Alan Milburn
Alan Milburn (born
January 27,
1958) is a
British politician. He is
Labour MP for
Darlington, and was a member of the
cabinet as
Secretary of State for Health before his resignation on
June 12,
2003. His resignation, which came in advance of a cabinet reshuffle, was unexpected, as he was seen as a loyal
Blairite and a rising star of the government. He cited the difficulties combining family life in North-East England with a demanding job in London as his reason for quitting.