Born: 1946 (age 77 years), Buckhurst Hill, United Kingdom
Previous offices: Shadow Secretary of State for Justice of the United Kingdom (2010–2010), Shadow Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom (2010–2010), Acting Shadow Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2010–2010), and more
Spouse: Alice Perkins (m. 1978) and Anthea Weston (m. 1968)
Children: Will Straw and Rachel Straw
Party: Labour Party
Education: University of Leeds, Brentwood School, and The City Law School
Full name: John Whitaker Straw