives."
Mr Hurd was re-elected with an improved majority of 37.9 per cent. This will be his first ministerial post since becoming MP in 2005 and could be the start of a long career in government.
He added: "The voluntary sector makes a huge contribution to our community in Hillingdon and Harrow, so I really look forward to the opportunity to do what I can in government to make life easier for people running these amazing organisations."
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