Bill Butler
Scottish educator and politician
Born
March 30th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Scotland
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A Scottish educator and politician served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Anniesland from 1999 to 2011. Played a significant role in education reform and community engagement in Glasgow. Involved in various initiatives aimed at improving educational standards and accessibility within the region. Contributed to local governance and represented constituents' interests during his tenure.
Served as Member of the Scottish Parliament
Focused on education reform initiatives
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