Julian Huppert

Academic politician and Member of Parliament

Julian Huppert - Academic politician and Member of Parliament
Born

July 21st, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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An academic and politician from England, served as the Member of Parliament for Cambridge from 2010 to 2015. Focused on issues such as science and technology policy. Worked to promote public understanding of science and advocated for changes in tax policy. Participated in various parliamentary committees and discussions regarding education and research funding.

Served as the MP for Cambridge from 2010 to 2015

Advocated for science and technology policies

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