Steven Norris - Early Life and Career

Early Life and Career

Steven Norris attended the grammar school, Liverpool Institute for Boys from 1956 to 1963, a prefect and in his last year Head Boy. He took an open Exhibition in Social Studies and graduated from Worcester College, Oxford, where he was a member of the Labour club. After graduating he pursued a career in the engineering and motor industries and entered politics when he was elected to Berkshire County Council in 1977.

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