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Phil Willis, Baron Willis of Knaresborough
1941Nov, 30

Phil Willis, Baron Willis of Knaresborough

Phil Willis, Baron Willis of Knaresborough, English politician
George Philip Willis, Baron Willis of Knaresborough (born 30 November 1941, Burnley) is a politician in the United Kingdom. He is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords, and was Member of Parliament (MP) for Harrogate and Knaresborough from 1997 until retiring at the 2010 general election. Up to that date he was the chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee.

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  • 14Dec

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    World War II: Japan signs a treaty of alliance with Thailand.