Philip Hammond is a British politician who served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2016 to 2019. He is a member of the Conservative Party and has represented the Wokingham constituency in the House of Commons since 1997. Hammond has held various government positions, including Secretary of State for Defence and Foreign Secretary. As Chancellor, Hammond was responsible for overseeing the UK's economic and financial matters, including the national budget. He focused on issues such as public spending, taxation, and economic growth, particularly in the context of the UK's exit from the European Union.