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Veronica Simmonds. He attended Cardinal Newman RC School in Pontypridd, before going to Grey College, University of Durham, where he gained a BA. Simmonds gained
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British Lions & England international rugby union player
and after graduating through their academy, Simmonds made his Exeter Chiefs debut in November 2012. Simmonds was born in Torquay and grew up in Teignmouth
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
cabinet reshuffle in November 2023 saw the return of former prime minister David Cameron to government following a seven-year absence from frontline politics
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British politician (born 1980)
every country's right to control its borders, the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy released a statement saying it was "disgraceful you are cheerleading
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English politician (born 1948)
Sir David Michael Davis KCB MP (born 23 December 1948) is a British Conservative Party politician serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Goole and
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UK Parliament constituency (since 2010)
represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2019 by David Simmonds, a Conservative. The constituency consists of Census Output Areas of
Ruislip,_Northwood_and_Pinner
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American deaf actress (born 2003)
face mask. Simmonds grew up in Bountiful, Utah in the United States. She has four siblings; two older and two younger than her. When Simmonds was two months
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British politician (born 1968)
henleystandard.co.uk. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2025. Williamson, David (29 December 2024). "War hero turned MP predicts Labour will be 'out in
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British politician (born 1989)
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1984 studio album by Fad Gadget
Frank Tovey – voice David Simmonds – piano, synthesizer, organ, celeste, tuned bottles, marimba Nicholas Cash – drums, percussion David Rogers – guitar,
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British politician (born 1966)
for Health, later Health and Social Care, under the premierships both of David Cameron and of Theresa May, and became the longest-serving health secretary
Jeremy_Hunt
British Conservative politician
2007 and 2011 losing to Labour Party candidates Ann and Dick Cains and David and Norma Wilburn respectively. In 2015 he stood for election in the Hartburn
Matt_Vickers
British politician (born 1969)
reshuffle, being succeeded as foreign secretary by former prime minister David Cameron. As Home Secretary, Cleverly committed to maintaining the Rwanda
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British Conservative Party politician
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Scottish Member of Parliament and Former Journalist
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British politician (born 1963)
the de-selection of Anne McIntosh. Hollinrake was a strong supporter of David Cameron's Northern Powerhouse idea, which aims to link the north of England
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Scottish politician (born 1987)
Archived from the original on 5 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024. Walker, David (19 August 2022). "Tory MP Andrew Bowie announces birth of new baby girl
Andrew_Bowie
British politician (born 1967)
out of time in Commons". BBC News. Retrieved 21 January 2012. Trayner, David (12 March 2015). "MP films bikers she accuses of speeding". Southend Echo
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British politician
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British politician (born 1977)
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British politician (born 1981)
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Ben_Spencer_(politician)
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2023 to 2024
the Conservative Party in 2009. He then worked as a special adviser and David Cameron's deputy chief of staff, where he said most of his time was spent
Oliver_Dowden
British politician
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Sarah_Bool
Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1995)
second eldest of four children to his mother Hollace Burnett-Simmonds and father Norwill Simmonds, a gospel singer who released his first album as a high school
Daniel_Caesar
British politician (born 1992)
Parliament". hansard.parliament.uk. 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2025-02-19. Lee, David (2024-11-01). "Datchet community 'powerless' over asylum seeker hotel decision"
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1981 studio album by Fad Gadget
jew's harp, accordion Peter Balmer – bass guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals David Simmonds – piano, synthesizer, voice B.J. Frost – vocals Anne Clift – vocals
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British politician
David George Reed (born December 1989) is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East since
David Reed (Conservative politician)
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British politician (born 1976)
Committee. In December 2015, Whately voted in support of Prime Minister David Cameron's plans to carry out airstrikes against ISIL targets in Syria. Whately
Helen_Whately
British politician (born 1972)
Nottingham North at the 2005 general election, the new Conservative leader David Cameron recommended Patel for the Party's "A-List" of prospective parliamentary
Priti_Patel
British politician (born 1984)
responsible for education and family policy under then Prime Minister David Cameron. Trott was credited for formulating the party's tax-free childcare
Laura_Trott_(politician)
British politician (born 1967)
electioneer for the Conservative Party; she apologised and repaid the £300 costs. David Cameron appointed McVey Minister of State for Employment in the Department
Esther_McVey
British politician (born 1972)
Ways and Means involves presiding over the budget speech. Ghani married David Wheeldon in 2002 and has one child. Minister of State for Industry and Investment
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Political party role in the UK
Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities with Mims Davies. 2 June 2025: David Reed appointed Junior opposition Whip 22 July 2025 15 September 2025: Danny
Opposition frontbench of Kemi Badenoch
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In the UK Parliament; Shadow Cabinet and shadow ministers
Local Government James Cleverly July 2025 – present Shadow Minister David Simmonds November 2024 – present Shadow Minister Paul Holmes November 2024 –
Official Opposition frontbench
Official_Opposition_frontbench
British politician (born 1961)
Treasury Committee chair". PoliticsHome. Retrieved 1 November 2022. Parsley, David (2 August 2022). "Conservative leadership: Rishi Sunak has momentum and
Mel_Stride
British politician (born 1985)
directive". The Telegraph. 28 February 2020.(subscription required) Hirst, David (6 September 2019). "Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for new motorhomes". House
Richard Holden (British politician)
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British politician (born 1984)
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English actor (1927–2002)
Troubleshooters (1965). In 1970, he played a Fenian paramilitary leader in David Lean's epic film Ryan's Daughter. In 1972 Foster played two roles, on opposite
Barry_Foster_(actor)
British Conservative politician
increased majority of 13,528. Gale strongly opposed Conservative prime minister David Cameron's introduction of same-sex marriage, stating in the House of Commons:
Roger_Gale
Scottish politician and solicitor
David Gordon Mundell, WS (born 27 May 1962) is a Scottish Conservative Party politician and solicitor who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for
David_Mundell
British politician (born 1976)
as MP for South Staffordshire at the 2010 general election. He served in David Cameron's governments as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary
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Area of London, England
Ruislip is represented by 1 Conservative MP and 1 Labour MP, with David Simmonds representing the former and Danny Beales representing the latter. At
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Parliament". E-International Relations. Retrieved 16 December 2019. Boothroyd, David. "House of Commons: Tied Divisions". United Kingdom Election Results. Archived
List of MPs elected in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
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British Conservative politician (born 1962)
United Kingdom European Union membership referendum. Hurd was promoted by David Cameron to the Opposition Whips' office in July 2007. He served as Opposition
Nick_Hurd
British politician (born 1954)
chair of its Social Justice Policy Group. In May 2010, new Prime Minister David Cameron appointed him to serve in the cabinet as Secretary of State for
Iain_Duncan_Smith
British politician (born 1971)
handed the portfolio to a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State under David Mowat and Jackie Doyle-Price. Dinenage's appointment was welcomed by learning
Caroline_Dinenage
British politician (born 1980)
sectors such as the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. He criticised David Cameron and George Osborne for "selling our national security to China"
Nick_Timothy
British politician (born 1970)
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Nigel_Huddleston
British politician (born 1950)
Family in 2005. In October 2006, Leigh was vocal in stating that after David Cameron became leader of the party, core supporters were drifting away from
Edward_Leigh
British politician (born 1985)
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Saqib_Bhatti
British politician (born 1972)
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Gareth_Bacon
British politician (born 1974)
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James_Cartlidge
Road and area in London
Northwood and Pinner parliamentary constituency represented since 2019 by David Simmonds (Conservative). Rayners Lane is located in the upper part of the Crane
Rayners_Lane
British Conservative politician
Magic Breakfast was awarded a Big Society Award in 2011 by Prime Minister David Cameron. In recognition of his work with the charity, he was selected to
Alan_Mak_(politician)
Scottish politician (born 1976)
2025. "John Lamont". Scottish Borders. Retrieved 25 July 2025. Singleton, David (23 April 2018). "Tories keep London Marathon crown as John Lamont is fastest
John_Lamont
British politician
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Charlie_Dewhirst
British conservative politician
test-and-trace cost". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 23 March 2021. Hannant, David (16 March 2021). "Norfolk MPs condemn Met Police response to Sarah Everard
James_Wild_(politician)
British politician (born 1960)
2005 general election Cox defeated the new Liberal Democrat candidate, David Walter, gaining a majority of 3,236. Cox made his maiden speech in the House
Geoffrey Cox (British politician)
Geoffrey_Cox_(British_politician)
British politician (born 1984)
harness new financial instruments. In November 2023 the Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, published an FCDO white paper which included a commitment to implement
Gareth Davies (English politician)
Gareth_Davies_(English_politician)
British politician
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British politician
aspiration above all". She has said that "we weren't being Conservative" under David Cameron. She argued that the previous Conservative government "tried to
Rebecca Paul (British politician)
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American-British politician (born 1981)
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Joy_Morrissey
British politician (born 1987)
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Alicia_Kearns
British politician (born 1978)
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Gagan_Mohindra
UK Conservative parliamentary group
Graham Chris Green Robert Halfon Sally-Ann Hart Andrew Jones Tom Randall David Simmonds John Stevenson Martin Vickers Gervais Rentoul (1923–1932) William Morrison
1922_Committee
British politician (born 1971)
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Andrew_Griffith
British politician (born 1971)
Assistant Government Whip in David Cameron's Second Ministry. Following the European Union membership referendum on 23 June and David Cameron's resignation as
Julian_Smith_(politician)
British politician (born 1967)
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Wendy_Morton
British Conservative politician
to Westminster as assistant Chief Conservative Whip. On the accession of David Cameron as Leader of the Conservative Party, he was appointed the Shadow
Geoffrey_Clifton-Brown
British politician (born 1975)
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Mims_Davies
British politician (born 1972)
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Steve_Barclay
British politician (born 1962)
000 nurses'". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 23 June 2012. "Furious David Cameron 'confronted' Jesse Norman". BBC News. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 28
Jesse_Norman
British politician (born 1988)
"Louie Thomas French". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2022. - Bond, David (29 November 2021). "Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election: 'They feel sorry
Louie_French
British politician (born 1970)
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Karen_Bradley
British politician (born 1958)
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John Hayes (British politician)
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Hornchurch and Upminster 394 0.8 Chris Philp Croydon South 2,313 4.7 Andrew Rosindell Romford 1,463 3.3 David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner 7,581 16.1
List of Conservative Party MPs in London
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British politician (born 1965)
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UK House of Commons select committee
Hykeham David Johnston MP Conservative Wantage Ian Mearns MP Labour Gateshead Lucy Powell MP Labour Co-op Manchester Central David Simmonds MP Conservative
Education_Select_Committee
British politician (born 1976)
Conservative MPs, or recent candidates in their 30s, and had a foreword written by David Cameron, then Leader of HM Opposition. Philp is also the author of Work
Chris_Philp
British Conservative politician
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Kieran_Mullan
British politician (born 1976)
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Mike Wood (Conservative politician)
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Canadian ice hockey player (born 1988)
Cyril Simmonds and Wanda Mercury-Simmonds. His family is originally from North Preston, Nova Scotia. Despite growing up in the Toronto area, Simmonds has
Wayne_Simmonds
British politician (born 1978)
Iain Duncan Smith Peter Fortune Louie French Julia Lopez Chris Philp David Simmonds South East England (29) Claire Coutinho Mims Davies Caroline Dinenage
Peter_Fortune
British Conservative politician (born 1956)
consultation into legalising same-sex marriages, Blackman suggested that David Cameron should resurrect Section 28, stating that he believed that "Section
Bob_Blackman
British Conservative politician
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Luke_Evans_(politician)
British politician (born 1959)
offered another frontbench position, which he declined, reportedly saying to David Cameron that only a return to the shadow cabinet would interest him. In
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DAVID SIMMONDS
DAVID SIMMONDS
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
Greek
(Δαυίδ) Greek form of Hebrew David, DAUID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the second king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus.Â
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Irish, Norse, Scandinavian
Beloved; Dear One; Bright Finn; Brilliant Finn; Black One; Variant of David
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Male
English
(דָּוִד, דָּוִיד) Hebrew name DAVID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jesse. David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot.Â
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
DAVID SIMMONDS
DAVID SIMMONDS
Girl/Female
Indian, Kannada
Peace of Light
Girl/Female
Tamil
Dayamayee | தயாமயீ
Kind, Merciful
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
God is My Judge; Similar to Daniel God is My Judge
Boy/Male
Indian, Kannada, Tamil
Benevolent; Charitable
Girl/Female
English
ancient hereditary title used by Ethiopian queens.
Girl/Female
Hebrew
From Judea.
Boy/Male
Polish
God is great.
Boy/Male
Danish
Son of Christoffer.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Indian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swiss, Ukrainian
Light; Sun Ray; Shining; Form of Eleanor; Variant of Helen; Feminine of Alexander; Defender of Mankind; Sun; The Bright One
Girl/Female
Tamil
Cheerful expression
DAVID SIMMONDS
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n.
Curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a boat, swing it in on deck, rig it out for lowering, etc.; -- called also boat davits.
n.
Especially, one of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.
n.
A musical instrument, of unknown character, supposed by some to have been used by the people of Gath, and thence obtained by David. It is mentioned in the title of Psalms viii., lxxxi., and lxxxiv.
n.
An instrument invented by Sir David Brewster, which contains loose fragments of colored glass, etc., and reflecting surfaces so arranged that changes of position exhibit its contents in an endless variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms. It has been much employed in arts of design.
n.
A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow, without injuring the sides of the ship; -- called also the fish davit.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
a.
Timid; fearful.
a.
Avid.
n.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.