Linda McAvan
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Linda McAvan OBE (born 2 December 1962) is a British Labour Party politician, who was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Yorkshire and the Humber from 1998, when she was first elected in a by-election following the resignation of Norman West. She served until her resignation on 19 April 2019.[1]
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McAvan in 2007 | |
Member of the European Parliament for Yorkshire and the Humber Yorkshire South (1998ā1999) | |
In office 7 May 1998 ā 18 April 2019 | |
Preceded by | Norman West |
Succeeded by | Lucy Harris |
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Born | (1962-12-02) 2 December 1962 (age 61) Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | Paul Blomfield MP |
Alma mater | Heriot-Watt University |
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Before being elected McAvan worked for Barnsley Borough Council and was the European Officer for the Coalfields Community Campaign.