Bob Neill
English lawyer and politician
Born
June 24th, 1952
72 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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