Martin O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Clackmannan
Martin John O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Clackmannan (born 6 January 1945) is a Scottish politician.
He was a Labour Member of Parliament between 1979 and 2005, representing the Ochil constituency from 1997 to 2005. He was a shadow defence spokesman and later was Chairman of the Trade and Industry Select committee.
On 13 May 2005 it was announced that he would be created a life peer, and on 14 June 2005 was created Baron O'Neill of Clackmannan, of Clackmannan in Clackmannanshire, Scotland.
He is a lifelong follower of Hibernian F.C. and recently accepted a position on the club's board.
He is also a Distinguished Supporter of the British Humanist Association.
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