Kinnock

British

/ ˈkɪnək /

noun

Neil ( Gordon ). Baron. born 1942, British Labour politician, born in Wales; leader of the Labour Party (1983–92); a European commissioner (1995–2004) and vice-president of the European Commission (1999–2004)

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Health and social care minister Stephen Kinnock said the government was "making progress".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Care Minister Stephen Kinnock earlier said he expected Starmer would bring the issue up with Trump.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

She served as president of the Campaign to Protect Rural England and she was a lifelong Labour Party supporter, who counted Neil Kinnock as a "dear friend".

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

Labour's heritage in these parts includes some of the most consequential names in its long history: founding father Keir Hardie, NHS founder Nye Bevan, former leaders Michael Foot and Neil Kinnock.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

Kinnock on his arrival at Brahan, told his master what had occurred, and delivered Huntly's rude message.

From History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name by Mackenzie, Alexander

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