17. Norman Baker

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Trnsport, DfT

Norman Baker

Norman Baker

Why is he on the list?

Lewes MP Norman Baker is a transport minister. His responsibilities include regional and local transport, buses and light rail.

What kind of year has he had?

Eventful. At the start of 2010 few would have predicted that the Lib Dem’s transport spokesman would be a minister within months. However, the formation of a coalition government saw Baker become one of the Lib Dem’s frontbench team. Some said he would struggle to work with his new Tory colleagues, but...