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British politician and life peer (born 1961)
William Jefferson Hague, Baron Hague of Richmond (born 26 March 1961) is a British politician and life peer who was Leader of the Conservative Party and
William_Hague
Topics referred to by the same term
William Hague, Baron Hague of Richmond (born 1961) is a British politician. William Hague may also refer to: William Hague (architect) (1840–1899), Irish
William Hague (disambiguation)
William_Hague_(disambiguation)
Welsh broadcaster, author, former civil servant (born 1968)
author, former civil servant, and wife of Conservative politician William Hague. Born Ffion Jenkins in Cardiff, she is a native Welsh speaker and first
Ffion_Hague
sympathizers. EarthForce's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General William Hague, suspected that Clark was involved in the assassination, and began a
List_of_Babylon_5_characters
Irish Roman Catholic ecclesiastical architect (1836–1899)
William Hague Jr. (1836–1899) was a well-known Irish Roman Catholic ecclesiastical architect active throughout mid- to late-nineteenth-century Ireland
William_Hague_(architect)
Shadow cabinet of William Hague in the UK
Party leader William Hague was the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet from 1997 to 2001. Following his initial appointments in June 1997, Hague reshuffled
Hague_shadow_cabinet
between 1909 and 1911. James William "Iron" Hague was the oldest of six children of John Hague and Ann (Annie) Bennet Hague, who were married on 30 August
William_Hague_(boxer)
British statesman (1759–1806)
478–498. Hague 2005, p. 479. Alter 2024b, pp. 438–551. Hague 2005, p. 484. Hague 2005, p. 526. "William Pitt the Younger (1759–1806)". Hague 2005, pp
William_Pitt_the_Younger
British politician and media personality (1947–2026)
to 1995, and Minister of State for Prisons from 1995 to 1997. Under William Hague, she sat in the Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Secretary of State for Health
Ann_Widdecombe
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
of the party Michael Ancram, Oliver Letwin and former party leader William Hague. His campaign did not gain wide support until his speech, delivered
David_Cameron
British politician (born 1941)
and William Hague ran on the same ticket, with Howard as leader and Hague as Deputy Leader and Party Chairman. The day after they agreed this, Hague decided
Michael_Howard
following candidates announced their intention to stand: Kenneth Clarke William Hague Michael Howard Peter Lilley John Redwood Stephen Dorrell – withdrew
1997 Conservative Party leadership election
1997_Conservative_Party_leadership_election
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1997
Opposition while the leadership election to replace him took place, won by William Hague. Major remained in the House of Commons as a backbencher, regularly
John_Major
Michaelmas Term (week commencing 18 November 2024). On 27 November, William Hague was announced as the winner of the election. Baron Patten of Barnes
2024 University of Oxford Chancellor election
2024_University_of_Oxford_Chancellor_election
British newspaper editor and politician (born 1971)
speechwriter and political secretary to Major's successor as party leader, William Hague. Osborne was elected as MP for Tatton in 2001, becoming the youngest
George_Osborne
contributed to the Labour victory. The opposition Conservative Party under William Hague's leadership was still deeply divided on the issue of Europe and the
2001 United Kingdom general election
2001_United_Kingdom_general_election
Political party in the United Kingdom
gained anywhere. Major resigned as party leader and was succeeded by William Hague. The 2001 general election resulted in a net gain of one seat for the
Conservative_Party_(UK)
British politician and life peer (born 1955)
and the Regions Select committee from 1997 until he was promoted by William Hague as front bench spokesman for Health. He was moved to become a spokesman
Philip_Hammond
Irish architectural firm
architect William Hague Jr. and his managing director T. F. McNamara. Hague had died in 1899 and the practice continued out of his office at Hague's former
Hague_&_McNamara
Senior ministerial office of the United Kingdom
Leader Nick Clegg was appointed Deputy Prime Minister while Conservative William Hague was First Secretary. The office is currently listed on the gov.uk website
First_Secretary_of_State
British politician (born 1954)
John Major (in office from 1990 to 1997). In the shadow cabinet of William Hague, Duncan Smith served as Shadow Secretary of State for Social Security
Iain_Duncan_Smith
Topics referred to by the same term
Hague, hague, or The Hague in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Hague is the capital city of the South Holland province of the Netherlands. Hague may
Hague_(disambiguation)
List of elections featuring William Hague as a candidate
This is a summary of the electoral history of William Hague, who was leader of the Conservative Party from 19 June 1997 to 13 September 2001 and has been
Electoral history of William Hague
Electoral_history_of_William_Hague
City and municipality in the Netherlands
The Hague (Dutch: Den Haag, short for 's-Gravenhage) is the capital city of the South Holland province of the Netherlands. With a population of over half
The_Hague
2001 general election. Party leader William Hague resigned, and a leadership contest was called under new rules Hague had introduced. Five candidates came
2001 Conservative Party leadership election
2001_Conservative_Party_leadership_election
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2022
one seat, which was considered a disappointment; the party leader, William Hague, subsequently resigned, with Truss supporting the former defence secretary
Liz_Truss
British politician (born 1940)
to have won the contest. However, Thatcher endorsed Clarke's rival William Hague, who proceeded to win the election comfortably. The contest was criticised
Kenneth_Clarke
British political party (1999–2001)
its anti-euro stance. Their reported aim was to replace Eurosceptic William Hague as Conservative leader with Europhile Kenneth Clarke. Stevens later
Pro-Euro_Conservative_Party
Former Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1585–2024
Conservative, 62.8% of the vote. The Conservative MP and one-time Party leader William Hague held the seat from a by-election in 1989 until he retired from the Commons
Richmond_(Yorks)
British former politician (born 1965)
on its own". These comments were criticised by Menzies Campbell and William Hague. The Treaty of Lisbon created the post of High Representative of the
David_Miliband
British politician and diplomat (born 1953)
tariffs with Deripaska. On 26 October 2008 the Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague said the "whole country" wanted "transparency" about Mandelson's previous
Peter_Mandelson
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019
over 150 years. Having entered Parliament, May became a member of William Hague's front-bench Opposition team, as Shadow Spokesman for Schools, Disabled
Theresa_May
British politician (born 1944)
birthday and after 21 years in post. The election of his successor (William Hague), to a ten-year term, was scheduled to take place in late October and
Chris_Patten
UK parliamentary practice
During the Cameron–Clegg coalition, Nick Clegg answered 15 PMQs and William Hague twice, all opposite Harriet Harman. Clegg also took Deputy Prime Ministers
Prime_Minister's_Questions
British broadcaster, journalist and former politician (born 1953)
traditionally one of the safest Conservative seats. On 1 February 2000, William Hague promoted Portillo to the Shadow cabinet as Deputy Leader and Shadow
Michael_Portillo
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
for Richmond (Yorks) in October 2014. The seat was previously held by William Hague. In the same year Sunak was head of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME)
Rishi_Sunak
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2015
2010 Downing Street announced that Clegg and the Foreign Secretary William Hague would share use of Chevening, which is typically the official country
Nick_Clegg
Head of the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom
given the title as an unofficial description by the media, such as William Hague. The first politician to hold the office as such was Reginald Maudling
Leader of the Conservative Party (UK)
Leader_of_the_Conservative_Party_(UK)
British politician (born 1946)
concerns if you haven't done anything wrong." He worried, along with William Hague, about the possibility of English nationalism: "As we move into this
Jack_Straw
British politician (born 1972)
Conservative Party having been offered a post to work for the new leader William Hague in his press office, dealing with media relations in London and the
Priti_Patel
British Conservative politician
December 2013. Cameron, David (2019). For the Record. United Kingdom: William Collins. p. 213. ISBN 0-008-23928-2. "UN E-Government Survey 2016". Archived
Francis_Maude
English politician and abolitionist (1759–1833)
tb00500.x. Hague 2007, pp. 250, 254–256 Hague 2007, p. 286 Hague 2007, pp. 441–442 Hague 2007, p. 442 Tomkins 2007, pp. 195–196 Hazlitt, William (1825).
William_Wilberforce
Senior member of the British government
Conservatives won a majority in the 2015 general election. During the coalition William Hague was appointed by Cameron as First Secretary of State, the only time
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Deputy_Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom
British politician (born 1951)
in the 1990s. Redwood subsequently served in the Shadow Cabinets of William Hague and Michael Howard; he remained a backbencher from then on. Redwood
John_Redwood
British private intelligence and management consulting firm
advisory board is chaired by former British foreign secretary, Lord William Hague. Hague assumed the role in 2024, succeeding Niall FitzGerald, former deputy
Hakluyt_&_Company
Government of the United Kingdom (2010–2015)
from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020. "William Hague quits as foreign secretary in cabinet reshuffle". BBC News. 14 July
Cameron–Clegg_coalition
British politician (born 1973)
industry. She held roles under Conservative Party leaders John Major and William Hague, and also worked for George W. Bush's presidential campaigns in 2000
Penny_Mordaunt
British politician (born 1960)
unbeknown to the Leader of the Opposition (in the Commons) William Hague, and to his annoyance. Hague, however, accepted the proposals, dismissing Cranborne
Thomas Galbraith, 2nd Baron Strathclyde
Thomas_Galbraith,_2nd_Baron_Strathclyde
Private school in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
school in Dubai. The school offers the English National Curriculum. William Hague, a former United Kingdom Foreign Secretary and current Chancellor of
GEMS School of Research and Innovation
GEMS_School_of_Research_and_Innovation
British politician (born 1942)
Jonathan William Patrick Aitken (born 30 August 1942) is a British author, Church of England priest and former Conservative Party politician. Beginning
Jonathan_Aitken
Politician who leads the UK official opposition
politics, with Prime Minister Tony Blair and then-Leader of the Opposition William Hague agreeing that the opposition role was the harder job of the two positions
Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom)
Leader_of_the_Opposition_(United_Kingdom)
British businessman and politician
obtained an MBA. Norman joined McKinsey & Company on graduation, where William Hague (future British Foreign Secretary) was one of his protégés. He was the
Archie_Norman
British politician and peer (1945–2024)
opposition and Ancram became Chairman of the Conservative Party under William Hague in 1998, having previously covered constitutional affairs in the Shadow
Michael_Ancram
British politician (born 1956)
which he retained until 14 July 2014. He was then replaced by William Hague, following Hague's surprise resignation as foreign secretary, and retired from
Andrew_Lansley
UK parliamentary by-election
The Conservative Party retained the seat, with future party leader William Hague the winner. The result was affected in part to the decision by the remnants
1989 Richmond (Yorks) by-election
1989_Richmond_(Yorks)_by-election
British politician from Wales, former UKIP leader
the Conservative defeat in the 1997 election, the new party leader, William Hague, sought to distance the Conservative Party from the disgraced Hamilton
Neil_Hamilton_(politician)
British politician (born 1946)
leader, William Hague, who knew nothing and was embarrassed when Blair told him of it in the House of Commons during Prime Minister's Questions. Hague then
Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 7th Marquess of Salisbury
Robert_Gascoyne-Cecil,_7th_Marquess_of_Salisbury
Alistair Darling, former leader of the opposition and Conservative leader William Hague, and former leader of the Liberal Democrats Menzies Campbell. Notable
2015 United Kingdom general election
2015_United_Kingdom_general_election
British politician (born 1956)
candidate. As Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Conservative Party William Hague appointed Letwin as a member of his Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Chief Secretary
Oliver_Letwin
UK shadow cabinet from 2005 to 2010
included MPs associated with the various wings of the party. Former leader William Hague was appointed to the Foreign Affairs brief, while both George Osborne
Cameron_shadow_cabinet
Aspect of British political history
and William Hague's resignation as party leader. The 2001 leadership election was conducted under a new leadership electoral system designed by Hague. This
History of the Conservative Party (UK)
History_of_the_Conservative_Party_(UK)
British politician and life peer (1939–2026)
in 1997, Horam held the seat with a reduced majority. In 2001, when William Hague was the Conservative leader, he held on by only 269 votes. In 2005,
John_Horam
Australian politician
William "Will" Hague (8 March 1864 – 9 October 1924) was a South Australian businessman and member of the South Australian Legislative Assembly. Hague
William Hague (Australian politician)
William_Hague_(Australian_politician)
British journalist and politician (born 1962)
advisor to Prime Minister John Major and leader of the Conservative Party William Hague. Since 2013 he has sat as a Conservative Peer of the House of Lords
Daniel_Finkelstein
British politician (born 1941)
Young was appointed Shadow Defence Secretary by the new party leader, William Hague. In 1998, Young became Shadow Leader of the House of Commons. In 1999
George Young, Baron Young of Cookham
George_Young,_Baron_Young_of_Cookham
British politician (born 1952)
majority. Soon after his return to parliament, Fallon was appointed by William Hague as Opposition Spokesman for Trade and Industry and then as Shadow Financial
Michael_Fallon
English businessman (1970–2011)
been employed as an agent by MI6 have been denied by Foreign Secretary William Hague, an unusual move, as the British government typically refuses to comment
Neil_Heywood
Church in Dublin, Ireland
the church was nicknamed "The Fenian Church". The spire, designed by William Hague, and roof were completed in 1874 when the church was opened for Masses
John's_Lane_Church
List of chancellors at Oxford University
vote". The Times. 15 March 1987. Richard Adams (27 November 2024). "William Hague elected chancellor of Oxford University". The Guardian. Retrieved 27
List of chancellors of the University of Oxford
List_of_chancellors_of_the_University_of_Oxford
American actress (born 1975)
Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI) with Foreign Secretary William Hague, who was inspired to campaign on the issue by her Bosnian war drama
Angelina_Jolie
British politician (born 1957)
positions in the government of John Major, he played a key role in William Hague's successful bid for the Conservative leadership in 1997. Duncan received
Alan_Duncan
Australian journalist
Australian journalist. Between 1999 and 2001 she was the press secretary to William Hague, the then leader of the British Conservative Party. She is currently
Amanda_Platell
British politician (born 1961)
telling it. He was told to apologise by the office of party leader William Hague. Fox said in a statement: "In repeating a widely-circulated joke, I
Liam_Fox
British TV show character
snobbish, unpopular boy he knew in school, and a younger version of William Hague, who was a prominent member of the Young Conservatives group from his
Tory_Boy
Death of Welsh mathematician and employee of GCHQ in 2010
Williams's work should emerge at the inquest. The foreign secretary, William Hague, signed a public-interest immunity certificate authorising the withholding
Death_of_Gareth_Williams
British politician (born 1940)
Party had developed since 1979. After the defeat of the Conservatives, William Hague made her Shadow Leader of the House of Commons and later Shadow Secretary
Gillian_Shephard
British-Belizean businessman, pollster and politician (born 1946)
to and Treasurer of the Conservative Party from 1998 to 2001, under William Hague. His tenure was marked by a number of controversies: he was seen to
Michael_Ashcroft
Welsh actor (born 1953)
grudging admiration for Conservative Party politicians David Cameron and William Hague. Allen has on his shoulder a tattoo of Rinka the dog, owned by Norman
Keith_Allen_(actor)
British writer and foreign policy specialist
The Guardian. Retrieved 10 September 2025. "Chloe Dalton talks to William Hague". Hay Festival. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025. Creamer, Ella
Chloe_Dalton_(author)
Welsh country house
a swimming pool and a spa and sold the property in 2015 to William Hague and Ffion Hague. The estate now has 12.7 acres (5.1 ha). Pevsner Architectural
Cyfronydd_Hall
British politician
front-bench spokesman on London for the Conservative opposition under William Hague until 1999, when he was sacked for supporting the repeal of Section
Shaun_Woodward
ensure the safety of all British Embassy personnel. Foreign Secretary William Hague said the "irresponsible action" had put the safety of diplomats and
2011 British Embassy in Iran attack
2011_British_Embassy_in_Iran_attack
British politician (born 1955)
577; he was made an opposition spokesman on Education and Skills under William Hague in 2001, before becoming PPS to the Leader of the Opposition Iain Duncan
Alistair_Burt
Shadow Cabinet of the United Kingdom in 1997
following his defeat at the 1997 general election, until 19 June 1997, when William Hague was elected to succeed him. Following the defeat, Major announced his
Major_shadow_cabinet
Turks and Caicos Islander politician
Turk Island. Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs William Hague appointed Williams to her position, effective 15 October 2012. Handy
Anya_Williams
British politician
Willetts was able to return to the shadow front bench in 1998 while William Hague was Leader of the Opposition, initially serving in the shadow cabinet
David_Willetts
Period of the Government of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
become the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Later it was confirmed that William Hague had assumed the post of Foreign Secretary and the new Home Secretary
Premiership_of_David_Cameron
English barrister and politician (born 1956)
committees from 1997 to 1999. In 1999, he was promoted to the frontbench by William Hague as a spokesman on Scottish affairs, moving to speak on home affairs
Dominic_Grieve
British politician (1943–2012)
in both the 2001 and 2005 general elections. Maples was a member of William Hague's shadow cabinet from 1997 to 2000, holding the Health, Defence and Foreign
John_Maples
British politician (born 1933)
the subsequent leadership election Clarke, facing imminent defeat by William Hague, offered to stand aside in Heseltine's favour, but he declined on medical
Michael_Heseltine
British Conservative politician and life peer (born 1967)
election, Stowell worked at Conservative Party Headquarters during William Hague's tenure as party leader and was his Deputy Chief of Staff. In November
Tina Stowell, Baroness Stowell of Beeston
Tina_Stowell,_Baroness_Stowell_of_Beeston
British politician (born 1943)
Conservative Party from 1998 to 1999. In June 1999, Conservative Party leader William Hague sacked Lilley as part of a Shadow Cabinet reshuffle. The cause was Lilley's
Peter_Lilley
Figure of speech
Metonymy Kenning (traditional form of metalepsis) Joseph Hardy Towne; William Hague; Parsons Cooke (1842). The Baptismal Question: A Discussion of the Baptismal
Metalepsis
Industrial school in Ireland
The school was built in 1886/7 after the designs of the architect William Hague, opened in 1887, and run by the Congregation of Christian Brothers.
St Joseph's Industrial School, Letterfrack
St_Joseph's_Industrial_School,_Letterfrack
Collections of documents from Britain's former colonial governments
claimed compensation for ill-treatment and torture. Foreign Secretary William Hague announced in the House of Commons on 5 May 2011 that he intended "to
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Migrated Archives
Foreign_and_Commonwealth_Office_Migrated_Archives
President of Syria from 2000 to 2024
countries of the Friends of Syria group, British Foreign Secretary William Hague characterised Syrian elections as a "parody of democracy" and denounced
Bashar_al-Assad
British courtier (born 1966)
of the Exchequer, and then to the party's Leader of the Opposition, William Hague. In 2001, Young was appointed Head of Communications at Granada plc
Edward Young, Baron Young of Old Windsor
Edward_Young,_Baron_Young_of_Old_Windsor
British government recognitions
Major's most prominent critics. Despite this, Major’s successor as leader William Hague appointed Lamont to the Lords the following year. Included in the announced
1997 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours
1997_Prime_Minister's_Resignation_Honours
Danny Alexander, Andrew Stunell and David Laws, while George Osborne, William Hague, Oliver Letwin and Ed Llewellyn made up the Conservative team. By the
2010 United Kingdom government formation
2010_United_Kingdom_government_formation
British politician
the Shadow Cabinet from 1998 to 2005 under Conservative Party leaders William Hague, Iain Duncan Smith and Michael Howard. Yeo was educated at Charterhouse
Tim_Yeo
WILLIAM HAGUE
WILLIAM HAGUE
Male
English
 Variant spelling of English Killeen, KILLIAN means "little warrior." Compare with another form of Killian.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of William, from a central French form in which W is replaced by G.
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Uilleam, WILLIE means "will-helmet." Compare with another form of Willie.
Boy/Male
German Teutonic Dutch
Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William...
Boy/Male
German
Form of William; Resolute Protector
Male
Irish
Irish Gaelic form of German Wilhelm, UILLIAM means "will-helmet."
Male
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of German Wilhelm, UILLEAM means "will-helmet."
Male
German
 Variant spelling of German Kilian, KILLIAN means "little warrior." Compare with another form of Killian.
Female
English
English variant spelling of Roman Latin Jillian, GILLIAN means "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
Female
Scottish
Variant spelling of Scottish Lilias, LILLIAS means "lily."
Male
English
English form of Norman French Willelm, WILLIAM means "will-helmet."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Gilliam.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Gilliam, which is itself a variant of William.
Boy/Male
German American English
Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William...
Female
English
Short form of English Lillian, LILLIA means "lily."
Boy/Male
Irish
cille means “â€associated with the church.â€â€ One St. Cillian left Ireland in about 650 AD with eleven companions and carried out his missionary work in the Rhine region of Germany where he became Bishop of Wurzburg after converting the local lord, Duke Gosbert of Wurzburg, to Christianity. Later Duke Gosbert married Geilana, his brother’s widow and Cillian declared the marriage invalid. While Gosbert was away on a military expedition, Geilana had Cillian beheaded when she found that Gosbert was going to leave her because their marriage was forbidden by the Church. The city of Wurzburg still celebrates a festival of mystery plays each year, known as Killianfest.
Male
English
 Pet form of English William, WILLIE means "will-helmet." Compare with another form of Willie.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Lilian, LILLIAN means "lily."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Swiss
Will Helmet; Resolute Protector; Will; Son of William
Boy/Male
Shakespearean American French Teutonic English German
Henry VI, 2' Sir John Stanley. 'Henry VI, Part III' Sir William Stanley. 'As You Like It' A...
WILLIAM HAGUE
WILLIAM HAGUE
WILLIAM HAGUE
WILLIAM HAGUE
WILLIAM HAGUE
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WILLIAM HAGUE
n.
Any book printed by William Caxton, the first English printer.
a.
Affording entrance; receptive; yielding; willing; open; prompt.
n.
A dam or mound to obstruct a water course, and raise the water to a height sufficient to turn a mill wheel.
a.
Willing to yield or submit; responsive; tractable.
a.
Willing; ready to agree or consent.
n.
Willing acceptance.
a.
Of or relating to Sir William Herschel; as, the Herschelian telescope.
a.
Willing to receive counsel or follow advice.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Will
a.
Content; easy in mind; satisfied; quiet; willing.
v. t.
Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily; chosen; desired.
v. t.
Spontaneous; self-moved.
v. t.
Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready.
adv.
Willing; disposed.
n.
Alt. of Willywaw
n.
A girl; esp., a wanton; a gill.
a.
Not willing; loath; disinclined; reluctant; as, an unwilling servant.
a.
Capable of being appeased or pacified; ready or willing to be pacified; willing to forgive or condone.
n.
The power of willing or determining; will.
n.
One who works at a willying machine.