When politicians have been continuously in the limelight of the media due to their professions, they often keep their personal life away from the media. Their spouses have no formal roles but they are occasionally seen in the spotlight or attend public engagements with them. As behind every strong man is an even stronger woman, here are the spouses of famous political leaders in the UK.
Akshata Murty, the wife of the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is a fashion designer, venture capitalist, and businesswoman. The 43-year-old Indian is the heiress of India's most successful businessman, Narayana Murthy, with a fortune worth billions
The Leader of the House of Lords Nicholas True married Kathleen Blanco in 1979 and they have three children. Kathleen Blanco is the daughter of Robin Adrian Hood, a former director of CAFOD.
The former Prime Minister from September to October 2022 Liz Truss has been married to Hugh O'Leary since 2000. Raised in Heswall, Hugh O'Leary attended the London School of Economics before becoming an accountant.
The Home Secretary Suella Braverman married Rael Braverman in February 2018 at the House of Commons. Rael Braverman is a manager of the Mercedes-Benz Group, and they are parents of two children.
The Conservative MP for Witham Priti Patel has been married to Alex Sawyer since 2004. Before working as a marketing consultant, Alex Sawyer ran his wife’s office when she was international development secretary.
The spouse of the Chief Whip of the Conservative Party Simon Hart works as his office manager. The couple lives near Narberth in Pembrokeshire with their two children.
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has been married to Saadiya Ahmed since 1994. The mother of two daughters has had a very successful career because apart from being a solicitor, Saadiya Ahmed is a current Director of the University of East London’s Legal Advice Centre.
The Brazilian Erika Raab, 43, is the wife of Lord Chancellor Dominic Raab with whom she has two children. Erika Raabworks as a Director of Marketing for Microsoft.
The former Prime Minister from 2016 to 2019, Theresa May has been married to Sir Philip May who works as an investment relationship manager at Capital International.
The MP for West Suffolk Matt Hancock met Gina Colangelo at Oxford University while volunteering at a student radio station. Gina Coladangelo who is a businesswoman, and lobbyist has three children with her former husband Oliver Tress.
Samantha Cameron, the English businesswoman is the spouse of David Cameron, the former Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016. The couple married in 1996 and became parents of four children
Mother of 3 girls, Felicity Mercer, 43, is the wife of the Minister of State for Veterans’ Affairs Johnny Mercer. She works in her husband’s office as his Principal Secretary.
Lady Norma Major has been the spouse of the retired politician and former Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997 SirJohn Major. They have been married for more than half a century and have two children together.
Famous for being Minister of State for Security Tom Tugendhat's wife, Anissia Tugendhat is a French judge who works as a legal counsellor for the French Embassy in the UK. The duo has a son and a daughter.
Sarah Jane Brown is mainly recognised as a patron of several charities in the UK including the children's charity Theirworld. She has been the wife of Gordon Brown, the former Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010.
The Secretary of State for Science, Michelle Donelan has been a partner of Tom Turner since 2021. He works as a Commercial Head at his family-owned business Stronghold Global.
Lucia Hunt, 44, is the wife of Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt. She was born in the city of Xi'an in China and holds British citizenship. The couple has a son and two daughters.
The English writer and barrister Cherie Blair is the spouse of Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007. The couple has four children and one grandchild.
Carrie Johnson, 35, is the wife of Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister from 2019 to 2022. She currently works as a British media consultant and a mother of two children.
