A Scottish Conservative politician who served as Chief Whip and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury, known for his role in the 2019 UK prorogation controversy.
Julian Richard Smith, a British politician born on August 30, 1971, is best known for his instrumental role in brokering the New Decade, New Approach agreement, which restored the powersharing government of the Northern Ireland Executive after three years of devolution at Stormont.
As the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 2019 to 2020, Smith's diplomatic efforts led to a historic breakthrough, ending a prolonged period of political instability in the region.
Born in Stirling, Scotland, Smith was educated at Balfron High School, a comprehensive school in Balfron. He later secured a sixth-form bursary to Millfield School, an independent school in Street, Somerset. Smith went on to study English and History at the University of Birmingham.
In the 2010 general election, Smith was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Skipton and Ripon with 50.6% of the vote and a majority of 9,950. During his parliamentary tenure, he served on the Scottish Affairs Committee and was Parliamentary Private Secretary to Sir Alan Duncan MP, Minister of State for International Development.
Subsequently, Smith was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to Justine Greening MP, Secretary of State for International Development, from 2012 to May 2015. He also held the positions of Vice-Chamberlain of the Household from 2016 to 2017 and Government Deputy Chief Whip in 2017.
In November 2017, Smith was appointed Government Chief Whip, a position he held until July 2019. During this period, he served in Prime Minister Theresa May's Cabinet. In 2019, he became the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, a position he held until 2020, during which he played a pivotal role in brokering the New Decade, New Approach agreement.
Julian Smith's diplomatic efforts in Northern Ireland have left a lasting impact on the region, paving the way for a more stable and peaceful future. His ability to navigate complex political landscapes and forge alliances has earned him recognition as a skilled politician and statesman.
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