Alternative History
Alternative History
Hilary Benn
Hilary Benn
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Assumed office
6 May 2022
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterAndy Burnham
Preceded byVince Cable
Preceded byDavid Miliband
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
In office
23 May 2014 – 6 May 2024
LeaderDavid Miliband
Preceded byChris Grayling
Succeeded byTBD
Chancellor of the Exchequer
In office
16 January 2013 – 23 May 2014
Prime MinisterDavid Miliband
Preceded byEd Balls
Succeeded byChris Grayling
Personal details
Political party Labour Party
Spouse(s) Louise Shackelton
Profession Politician


Hilary James Wedgwood Benn MP (born 26 November 1953) is a British Labour Party politician who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024. Benn also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Second Miliband government and also served in several roles in the Blair and Brown Cabinets. He has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Leeds Central since a by-election in 1999.