Lisa Nandy
British politician and MP
Born
August 9th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Elected as the Member of Parliament for Wigan in 2010, this politician has served in various capacities within the Labour Party. Contributions include holding the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Active in social justice issues, advocated for numerous policies aimed at improving communities across the UK. Represented a constituency with a focus on public services and social welfare.
Served as Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Advocated for social justice policies
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