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MA, Cambridge University (1972-1975). Manager, Parliamentary Unit, Extel PR, London (1983-1985). Manager, Northern PR, Liverpool (1985-1987). Manager, Abercromby Consultancy Ltd, Liverpool (1987-1991). Marketing and communications consultant, Liverpool (1991-1995, 1997-1999). |
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Councillor, Liverpool City Council (1980-1984); Chairman of the Housing and Building Committee (1982-1983). Councillor, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council (1994-1998). Member of Parliament for Littleborough and Saddleworth (1995-1997). |
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Member of the European Parliament (since 1999). Leader, British Liberal Democrat MEPs (2004-2006); ALDE/ADLE coordinator on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (2004- ). |