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A former Grenadier Guardsman, Hugo Swire was elected as Conservative Member of Parliament for East Devon. He has served as Principal Private Secretary to Theresa May and as Opposition Whip. In his first shadow cabinet, David Cameron appointed Hugo as Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
After leaving the army, Hugo worked in television and financial public relations. He was the first Head of Development at the National Gallery and a director of Sotheby's. Hugo uses his extensive knowledge of art as chair The Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art. He has raised millions of pounds as an expert charity auctioneer.
Hugo's interest in the politics of the Middle East have led to his appointments as Secretary of the Conservative Middle East Council, Treasurer of the All Party Oman Group and Vice Chairman of the All Party United Arab Emirates Group.
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