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Andrew Miller
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Miller as an MP
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| Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Neston |
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| In office 9 April 1992 – 30 March 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Mike Woodcock |
| Succeeded by | Justin Madders |
| Majority | 4,331 (9.8%) |
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Andrew Peter Miller
23 March 1949 Isleworth, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 24 December 2019 (aged 70) Clatterbridge, Wirral, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Fran |
| Children | 3 |
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Andrew Peter Miller (born 23 March 1949 – died 24 December 2019) was a British politician and scientist. He was a member of the Labour Party. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellesmere Port and Neston from 1992 to 2015. An MP is someone elected to represent a specific area in the UK Parliament.
Growing Up and Education
Andrew Miller was born in Isleworth, England. He went to school in Malta for a time. Later, he attended Hayling Island Secondary School and Highbury Technical College in Portsmouth.
He then studied at the London School of Economics. There, he earned a special diploma in industrial relations in 1977. He also studied at the Royal College of Defence Studies.
Before becoming a politician, Andrew Miller worked as a laboratory technician. He worked at Portsmouth Polytechnic starting in 1967. From 1977, he became an official for the MSF trade union. A trade union is a group that helps workers with their rights and working conditions.
Time in Parliament
Andrew Miller was first elected to the House of Commons in 1992. This is the main part of the UK Parliament where laws are made. He won the seat for Ellesmere Port and Neston for the Labour Party. He was re-elected four more times, serving his area for many years.
While in Parliament, Miller was part of many important groups called select committees. These committees look closely at different topics. In 2005, he became the chairman of the House of Commons Regulatory Reform Committee.
He also worked with ministers at the Department of Trade and Industry from 2001 to 2005. He was the first chairman of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee to be chosen by all members of the House. He led this committee for over ten years.
Miller also helped with Malta's journey to join the European Union in 2004. The European Union is a group of countries that work together.
In 2007, he introduced a special law proposal called a Private Member's Bill. This bill aimed to give temporary and agency workers the same rights as permanent workers. This means people working through agencies would be treated fairly.
On 10 December 2013, Andrew Miller announced that he would not run for re-election. He left Parliament in 2015.
After Parliament
After leaving his role as an MP, Andrew Miller continued to work in science. He led advisory boards at the University of Chester, including the Thornton Science Park. He also joined the University Council.
He was also a board member of the UK Research Integrity Office. This office helps make sure scientific research is honest and correct. He was also a trustee for Newton's Apple, an organization that promotes science.
In 2014, the Science Council named him one of the UK's top 100 practicing scientists. He received honorary degrees from the University of Chester in 2014 and Liverpool John Moores University in 2015.
Personal Life
Andrew Miller was married to his wife, Fran. They had three children together.
He passed away on 24 December 2019, at the age of 70.
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