Joan Hall (British politician)

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Joan Valerie Hall, CBE (born 31 August 1935) is a British former Conservative Party politician and secretary.[1]

Joan Valerie Hall
Member of Parliament
for Keighley
In office
18 June 1970 – 8 February 1974
Preceded byJohn Binns
Succeeded byBob Cryer
Personal details
Born (1935-08-31) 31 August 1935 (age 89)
NationalityBritish
Political partyConservative

Education

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Hall was educated at Queen Margaret's School, York.

Career

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At the 1970 general election she was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for the marginal seat of Keighley with a majority of 616 votes, becoming its first female MP. However, at the February 1974 election, she lost by 878 votes to the Labour candidate, Bob Cryer.

She served as PPS to Anthony Stodart, Minister of State at the Ministry of Agriculture.

She was a staunch supporter of Margaret Thatcher in her battle with Edward Heath for the leadership of the Conservative Party, and acted as Thatcher's chauffeur.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Miss Joan Hall (Hansard)". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  2. ^ Reading Evening Post Feb 12 1975 p.1.
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Keighley
1970February 1974
Succeeded by