Richard Wainwright (politician)
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Richard Scurrah Wainwright (11 April 1918 – 16 January 2003) was a British politician of the Liberal Party. He was the MP for Colne Valley from 1966 to 1970, and again from 1974 to 1987.
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Quick Facts Chairman of the Liberal Party, Preceded by ...
Richard Wainwright | |
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Chairman of the Liberal Party | |
In office 1970–1972 | |
Preceded by | Desmond Banks |
Succeeded by | Cyril Carr |
Member of Parliament for Colne Valley | |
In office 28 February 1974 – 18 May 1987 | |
Preceded by | David Clark |
Succeeded by | Graham Riddick |
In office 31 March 1966 – 29 May 1970 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Duffy |
Succeeded by | David Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Scurrah Wainwright (1918-04-18)18 April 1918 Leeds, England |
Died | 16 January 2003(2003-01-16) (aged 84) Leeds, England |
Political party | Liberal (before 1988) Liberal Democrats (after 1988) |
Spouse |
Joyce Hollis (m. 1948) |
Children | 4, including Martin and Hilary |
Education | Shrewsbury School Clare College, Cambridge (BA) |
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