Michael Connarty
Scottish educator and politician
Born
September 3rd, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Scotland
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An educator and politician, dedicated substantial time to public service. Represented the Linlithgow constituency as a Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2015. Participated actively in various educational initiatives and focused on improving access to education. Engaged with international organizations to promote educational development and understanding of educational systems in other countries. Served on several committees and contributed to legislation concerning education and local governance.
Represented Linlithgow constituency in Parliament
Focused on educational legislation
Participated in international educational initiatives
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