Tony Cunningham

Thomas Anthony (Tony) Cunningham (born 16 September 1952 in Workington) is a British politician, Member of the European Parliament for the fourth term, deputy to the House of Commons of three terms. Curriculum vitae He graduated in history and political science from the University of Liverpool, then took up the job as a teacher. He worked, among other things. in Tanzania, he returned to the UK to teach History at the Netherhall School Maryport. He became involved in political activities within the Labor Party. He was the councilor and chairman of Allerdale Council, and in 1990 the mayor of his hometown.

From 1994 to 1999 he held the post of MEP, as part of the socialist factions. In 1999, he assumed the post of executive director of a non-governmental organization dealing with human rights. In the 2001 parliamentary election he was elected to the House of Commons of the Workington constituency. In the lower chamber of the British Parliament, he sat for three terms until 2015, when he did not apply for re-election. From 2011 to 2013 he was responsible for international development in Ed Miliband's shadow office.

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