United Kingdom Minister for Women and Equalities | |
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since 8 July 2024 | |
Department for Education | |
Style | The Right Honourable |
Appointer | The Monarch (on the advice of the Prime Minister) |
Inaugural holder | Harriet Harman |
Formation | 3 May 1997 | (as Minister for Women)
Website | www.equalities.gov.uk/ |
Minister for Women and Equalities is a ministerial position in the United Kingdom in the Department for Education. Prior to July 2024, the position led the Government Equalities Office. Its counterpart in the shadow cabinet is the shadow minister for women and equalities.
Currently the position is deputised by the role of Minister of State for Women and Equalities, held by Anneliese Dodds.
The position was formerly known as; Minister for Women, Minister for Women and Equality, and Minister for Equalities.