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1971: Born, London
1989-92: Studied history, Oxford University
1993: Head of political section, Conservative Research Department
1994-95: Special adviser, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
1995-97: Political office, 10 Downing Street
1997-2001: Political secretary to Conservative leader William Hague
2001: Elected MP for Tatton
2004-05: Shadow chief secretary to the Treasury
2005-10: Shadow chancellor
2010-: Chancellor of the exchequer
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