Luciana Berger

English politician and MP

Luciana Berger - English politician and MP
Born

May 13th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as a Member of Parliament representing Liverpool Wavertree from 2010 to 2019. Focused on issues such as mental health and education reform. Resigned from the Labour Party in 2019, citing anti-Semitism within the party. Joined the Liberal Democrats shortly thereafter and continued to advocate for mental health awareness and social justice.

Represented Liverpool Wavertree in Parliament

Advocated for mental health reform

Resigned from Labour Party in 2019

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