John Heddle
Heddle appearing on television discussion programme After Dark, March 1988
Bentley John Heddle (15 September 1943 – 19 December 1989), known as John Heddle, was a British Conservative Party politician.
Political career
Heddle contested Gateshead West in February 1974, being beaten by Labour's John Horam. In October 1974 he stood in Bolton East, but was again defeated.
He was Member of Parliament for Lichfield and Tamworth from 1979 to 1983, and for Mid Staffordshire from 1983.
Death
Heddle died in 1989 at the age of 46. He committed suicide due to the indebtedness of his property businesses.[1] The subsequent by-election was won by Labour's Sylvia Heal.
References
- The Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Ltd, 1987
- ↑ "House of Commons Hansard Debates for 17 December 1997". Retrieved July 5, 2009.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by John Heddle
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bruce Grocott |
Member of Parliament for Lichfield & Tamworth 1979 – 1983 |
Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Mid Staffordshire 1983 – 1990 |
Succeeded by Sylvia Heal |
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