Robin Harper
Scottish politician and academic figure
Born
August 4th, 1940
85 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Scotland
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An academic and politician associated with Scotland, actively engaged in environmental and educational issues. Served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Lothians from 1999 to 2011. Harper was one of the founding members of the Scottish Green Party and contributed significantly to the establishment and development of green politics in Scotland. Instrumental in advocating for sustainable policies, and played a key role in the efforts to influence legislative changes regarding environmental protection and education.
Served as Member of the Scottish Parliament
Co-founded the Scottish Green Party
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