Robert Goodwill
English farmer and politician
Born
December 31st, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a Member of Parliament representing Scarborough and Whitby. Held the position of Minister of State for Transport from 2015 to 2016. Engaged in agricultural politics, contributing to various discussions related to farming, rural affairs, and transportation policies.
Served as Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby
Held Minister of State for Transport position
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