Is Robin Cook A-List?
No — Robin Cook is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1997
Foreign Secretary
Lost A-list status in 2001
Dropped to B tier — Leader of House Commons
Ranking Timeline
Enters Parliament
Elected as a Member of Parliament for Edinburgh Central.
Foreign Secretary
Appointed Foreign Secretary in Tony Blair's government.
Ethical Foreign Policy
Introduces an 'ethical dimension' to UK foreign policy.
Leader of House Commons
Becomes Leader of the House of Commons.
Resigns Over Iraq War
Resigns from the Cabinet in opposition to the Iraq War.
Death
Dies suddenly while walking in the Scottish Highlands.
Remembered as Principled Politician
Remembered for his intelligence, principles, and opposition to the Iraq War.
Last updated: February 25, 2026