Anthony Nelson
Richard Anthony Nelson (born 11 June 1948) is a former British Conservative politician. He was educated at Harrow School and Christ's College, Cambridge. Having unsuccessfully stood for Leeds East in February 1974, he was elected Member of Parliament for Chichester in October 1974 and remained in that office until he stood down at the 1997 general election.[1]
[edit] Political career
In 1988, as a backbencher Nelson introduced a successful private members bill to televise the House of Commons despite Margaret Thatcher being against the move. Initially this was for a 18 month trial period before being introduced on a permanent basis owing to support from key parliamentarians (e.g. the Deputy speaker Betty Boothroyd).[2]
As a junior minister from 1992 to 1997, he worked first at HM Treasury and then in the Department for Trade and Industry.
Three days before the 2001 general election he announced that he had joined the Labour Party, saying that he believed "only Tony Blair offers the leadership and vision this country needs". It is not believed that he has since re-joined the Conservative Party.[3]
[edit] External links
- MPTV: 20 Years of Commons on Camera - Documentary from BBC Parliament on the televising of the House of Commons including extensive interview clips with Anthony Nelson.
[edit] References
- ^ BBC News: 4 June 2001, http://news.bbc.co.uk/news/vote2001/hi/english/newsid_1369000/1369364.stm
- ^ BBC News: 18 November 2009, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8367150.stm
- ^ BBC News: 4 June 2001, http://news.bbc.co.uk/news/vote2001/hi/english/newsid_1369000/1369364.stm
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| Preceded by Christopher Chataway |
Member of Parliament for Chichester October 1974 – 1997 |
Succeeded by Andrew Tyrie |
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