Graham Stringer
Graham Eric Stringer (born 17 February 1950) is a British politician serving as Member of Parliament for Blackley and Broughton, previously Manchester Blackley, since 1997. A member of the Labour Party, he was Leader of Manchester City Council from 1984 to 1996 and also served as chair of Manchester Airport from 1996 to 1997.
Graham Stringer | |
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Stringer in 2007 | |
Lord Commissioner of the Treasury | |
In office 12 June 2001 – 29 May 2002 | |
Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet Office | |
In office 9 November 1999 – 7 June 2001 | |
Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Chris Leslie |
Member of Parliament for Blackley and Broughton Manchester Blackley (1997–2010) | |
Assumed office 1 May 1997 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Eastham |
Majority | 14,402 (37.3%) |
Leader of Manchester City Council | |
In office 1984–1996 | |
Preceded by | Bill Egerton |
Succeeded by | Richard Leese |
Member of Manchester City Council | |
In office 4 May 1979 – 7 May 1998 | |
Ward | Harpurhey (1982–1998) Charlestown (1979–1982) |
Personal details | |
Born | Manchester, England | 17 February 1950
Political party | Labour |
Alma mater | University of Sheffield |
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