Rt Hon Anneliese Dodds is a former Minister of State for Development and Minister for Women and Equalities, and MP for Oxford East since 2017. A senior Labour figure, she made history as the first woman to serve as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and later chaired the Labour Party.

She has been a leading advocate for gender equality, international development, and economic justice, securing major UK investment in education for girls globally. Her principled resignation from government in 2025 over cuts to international aid underscored her commitment to protecting vulnerable communities and advancing women’s opportunities worldwide.