John Grogan
British politician and journalist
Born
February 24th, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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A British politician and journalist, this individual served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Selby from 1997 to 2010. During tenure, significant focus was placed on issues of education, environment, and local government. Before entering politics, worked as a journalist and contributed to various publications, including a role as a newspaper editor. Active in the Labour Party, supported key party initiatives and local community efforts.
Served as MP for Selby from 1997 to 2010
Contributed to multiple newspapers as a journalist
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