Andrew Bowden
Sir Andrew Boden | |
|---|---|
| Council of Europe Member | |
| In office 1987–1997 | |
| Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown | |
| In office 18 June 1970 – 8 April 1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 April 1930 |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Benita Napier |
| Children | 2 |
Sir Andrew Bowden MBE (born 8 April 1930)[1] is a British Conservative Party politician. From 2004 to 2010, he was an international consultant at Global Equities Corporation.[2]
Early life
Bowden was born the son of William Victor Bowden, a solicitor, and Francesca Wilson. He was educated at Ardingly College.
He started his career as a sales executive. He served as a councillor on Wandsworth Borough Council from 1956 to 1961 and as national chairman of Young Conservatives from 1960 to 1961. Bowden worked in the paint industry from 1955 to 1968.[2]
Parliamentary career
He entered the
He was accused of failing to register an election donation of £5,319 from lobbyist
After Parliament
In recent years he has become a regular on the poker circuit.
Honours
Bowden received an
Personal life
Bowden married Benita Napier in 1970.[3] He has a son and daughter.[2]
Bowden lives in Ovingdean, Brighton, and is a member of the Carlton Club. His recreations include birdwatching, chess and poker.[2]
Bibliography
- Dare We Trust Them - A New Vision for Europe (2005)
References
- ^ "Mr Andrew Bowden (Hansard)". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ . Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ a b Siobhan Ryan, Ex-MP's wife to sue hospital over fall, The Argus, 26 September 2008
- ^ a b Committee Powerless to Act Against "Sleaze" MPs, BBC
- ^ Anthony Bevins, New MPs declare multitude of directorships: The House of Commons' latest register of members' business interests is perused by Anthony Bevins, Political Editor, The Independent, 13 January 1993
- ^ Paul Kelbie, Former Tory MP is flushed with success as poker player , The Independent, 17 June 2006
- ^ Kent & Sussex ME/CFS Society Archived 22 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sam Underwood, Betty's 40 years of fundraising recognised, The Argus, 28 December 2007
- ^ David Selby, Earthkind: Teachers' Handbook on Humane Education, Trentham Books, 1995, p. 198 [1]
- Times Guide to the House of Commons 1997
- Who's Who 2007
- Paul Kelbie, The Independent (London), Jun 17, 2006