Is Margaret Beckett A-List?
No — Margaret Beckett is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2006
First Female Foreign Secretary
Lost A-list status in 2007
Dropped to B tier — Housing Minister
Ranking Timeline
Elected to Parliament
Elected as a Member of Parliament for Lincoln, starting her political career.
Deputy Leader of Opposition
Appointed as Deputy Leader of the Opposition, a significant role in the Labour Party.
First Female Foreign Secretary
Becomes the first female Foreign Secretary in the United Kingdom.
Housing Minister
Appointed as Minister for Housing, continuing her cabinet service.
Backbencher MP
Continues serving as a backbencher MP after Labour loses the general election.
Retires from Parliament
Beckett retires from Parliament after a long and distinguished career.
Respected Elder Stateswoman
Remains a respected figure in British politics, although her active political career has ended.
Last updated: February 25, 2026