James Callaghan (Lancashire politician)

James Callaghan (born January 28, 1927) is an English Labour politician.

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January 28 - 1927 - Labour

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He was educated at Manchester and London universities, and he worked as a Lecturer in Art at St John's College, Manchester, before entering Parliament.

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Manchester - London

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In 1974, he was elected Member of Parliament for Middleton and Prestwich, and he served this constituency and its successor, Heywood and Middleton, until 1997. He was a member of various House of Commons Select Committees – on Transport, on the Cardiff Barrage scheme, and on Education, Science & the Arts.

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Member of Parliament - Heywood - 1997 - House of Commons - Select Committees - Cardiff Barrage

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He should not be confused with Labour Prime Minister Jim Callaghan (1912–2005).

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Prime Minister - Jim Callaghan

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