Mike German, Baron German
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Michael James German, Baron German, OBE (born 8 May 1945) is a British politician, serving currently as a member of the House of Lords and formerly as a member of the National Assembly for Wales for the South Wales East region. He was leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats from 2007 to 2008. In 1996, he was awarded an OBE for his public and political service.
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The Lord German | |
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Deputy First Minister of Wales | |
In office 13 June 2002 – 8 May 2003 | |
First Minister | Rhodri Morgan |
Preceded by | Jenny Randerson (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Ieuan Wyn Jones (2007) |
In office 16 October 2000 – 6 July 2001 | |
First Minister | Rhodri Morgan |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Jenny Randerson (Acting) |
Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats | |
In office 13 October 2007 – 8 December 2008 | |
Leader | Menzies Campbell Sir Vince Cable Nick Clegg |
Preceded by | Lembit Opik |
Succeeded by | Kirsty Williams |
Member of the Welsh Assembly for South Wales East | |
In office 6 May 1999 – 30 June 2010 | |
Preceded by | New Assembly |
Succeeded by | Veronica German |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
Assumed office 29 June 2010 Life Peerage | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1945-05-08) 8 May 1945 (age 78) Cardiff, Wales |
Political party | Liberal Democrats |
Spouse(s) | (1) Georgette German[1] (2) Veronica German |
Alma mater | Open University |
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