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Michael Cashman MEP |
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Cashman is a member of
the European Parliament's Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice &
Home Affairs Committee and is the 1st Vice Chair on the Petitions
Committee. He is also a substitute member on the Environment, Public
Health & Food Safety Committee and the Sub Committee on Human Rights.
Member of the Labour Party National Executive Committee since 1998. An actor for over 30 years, his career spanned films, theatre and television with both classical and contemporary roles. Probably best known for his portrayal of Colin in BBC TV's EastEnders he has also been widely acclaimed for his Shakespearean roles. A trade unionist since 1969, he was elected Chair and Honorary Treasurer of the actors' union, Equity from 1994 to 1998. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Founder and Chair of the Stonewall Group (1988-1996), he was awarded a Special Service Award in 1988 for his campaigning work by the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights and the Gay Medical Association. Special interests: human rights, civil liberties, employment and social justice. |
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Neena Gill MEP |
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of the European Parliamentary Labour Party Bureau.
Member of the European Parliament Budget Committee and a substitute member on the Industry, Research and Energy Committee. The first woman Asian Euro-MP elected in Britain, Neena speaks several Asian languages and Italian. An expert on housing, Neena has been Chief Executive of two housing associations. She also has an interest in Europe-wide finance, and has advised Government ministers on housing and tackling social exclusion. She was an external examiner for a university and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Member of the MSF and the AEEU. Special interests: development and social exclusion. |
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