Stacy Silverman (Jacobite Glory)

Stacy Eloise Silverman (born December 5, 1961) is an English politician and current Prime Minister of England. When she became Prime Minister in 2006 she was the youngest Prime Minister since 1884 (a record since surpassed by Tony Miller).

She graduated from the Birmingham School of Economics in 1986, working initially for the investment bank Winton Chequers. In 1989 she began working at the Institute for Market Reform, a think-tank closely associated with Megan Taylor. She became closely associated with the group, becoming the institute's director in 1994. She was elected to Parliament in 1996 as the National Party MP for Billericay, and entered cabinet as Energy Secretary in 2001. She supported Megan Taylor when challenged for the leadership, playing a major role in her campaign.

Silverman held several cabinet posts under Richard Palmer, including Environment Secretary (2001-2002), Trade Secretary (2002-2004) and Chancellor of the Exchequer (2004-2006). In 2003 she was elected Deputy Leader of the National Party, and appointed Deputy Prime Minister. In February 2006 she challenged Richard Palmer for the National Party leadership, defeating him.

In January 2008 she was challenged for the National Party leadership by Felix Trevelyan, losing by a narrow margin. She was re-elected to parliament at the 2008 election, but returned to the backbenches. Silverman built up a career as a media personality and political commentator. Silverman made a surprise return to frontline politics in June 2013, following the resignation of Felix Trevelyan, being re-elected leader of the National Party. She led the National Party to victory at the 2014 general election, becoming the first former Prime Minister to return to office since _____.

Early Life
Stacy Silverman was born on December 5, 1961 in Chelmsford, Essex. She attended Chelmsford Grammar School for Girls from 1978 to 1983. She then studied Economic Theory and Practice at the Birmingham School of Economics, graduating in 1986.

Political Career
Silverman was selected for the safe National Party seat of Billericay in June 1995, however she was unable to spend much time actively campaigning due to her role as director of the Institute for Market Reform. She was easily elected, but with a substantially reduced majority.

Cabinet 2001-2006
Following the sucession of Richard Palmer to the premiership Silverman was reshuffled to become Environment Secretary.

Opposition 2008-2013
Contrary to expectations Silverman did not stand down at the 2008 election, comfortably holding her Billericay seat despite National losing the election nationwide.

Personal Life
Silverman first married Alexander Kane on July 3rd 1988.