Bernard Donoughue
Academic and politician in the UK
Born
September 8th, 1934
90 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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An English academic and politician held various influential positions throughout a career focused on public policy and governance. Served as a Labour Member of Parliament from 1970 to 1974, representing the Crewe constituency. Contributed to the academic field with several publications and involvement in think tanks. Played significant roles in education and public service, emphasizing the importance of research and evidence-based policy in decision-making.
Served as a Labour Member of Parliament for Crewe
Published works on public policy and governance
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