Peter Bottomley
English politician and Member of Parliament
Born
July 30th, 1944
80 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a Member of Parliament for over four decades, representing Worthing West since 1997. Held the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport from 1994 to 1995. Active in various parliamentary committees, focusing on issues related to transport and local governance. Engaged in public service initiatives, including efforts to promote community safety and environmental concerns.
Served as MP for Worthing West since 1997
Held Ministerial position in Transport
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