John Ryan (British politician)

John Ryan (born 28 February 1940) is a British politician and former Member of the European Parliament (MEP). He served as a Liberal Democrat MEP for the North East England constituency from 1999 to 2009.

Prior to his election to the European Parliament, Ryan worked in business and was involved in local politics. He was a Newcastle City Councillor and actively involved in Liberal Democrat party affairs in the North East region.

As an MEP, Ryan focused on issues such as regional development, energy policy, and transport. He served on several committees, including the Committee on Regional Development and the Committee on Transport and Tourism. He was known for his work on promoting renewable energy sources and improving transport infrastructure in the North East of England.

Ryan did not seek re-election in the 2009 European Parliament election. Since leaving the European Parliament, he has remained active in public life, focusing on community initiatives and advocating for policies promoting sustainability and economic development in the North East.