Julie Elliott
English politician and Member of Parliament
Born
July 29th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Elliott served as a Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central since 2010. A member of the Labour Party, she focused on various local issues including education, health, and economic development. Elliott held positions on several committees, contributing to debates on policy and legislative matters. Prior to her political career, she worked in local government and held various roles within community organizations.
Served as Member of Parliament since 2010
Contributed to local issues in Sunderland
Held multiple committee positions
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