Roger Gale
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For the antiquary, see Roger Gale (antiquary).
Sir Roger James Gale (born 20 August 1943) is a British Conservative politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Herne Bay and Sandwich, formerly North Thanet, since 1983. He had a career in journalism and broadcasting from 1964, around the same time as he joined the Conservative Party, until 1983. He was a prominent and vocal critic of Boris Johnson during his leadership of the Conservative Party.
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Sir Roger Gale | |
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons | |
Acting 19 December 2022 ā 30 May 2024 | |
Speaker | Lindsay Hoyle |
Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich North Thanet (1983ā2024) | |
Assumed office 9 June 1983 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Majority | 2,499 (5.1%) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-08-20) 20 August 1943 (age 80) Poole, Dorset, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Susan Gabrielle Marks |
Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
Occupation | Broadcaster, television/radio producer, journalist |
Website | rogergale |
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