The Rt Hon. Sir Gavin Williamson is the Conservative MP for Stone, Great Wyrley, and Penkridge, and has been an MP continually since May 6, 2010. He is also the leading advocate for the Republic of Somaliland in the UK. He has held several significant government positions over the years, serving as Minister of State (Cabinet Office) without Portfolio; Secretary of State for Education; and Secretary of State for Defense from November 2, 2017, to May 1, 2019. Additionally, He was Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Whip.