Alok Sharma, born on September seventh, nineteen sixty-seven, is a prominent British politician and businessperson. He has represented Reading West as a Member of Parliament from two thousand ten until two thousand twenty-four, showcasing his commitment to public service and community engagement.
In addition to his parliamentary role, Sharma has been a member of the House of Lords since two thousand twenty-four. His political career includes significant positions within the government, notably serving as Minister of State for Housing from two thousand seventeen to two thousand eighteen, and as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Employment from two thousand eighteen to two thousand nineteen.
Sharma gained international recognition as the president of the twenty-first United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, held in two thousand twenty-one. His leadership during this pivotal event culminated in the negotiation of the Glasgow Climate Pact, reflecting his dedication to addressing climate change on a global scale.