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parliamentary private secretary

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noun

PPS. (in Britain) a backbencher in Parliament who assists a minister, esp in liaison with backbenchers

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parliamentary private secretary

He also assisted Brown as his parliamentary private secretary.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Sir James Duddridge, who was given an honour by Mr Johnson in 2022 and previously worked as his parliamentary private secretary, told BBC Radio 4's Profile programme she was "vital to the No 10 operation".

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2023

Ms Crosbie is a former parliamentary private secretary to ex-health secretary Matt Hancock.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2023

Mr Howell leads the UK delegation to the Council of Europe and has twice served as a parliamentary private secretary to ministers.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2023

James Duddridge, an international trade minister and former parliamentary private secretary to Boris Johnson, received the honour of the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George for "political and public service".

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2022

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