Brian Mawhinney
British politician and transport secretary
Born
July 26th, 1940
85 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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An academic and politician served as Secretary of State for Transport from 1995 to 1997. Mawhinney held various positions within the Conservative Party and was a Member of Parliament for Peterborough from 1987 to 1997. Mawhinney's tenure in the transport office was marked by initiatives on road safety and infrastructure improvement, contributing to the development of key transportation policies. He also engaged in higher education through his academic roles.
Served as Secretary of State for Transport
Represented Peterborough in Parliament
Involved in Conservative Party leadership
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