Justine Greening

Justine Greening (born August 30, 1971) is a British politician and member of the Conservative Party who has served as Member of Parliament for Putney, London, since 2005. She has held several significant ministerial positions throughout her political career, including International Development Secretary and Transport Secretary. Greening came out as gay in 2016, becoming one of the few openly LGBTQ+ MPs in the Conservative Party at that time, and has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and equality within her party. She has demonstrated commitment to international development issues, particularly regarding education and women's empowerment in developing nations. Greening has navigated complex political landscapes during periods of significant British political change, including Brexit debates. She has been recognized for her advocacy on education access and girls' education globally. Her political career represents both traditional Conservative politics and progressive positioning on social issues, reflecting evolving attitudes within the party. Greening's visibility as an openly gay Conservative politician has contributed to broader representation conversations within British politics and the Conservative Party specifically.