George Howarth
Sir George Edward Howarth (born 29 June 1949) is a British Labour Party politician who serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Knowsley. He also served the seat's predecessors since being elected in a by-election in 1986, firstly as the MP for Knowsley North (until 1997) and then Knowsley North and Sefton East (1997–2010).
The Right Honourable Sir George Howarth MP | |
|---|---|
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland | |
| In office 29 July 1999 – 7 June 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
| Preceded by | The Lord Dubs |
| Succeeded by | Des Browne |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Home Affairs | |
| In office 2 May 1997 – 29 July 1999 | |
| Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
| Preceded by | Timothy Kirkhope |
| Succeeded by | Charles Clarke |
| Member of Parliament for Knowsley Knowsley North and Sefton East (1997–2010) Knowsley North (1986–1997) | |
| Assumed office 13 November 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Kilroy-Silk |
| Majority | 39,942 (72.7%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Edward Howarth 29 June 1949 Prescot, Lancashire, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Julie, Lady Howarth |
| Alma mater | University of Salford |
| Profession | Engineer |
| Website | Official website |
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