Grant Shapps

Conservative Party

He was always a maverick! High flyer Shapps takes off after politics

The former defence secretary talks about his love of aviation and how the Conservative Party can lift off again

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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Former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps in the cockpit of a Typhoon jet. Credit: Ministry of Defence.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps knows full well what trying to keep Friday night free for Shabbat means (Photo: Getty Images)
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Defence secretary Grant Shapps loses seat in Tory bloodbath

By JC Reporter

1 min read
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General Election 2024

The JC’s guide to election night

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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The temporary pier, part of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capability, will enable the maritime delivery of international humanitarian aid to Gaza for distribution (Credit: U.S. Central Command via Getty Images)
Gaza aid

First shipment of UK aid has been delivered to Gaza via the new US pier

By Daniel Ben-David

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Grant Shapps delivering a speech at the 2023 Tory conference (Photo: Getty Images)
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Grant Shapps’ daughter said she felt unsafe at Leeds university as a Jew

By JC Reporter

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US, UK navies down 15 drones over Red Sea
Israel Hamas War 2023

US, UK navies down 15 drones over Red Sea

By JC Reporter

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Grant Shapps pays tribute to 'optimistic' father Tony, who has died aged 91

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Britain's Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Grant Shapps speaks during "Power Of Transformation: Building Back Better In The Energy Sector" session on the first day of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London on June 21, 2023. Leaders and representatives from more than 60 countries are in London for a two-day conference to secure funding to help Ukraine recover from the ravages of war. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau / POOL / AFP) (Photo by STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Business Secretary Grant Shapps addresses delegates at the London Tech Week conference at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on June 13, 2023 in London, England. A series of politicians and guest speakers have addressed London Tech Week, which touts itself as a "global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow." (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Business Secretary Grant Shapps addresses delegates at the London Tech Week conference at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on June 13, 2023 in London, England. A series of politicians and guest speakers have addressed London Tech Week, which touts itself as a "global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow." (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Grant Shapps to head up brand new 'Energy Security' department

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February 7, 2023 11:01
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Business Secretary Grant Shapps addresses delegates at the London Tech Week conference at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on June 13, 2023 in London, England. A series of politicians and guest speakers have addressed London Tech Week, which touts itself as a "global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow." (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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