Giles Radice

Baron, English politician and author

Giles Radice - Baron, English politician and author
Born

October 4th, 1936
88 years ago

Died

2022
3 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Served as a Labour Party politician, representing North West Durham in the House of Commons from 1970 to 1997. Held several notable positions, including Minister of State for Trade and was a member of the House of Lords after being made a life peer in 1999. Contributed to various political discussions and authored several works on policy and parliamentary procedure.

Represented North West Durham from 1970 to 1997

Served as Minister of State for Trade

Created a life peer in 1999

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