David Lammy — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Lord Chancellor, and Secretary of State for Justice since September 2025.
Previously served as Foreign Secretary from July 2024 to September 2025, negotiating the transfer of the Chagos Islands and several trade deals.
Has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for Tottenham since 2000.
Held various junior ministerial positions under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown between 2002 and 2010, including Minister of State for Higher Education.
Became the first black Briton to study at Harvard Law School, where he earned a Master of Laws degree.

Biography

David Lindon Lammy is a prominent British politician who currently serves as the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Lord Chancellor, and Secretary of State for Justice, positions he has held since September 2025. A member of the Labour Party, he has represented Tottenham as a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2000. Prior to his current roles, Lammy served as Foreign Secretary from July 2024 to September 2025.