Michael Cocks
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| Succeeded by | Dawn Primarolo |
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| Born | Michael Francis Lovell Cocks 19 August 1929 Leeds, England |
| Died | 26 March 2001 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | University of Bristol |
Michael Francis Lovell Cocks, Baron Cocks of Hartcliffe,
Early life
Cocks was born in Leeds, and was educated at
Political career
Cocks contested
During his time in the
Cocks was created a life peer on 6 October 1987, becoming Baron Cocks of Hartcliffe, of Chinnor in the County of Oxfordshire[2] and served as vice-chairman of the BBC 1993–98.
He also served as Deputy Chairman of the London Docklands Development Corporation.[1] As Government Chief Whip from 1976 to 1979 he had the task of ensuring Government majorities for a minority government.[3]
Personal life and legacy
Cocks married his first wife Janet (d.2021), a nurse, in 1954. The couple had four children, Andrew, Helen, Sarah and David, before separating in 1976.[4] He was married to Valerie Davis from 1979 until his death from a heart attack on 26 March 2001, at the age of 71.[1][5]
Cocks is a major character in the play This House by James Graham. The play was first staged at the National Theatre in 2011, with Cocks played by Vincent Franklin.
See also
- Candidate deselection (Labour Party)
References
- ^ a b c d e f Roth, Andrew (27 March 2001). "Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "No. 51084". The London Gazette. 9 October 1987. p. 12540.
- ISBN 9780850710359. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ Anne King (22 April 2021). "Janet Cocks obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Former chief whip dies". BBC News. 26 March 2001. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
Sources
- The Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Ltd, 1966, 1983 & 1987
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- "Obituary: Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe", The Guardian, 27 March 2001
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