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About
Affiliated with the British Labour Party, this politician represented the Hartlepool constituency in the United Kingdom Parliament beginning in 2004. His positions within Parliament included Industry Shadow Minister and Under-Secretary of State.
Before Fame
After earning an advanced degree in history from University College London, he was employed as an accountant by the Deloitte & Touche and One NorthEast companies.
Trivia
While in Parliament, he was responsible for youth internships and other programs implemented by the U.K. Department for Children, Schools and Families.
Family Life
He and his wife Tiffiny became parents to three sons and one daughter.
Associated With
He succeeded fellow Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson as a Member of Parliament for Hartlepool.
