About
Amber Augusta Rudd is a British former politician who held prominent positions in the UK government. She served as Home Secretary from 2016 to 2018, a key role overseeing law enforcement and national security. Prior to that, she was the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions from 2018 to 2019. Rudd was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Hastings and Rye from 2010 until she stood down in 2019. Identifying as a one-nation conservative, she was known for her association with socially liberal and economically liberal policies.
Career Timeline
Elected MP Hastings/Rye
Elected as the Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye.
Minister in DECC
Takes on a role as Minister in the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Appointed Home Secretary
Appointed as Home Secretary of the UK.
Resigns as Home Secretary
Resigns from her position as Home Secretary amid scrutiny.
Work and Pensions Secretary
Appointed as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Resigns From Parliament
Resigns from parliament.
Public Speaker and Commentator
Makes infrequent appearances as a political commentator.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026