Definition: Rewrite each original sentence in order to make it easier to understand by non-native speakers of English. You can do so by replacing complex words with simpler synonyms (i.e. paraphrasing), deleting unimportant information (i.e. compression), and/or splitting a long complex sentence into several simpler ones. The final simplified sentences need to be grammatical, fluent, and retain the main ideas of their original counterparts without altering their meanings.
Input: Currently Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Minister for the South West, he was one of the first openly gay MPs.

He was one of the first openly gay MPs. He serves as the Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport and as the Minister for the South West.