Conor Burns

British politician and member of Parliament

Conor Burns - British politician and member of Parliament
Born

September 24th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as a member of Parliament for Bournemouth West. Appointed as Minister of State for Northern Ireland in July 2019. Actively participated in various parliamentary committees and discussions regarding national policy. Engaged in numerous debates over Brexit and its implications for the United Kingdom, emphasizing the importance of trade and relations with Europe. Contributed to discussions on issues such as education and local governance.

Served as Minister of State for Northern Ireland

Elected as member of Parliament for Bournemouth West

Participated in Brexit-related discussions

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