Hugh McMahon (born 17 June 1938) is a former Scottish politician, who served in the

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. McMahon was educated at

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and the

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. He became a head teacher, and also became active in the Labour Party, chairing the Socialist Education Association of Scotland from 1978 until 1982, and the Scottish

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from 1979 until 1984. He also served on the executive of the Scottish Labour Party from 1980 until 1983. At the

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, McMahon was elected for Strathclyde West. He ceased to be an MEP when Euro-constituencies were re-organised in 1999.

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1938 births Living people Alumni of the University of Glasgow Scottish Labour MEPs MEPs for Scotland 1994–1999 {{UK-MEP-stub