FORMER Barnsley East MP Michael Dugher has been appointed as chief executive of the music industry trade body UK Music.

Mr Dugher, who was a Labour MP for the seat from 2010, announced he was leaving the House of Commons last month and he will become the third chief executive since UK Music was launched in 2008.

His appointment follows a recruitment process which began after Jo Dipple announced in January she was to step down after five years as chief executive.

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