Margaret Hodge

Margaret Hodge

80 · Born: Sep 8, 1944

2021

Personal Details

BornSep 8, 1944 Cairo, Egypt
Spouse
  • Henry Hodge

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jun 18, 2009 )
  • Andrew Watson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Dame Margaret Eve Hodge, a renowned and accomplished British Labour Party politician, has had a profound and lasting impact on the political landscape of the United Kingdom, having served as the esteemed Member of Parliament for the influential and respected constituency of Barking, a position she has held with distinction and dedication.

Before embarking on her illustrious parliamentary career, she had already distinguished herself as a visionary leader, expertly navigating the complexities of municipal governance as the esteemed chair of Islington Borough Council, thereby showcasing her remarkable administrative abilities and impressive capacity to instill unwavering trust and confidence in the very people she was sworn to serve.

Noted public servant, Dame Margaret, has garnered widespread recognition for her multifaceted tenure in various ministerial capacities, seamlessly integrating her profound understanding and distinguished accomplishments to catalyze transformative progress and authoritatively influence the development of public policy.

Notably, she has concurrently fulfilled her ministerial responsibilities while also undertaking the esteemed position of Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, thereby affording her the unique opportunity to meticulously scrutinize government expenditures and, through her tireless efforts, champion transparency and accountability in public financial dealings, thereby fostering a culture of openness and trust in the administration of public funds.