Catherine Ashton

1956

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Biography

Catherine Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, is a British Labour politician who served as the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for the European Union from 2009 to 2014. Prior to her diplomatic career, she held various positions in national politics in the United Kingdom, ultimately becoming a life peer in the House of Lords. Ashton played a key role in shaping Europe's foreign policy during her tenure, working on issues such as the Iran nuclear deal and the Eastern Partnership with former Soviet states.