John Mann (politician)
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John Mann (born 10 January 1960, Leeds) is a politician in the United Kingdom. He has been a member of Parliament for the Labour Party for Bassetlaw since 2001, after the previous MP, Joe Ashton retired after serving the constituency since 1968.
Active in the Labour Party from his youth, his activities have taken him from residence in London, to Lewes - East Sussex, Baldock - Herts and Bassetlaw (Worksop). He was chair of the National Organisation of Labour Students from 1983-1984.
He had previously worked for the engineering Union (AEEU) and the TUC National Education Centre in North London (now closed) as the Training Officer; he been a party employee and a trades union liaison officer. He is an ally of Phil Woolas. He leads a campaign for better treatment of drug addicts.