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Profile
Former Crossbench Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 11 September 2020
Previously MP for Birkenhead until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election
Left the House of Lords on 23 April 2024
Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election
Party was Labour until 29 Aug 2018; Independent until 6 Nov 2019; Non-affiliated until 5 Oct 2020
Also represented Birkenhead
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Other offices held in the past
- Minister (Department of Social Security) (Welfare Reform) ( 3 May 1997 to 28 Jul 1998)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Education) ( 1 Jun 1980 to 1 Jun 1981)
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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