Martin O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Clackmannan

Politician

1945 –

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Who is Martin O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Clackmannan?

Martin John O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Clackmannan is a Scottish politician.

He was a Labour Member of Parliament between 1979 and 2005, representing the Clackmannan and Eastern Stirlingshire, Clackmannan and Ochil seats successively. He was a shadow defence secretary and later was Chairman of the Trade and Industry Select committee.

On 13 May 2005 it was announced that he would be created a life peer, and on 14 June 2005 was created Baron O'Neill of Clackmannan, of Clackmannan in Clackmannanshire.

Lord O'Neill is Chairman of the Nuclear Industry Association and the Strategic Forum for Construction.

He is a lifelong follower of Hibernian F.C. and was a director of the club for a few years. He is also a Distinguished Supporter of the British Humanist Association.

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Born
Jan 6, 1945
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • Heriot-Watt University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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