Katy Clark
Scottish lawyer and politician
Born
July 3rd, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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A lawyer and politician represented the Scottish National Party in the House of Commons from 2005 to 2015. Contributed to discussions on various issues, including civil liberties and women's rights. Worked with committees to address topics such as education and health. Prior to parliamentary work, practiced law in Scotland, specializing in immigration and asylum law.
Served as a Member of Parliament
Contributed to civil liberties discussions
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