Sajjad Karim
English lawyer and politician
Born
July 11th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1970, this individual pursued a career in law before entering politics. As a member of the Conservative Party, served as a Member of the European Parliament for North West England from 2004 to 2014. Worked on various committees and represented constituents on a range of issues, including trade and human rights. After leaving the European Parliament, continued involvement in legal and political endeavors.
Served as a Member of the European Parliament
Focused on trade and human rights issues
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