Lisa Nandy

British politician and MP

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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