Phil Wilson
English politician and MP for Sedgefield
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Elected as the Member of Parliament for Sedgefield in 2007, served as a Labour Party politician. Contributed to various parliamentary committees, focusing on education and health issues. Retired from politics in 2019 after serving multiple terms in office, gaining experience in both local and national governance.
Served as the MP for Sedgefield from 2007 to 2019
Held positions in education and health parliamentary committees
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