John Baron
English captain and politician
Born
June 21st, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a Member of Parliament for over a decade. Engaged in various political initiatives and discussions within the House of Commons. Played a significant role in local governance and community affairs. Contributed to the debates on national policies reflecting the interests of constituents.
Served as Member of Parliament for Luton South
Participated in local governance initiatives
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