Michael Meacher

Biography

Born in 1939, Michael Meacher was educated at Berkhamstead School, New College Oxford and the London School of Economics.


He joined the Labour Party in 1962 and has been Labour member of parliament for Oldham West (now Oldham West and Royton) since 1970.


His other affiliations are the Fabian Society, SERA and the Child Poverty Action Group. His hobbies include reading, sport and music.


Blog Information

Michael Meacher is an important malcontent within the ranks of the Labour backbenches.


His informed and outspoken blog is required reading for anyone wanting a critique of the government from someone who votes for them (most of the time).


Meacher's posts cover a wide range of topics, as you would expect from this veteran politician. He writes well and - most importantly - is characteristically reluctant to ever hold his fire.


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Blog Website

http://www.michaelmeacher.info/weblog/


Political Party

Labour


Rating

8/10


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