Nirj Deva
British politician and MEP
Born
May 11th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a Member of the European Parliament representing the Conservative Party from 1999 to 2014. Played a significant role in various committees related to international development and foreign affairs. Held positions that focused on European Union policies and their impact on the UK. Engaged in discussions surrounding global trade issues and development aid during tenure.
Represented the London constituency in the European Parliament
Contributed to international development legislation
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