Ian Wrigglesworth
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For the Australian cricketer, see Ian Wrigglesworth (cricketer).
Ian William Wrigglesworth, Baron Wrigglesworth (born 8 December 1939) is a Liberal Democrat peer. He served as President of the Liberal Democrats from 1989 to 1990.
Quick Facts The Right HonourableThe Lord Wrigglesworth, Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal ...
The Lord Wrigglesworth | |
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Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
Assumed office 5 September 2013 Life Peerage | |
President of the Liberal Democrats | |
In office 1 January 1989 – 31 December 1990 | |
Leader | Paddy Ashdown |
Preceded by | Office Created |
Succeeded by | Charles Kennedy |
Member of Parliament for Stockton South Thornaby (1974-1983) | |
In office 28 February 1974 – 18 May 1987 | |
Preceded by | John Sutcliffe (Middlesbrough West) |
Succeeded by | Tim Devlin |
Personal details | |
Born | Ian William Wrigglesworth (1939-12-08) 8 December 1939 (age 84) Stockton-on-Tees, County of Durham, United Kingdom |
Political party | Labour (until 1981) SDP (1981–1988) Liberal Democrats (1988–present) |
Spouse | Tricia Wrigglesworth |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | College of St Mark and St John, Chelsea |
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