About Phil Braidwood
Born 1949. Phil Braidwood is a British politician.
Robert Philip Braidwood (born 11 July 1949 ) is a Manx politician, who was formerly a Member of the Legislative Council; he was previously an MHK for Douglas East after winning the Douglas East by-election in 1995 and he continued to top the poll in every General Election since then until his elevation to the Legislative Council in 2010, which sparked a by-election won by Chris Robertshaw.
He has had a long political career and has held numerous government positions, notably Minister of Transport (2005–06) and Minister of Home Affairs (2001–05).
Early life Braidwood was born in Bolton (then in Lancashire, now Greater Manchester).
Governmental positions Chairman of the Financial Supervision Commission, 1999–2001 Minister of Home Affairs, 2001–05 Chairman of the Communications Commission, 2001–05 Minister of Transport, 2005–06
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Who is Phil Braidwood?
Manx politician (born 1949)
When was Phil Braidwood born?
Phil Braidwood was born on 11 July 1949 in Bolton.
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Phil Braidwood is a politician.
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Phil Braidwood is British.
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