Harvey Proctor
British politician and former MP.

Born
January 16th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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A British politician served as a Member of Parliament for the Basildon constituency between 1979 and 1987. Elected as a member of the Conservative Party, this individual played a role in various legislative efforts during the 1980s. After leaving Parliament, involvement continued in political commentary and public affairs. This figure's political career was notably marked by controversies that affected public perception.
Served as MP for Basildon from 1979 to 1987
Held positions within the Conservative Party
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