Meg Hillier
Politician, Shadow Secretary of State
Born
February 14th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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An English politician served as the Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. Elected as a Member of Parliament, focused on issues relating to energy policy and climate change. Engaged in parliamentary committees and contributed to discussions on sustainability and environmental legislation. Advocated for renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures.
Served as Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
Elected as Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch
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