Bob Neill

English lawyer and politician

Bob Neill - English lawyer and politician
Born

June 24th, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Served as a Member of Parliament representing Bromley and Chislehurst. Held various positions in different parliamentary committees, contributing to legislative processes. Involved in legal practices before entering politics, with a focus on public services and law reform. Participated in multiple general elections since first being elected in 2005, supporting conservative policies during tenure.

Served as a Member of Parliament since 2005

Held committee roles in Parliament

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