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Ian McCartney
Sir Ian McCartney, former Chair Healthwatch Wigan, former MP and Minister
Ian McCartney is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse background in politics, government, and trade unions.
He has an extensive educational background, having studied at State Primary, Lenzie Academy, Langside College, and Merchant Navy College Gravesend.
Ian McCartney has held several prestigious roles including being appointed Knight Batchelor in the Dissolution Honours List and serving as a Privy Counsellor in the British Government.
His career highlights include serving as the UK Commissioner to Shanghai Expo 2010, Minister for Trade and Foreign Affairs, Minister for Pensions, and Ministerial liaison for the Manchester Commonwealth Games.
Ian McCartney's political involvement extends to various leadership positions within the Labour Party such as Chair of the Labour Party, Chair of Labour Party National Executive Committee, and Joint Chair of Trade Union and Labour Party Organisation (TULO), among others.
He is also known for his advocacy work, having founded and chaired several parliamentary groups including the All Party Parliamentary Child Abduction Group and the All Party Parliamentary Anti Dangerous Solvent Group.
Ian McCartney's contributions to government, trade unions, and advocacy initiatives have established him as a respected figure in British politics.
