Peter Pike
For the Australian politician, see Peter Pike (Australian politician).
| Peter Pike MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Burnley | |
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In office 10 June 1983 – 11 April 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Jones |
| Succeeded by | Kitty Ussher |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
26 June 1937[1] Ware, Hertfordshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Sheila |
| Children | 2 daughters, Carol and Jane |
| Residence | Burnley |
| Religion | Church of England |
Peter Leslie Pike (born 26 June 1937) is a former Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was the member of Parliament for Burnley, from 1983 until 2005.[2]
During 2002, he announced his intention to retire as an MP at the next election. In January 2003, an All-Women Shortlist was made over his successor.[3] In December 2002, Labour announced they were preparing to choose a woman as his successor.[4] His youngest daughter, Jane, was an firm favourite of becoming the next MP for Burnley, but she did not make the shortlist.[5]
In February 2004, Kitty Ussher was chosen as his successor.[6]
References
- ↑ Who's Who
- ↑ "MPs' expenses scandal - ex-Burnley MP Peter Pike in the clear". Longridge Today. October 28, 2009. Retrieved August 15, 2010.
- ↑ "Labour reveals short-list of three". Lancashire Telegraph. January 23, 2004.
- ↑ "Woman MP for Burnley?". Lancashire Telegraph. December 23, 2002.
- ↑ "Daughter linked to fill dad's shoes". Lancashire Telegraph. January 15, 2003.
- ↑ "Kitty chosen as Pike's successor". Lancashire Telegraph. February 13, 2004.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Peter Pike
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dan Jones |
Member of Parliament for Burnley 1983–2005 |
Succeeded by Kitty Ussher |
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