Neil Kinnock
Profile
Neil Kinnock is a British politician who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 2005. A prominent figure in the Labour Party, he served as the Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party from 1983 to 1992, during which time he worked to moderate the party's platform and combat internal extremism. Previously, he was a Member of Parliament for Bedwellty and later Islwyn from 1970 to 1995, and he served as a Vice-President of the European Commission from 1999 to 2004. Positioned on the soft left of his party, Kinnock is recognized for his significant influence on modern British political history.
Details
- Born
- 1942-03-28 · 84 years old
- Birth place
- Tredegar, Wales
- Education
- Lewis School, Pengam; University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire (Cardiff University)
- Career
- Tutor for the Workers' Educational Association
