Michael McGowan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the European Parliament for Leeds | |
| In office 17 June 1984 – 10 June 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Derek Enright |
| Succeeded by | Constituency Abolished |
| Leeds City Councillor for University Ward | |
| In office 8 June 2001 – 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Maggie Giles-Hill |
| Succeeded by | Ward abolished |
| Leeds City Councillor for Beeston Ward | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Ward created |
| Succeeded by | Jon Trickett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael McGowan 19 May 1940 Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Margarita |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Leicester University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Michael McGowan (born 19 May 1940) is a British journalist and a former Member of the European Parliament, with a special interest in international affairs, European politics, Africa, peace, development, and human rights.[1] He is a Director of Leeds City Credit Union, and a Director of PAFRAS – Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, and until June 2009 was a National Executive Committee member of the Co-operative Party.