Norman Baker
Scottish politician and UK Parliament member
Born
July 26th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Baker served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Lewes from 1997 to 2015. He held various positions within the Liberal Democrats, including Minister of State for Transport from 2012 to 2013. Baker focused on environmental issues, advocating for sustainable transport and green policies throughout his political career. He also gained attention for his work on transparency and accountability in government. After leaving Parliament, Baker continued to engage in political commentary and writing.
Served as MP for Lewes from 1997 to 2015
Held position of Minister of State for Transport
Advocated for environmental sustainability
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