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'''Angélique Guyon''' (née '''Bazalgette'''; born 6 April 1956) is a Valentirian politician who served as the Xth [[Prime Minister of Valentir]] and the leader of the [[Progressive Republican Party]] from 2015 to 2016. Prior to becoming Prime Minister she served as deputy leader and [[Minister for Defence of Valentir|Minister for Defence]] in the government of [[Peter Molyneux]] from 2009 to 2015. Guyon has been a [[Federal Parliament of Valentir|Member of Parliament]] for the [[Division of TBD]] since TBD. Ideologically, she identifies as a {{wp|Progressive Conservatism|progressive conservative}}.
'''Angélique Guyon''' (née '''Bazalgette'''; born 6 April 1956) is a Valentirian politician who served as the Xth [[Prime Minister of Valentir]] and the leader of the [[Progressive Republican Party]] from 2015 to 2017. Prior to becoming Prime Minister she served as deputy leader and [[Minister for Defence of Valentir|Minister for Defence]] in the government of [[Peter Molyneux]] from 2009 to 2015. Guyon has been a [[Federal Parliament of Valentir|Member of Parliament]] for the [[Division of TBD]] since TBD. Ideologically, she identifies as a {{wp|Progressive Conservatism|progressive conservative}}.
 
Born in Périgueux, she attended [[St. Jeans Academy for Girls]] and obtained a BA in Politics from [[Sannois University]]. She worked for the PR Office of [[Federal Bank of Valentir]] in [[Montsimmard]] from 19XX to 19XX, when she was elected MP for TBD in a by-election following the death of sitting Progressive Republican MP TBD.
 
Following the formation of the [[Unity - Alliance for Liberty|Molyneux's Alliance government]] after the [[Valentirian general election, 2009|2009 general election]], Guyon was appointed Minister for Defence, the first woman to hold the position. Reappointed after the Alliance victory in the [[Valentirian general election, 2014|2014 general election]], she went on to become the longest-serving Defence Minister in 50 years, [[Minister for Defence of Valentir#Curse|breaking what many considered to be a "curse" on the position]]. Her tenure oversaw significant structural changes within the [[Valentirian National Defence Force|VNDF]]. In 2010 Guyon directed that transgender individuals would be allowed to join and openly serve in the military, as well as opening combat roles to woman. She pursued a rigorous modernization and procurement initiative, seeking to phase out outdated equipment and vessels while acquiring new and innovative technologies from [[Negara]] and the [[Federation of Asteria]] as well the expansion of the armed forces to a peak 600,000 service members.
 
Widely considered the most competent minister in government, Guyon became a top contender for the Prime Ministership following the resignation of [[Peter Molyneux]] in 2015. She entered the leadership contest shortly afterwards, one of nearly twelve candidates. She maintained a plurality of the party vote until finally achieving a majority in the seventh round after Foreign Minister [[Johnathan Bennett]] withdrew his name and endorsed Guyon. She was sworn in as Prime Minister on 9 August, the first woman from the Progressive Republican Party to serve in the position since [[Henrietta Ramsay]]. Her tenure as Prime Minister, the shortest in Valentirian history, was plagued by internal party conflicts and divisions between the junior member parties of the Alliance government. In late October foreign minister Johnathan Bennett announced a leadership spill against Guyon. While seemingly having the support of the majority of the party, she was defeated 121-114 on the first ballot and resigned as Prime Minister on 11 September 2016. She continues to serve in the PRP backbench and is still a popular member of the party.  




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==Minister for Defence (2009-2015)==
==Minister for Defence (2009-2015)==
Guyon became [[Minister for Defence of Valentir|Minister for Defence]] on 9 October 2009 following the Alliance government's victory in the [[Valentirian general election, 2009|2009 general election]]. As [[Minister for Defence of Valentir|Minister for Defence]], Guyon became a member of the [[Federal Defence Council]]. She was the first woman to hold the position, which has existed since independence in 1912.
In August 2010, she announced that transgender individuals would be able to openly serve in the [[Valentirian National Defence Force]]. Combat roles were also opened to female recruits. In November 2010 Guyon unveiled the introduction of the [[Poseidon Plan]], a modernization and expansion initiative of the armed forces.
In February 2011, the Ministry for Defence announced the acquisition of several new {{wp|Hobart-class destroyer|''Chevalier''-class destroyers}} and {{wp|Anzac-class frigate|''Phoenix''-class frigates}}, with a total of £15 billion allocated to the expansion of the auxiliary fleet. Accompanying improvements to Valentirian naval capabilities, Guyon revealed in Parliament that the government will seek to expand the size of the armed forces from 335,000 total service members to a minimum of 600,000 by the end of its first term in 2014.
*{{wp|Hawkei|Warthog Mark I}} introduction
*Hannibal Weapons Systems controversy
*Defence contracts with several Asterian and Negaran companies
*"Pursue a general policy that asserts our place in the world, exercising both our significant soft and hard power." speech
*£23 billion budget in 2009, £71 billion budget in 2016
*Expansion of nuclear sharing program with Negara/"We need our own nukes.org"


==Prime Minister (2015-2016)==
==Prime Minister (2015-2017)==
[[File:Michele Bachmann by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|thumb|left|Guyon speaking at the Alliance National Convention, 2015]]
[[File:Michele Bachmann by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|thumb|left|Guyon speaking at the [[United for Valentir]] National Convention, 2017]]
==Political positions==
==Political positions==


Revision as of 05:06, 13 December 2019

Angélique Guyon
MP
Michele Bachmann (5435562184).jpg
Prime Minister of Valentir
In office
9 August 2015 – 1 December 2017
PresidentHelene Pauline
DeputyTristan Teyssier
Preceded byPeter Molyneux
Succeeded byGaultier Babineaux
Leader of the Progressive Republican Party
In office
9 August 2015 – 11 September 2016
DeputyTBD
Preceded byTBD
Succeeded byJohnathan Bennett
Deputy Leader of the Progressive Republican Party
In office
TBD – 9 August 2015
LeaderPeter Molyneux
Preceded byTBD
Succeeded byTBD
Minister for Defence
In office
TBD – TBD
LeaderTBD
Preceded byTBD
Succeeded byTBD
Member of the Valentirian Parliament for TBD
Assumed office
TBD
Preceded byTBD
Personal details
Born
Angélique Bazalgette

6 April 1956 (age 62)
Périgueux, Serault, Valentir
Political partyProgressive Republican Party
Other political
affiliations		Alliance for Liberty
Spouse(s)
Henri Guyon
(m. 1978)
Children2
Alma materSannois University
ProfessionPolitician

Angélique Guyon (née Bazalgette; born 6 April 1956) is a Valentirian politician who served as the Xth Prime Minister of Valentir and the leader of the Progressive Republican Party from 2015 to 2017. Prior to becoming Prime Minister she served as deputy leader and Minister for Defence in the government of Peter Molyneux from 2009 to 2015. Guyon has been a Member of Parliament for the Division of TBD since TBD. Ideologically, she identifies as a progressive conservative.


Family and early life

Education and professional career

Early Parliamentary career

In Opposition

Minister for Defence (2009-2015)

Prime Minister (2015-2017)

Guyon speaking at the United for Valentir National Convention, 2017

Political positions

Personal life

Guyon and her husband, Henri, at the 2011 Time 100 Gala, where Angélique was an honoree

Activism and awards

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