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British Labour politician

For the Australian politician, see George Howarth (Australian politician).

Sir George Edward Howarth (born 29 June 1949) is a British Labour Partypolitician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Knowsley until 2024.

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He also served the seat's predecessors since being elected in a by-election in 1986, firstly as the MP for Knowsley North (until 1997) and then Knowsley North and Sefton East (1997–2010).

Early life and career

Born in Prescot, Howarth was educated at the local Huyton Secondary School, the Kirkby College of Further Education, and the Liverpool John Moores University.

He went on to study at the University of Salford. He served his apprenticeship for four years from 1966 as an engineer, and then worked as an engineer until 1975 when he moved into teaching.

In 1980 he joined Cooperative Development Services, and in 1982 was appointed the Chief Executive at the Wales Cooperative Centre.

He became the Chief Execu