Natascha Engel
Translator and UK politician
Born
April 9th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Engaged in translating works from German to English, facilitating cross-cultural understanding. Served as a Labour Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire from 2005 to 2010. Contributed to various parliamentary committees, focusing on issues related to education and foreign affairs. Advocated for the rights of the disabled and worked on initiatives to improve educational access.
Served in the UK Parliament from 2005 to 2010
Worked extensively in translation
Advocated for disability rights
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