As of 2021, Sir Patrick Duffy is the oldest living former MP (born 17 June 1920, age 100 years, 305 days). In 1970, the minimum age was lowered to 18. William Rees-Davies, MP for Isle of Thanet 1953–74 and Thanet West 1974–83, who lost his right arm in action in World War II. Geoffrey Palmer, MP for Ludgershall from March 1660, died in office on 31 October 1661 aged 19 years and at least 245 days, based on his baptism registration (28 February 1642).[18]. Search, Download & Enjoy! Tonnur Kere, also known as Moti Talab (Lake of Pearls), is one of the oldest dams operating today. In modern times, it is unusual for an MP to represent more than one or two constituencies during their career, although before the 20th century it was quite common. On 30 August 2018, he surpassed the previous record set by Theodore Cooke Taylor (3 August 1850 – 19 October 1952), member for Radcliffe-cum-Farnworth from 1900 to 1918, who had lived to be 102 years and 77 days old. [4][5], Before the general election of 2015, the youngest MP since the Reform Act of 1832[6] was William Charles Wentworth-FitzWilliam, elected at Malton in the 1832 general election aged 20 and 11 months. The first Hindu general election victor was Shailesh Vara at the 2005 general election. Reginald Essenhigh, MP for Newton 1931–35, who lost a leg in action in World War I in 1917. Lord Cavendish of Keighley was MP from the 1832 general election until succeeding his father and going to the House of Lords as Earl of Burlington in 1834. He was recorded as aged 16 when he matriculated at Oriel College, Oxford, on 25 January 1638/39. His election, whilst theoretically illegal, was unchallenged; Malton was a pocket borough controlled by his family, and the matter was viewed as academic as he would be of full age by the time Parliament assembled.[7]. In the UK Parliament, William Vesey-FitzGerald, Lord Charles Beresford and Arthur Henderson were exceptional in achieving it on no fewer than four occasions each: Vesey-FitzGerald over a span of 18 years through three by-elections and one general election, Beresford over a span of 25 years after voluntarily resigning or retiring from the House at stages of his naval career, Henderson invariably at by-elections following serial general election defeats in previous seats, in the shorter span of 14 years. The site has 7 sources, out of which two being YouTube and Soundcloud are major music databases. Banastre Tarleton, MP for Liverpool 1790–1806 and 1807–12, who sustained a crippled right hand, losing two fingers, in action during the American War of Independence in 1781. He was born on 19 April 1859, and so was aged 21 years 67 days. The oldest debut at a general election to the UK Parliament was possibly by Bernard Kelly (born 1808) who was elected MP for South Donegal in 1885 in the year of his 77th birthday. Died in Flanders during War of the Austrian Succession, Died from effects of wound received in attack on, Died in Jamaica commanding expedition against, Died of illness at Madras in command during, Accidentally killed with own gun when escorting French prisoners of war to, Lost in sinking of transport ship in storm off, Killed in action when attached to the 1/5th, Wounded by a mine on the Western Front and died of his wounds at, Died of pneumonia while serving as Assistant, Died of pneumonia and heart failure consequent on the strain of overwork, Second but eldest surviving son and heir of. [v] Sewell served the shortest total time as Prime Minister. MPs representing three distinct parties in the House of Commons are much less common. There are two sets of sisters since the 2019 general election: Halifax (in 1964–83 and since 1987) and Erewash (continuously since 1992) have both – since 2015 – been represented by a fourth woman to sit for their constituencies, as has Birmingham Edgbaston since 2017. The following were all known to be disabled when serving as MPs: Sir Francis Bryan, MP for Buckinghamshire in 1529, 1539, 1542 and 1545, who lost an eye in a tournament in 1526. Word is that two new M-series cameras are scheduled for release later this year: the Canon EOS M7, set to become the new flagship, and the Canon EOS M50 Mark II. Sir John Call, MP for Callington 1784–1801, who became blind in about 1794. Their consecutive service thus totalled 69 years. The UK public elects Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests/concerns in the House of Commons. The first Congregationalist general election victor was Samuel Morley at the 1865 general election. Anecdotally arose in courtroom when "a massive country fellow trod on his toe". The first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was Margaret Thatcher who served as PM from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. Posts navigation. [14], As of 2021[update], Sir Patrick Duffy is the oldest living former MP (born 17 June 1920, age 100 years, 311 days).[15]. Sir Oswald Mosley, MP for Harrow 1918–24 and Smethwick 1926–31, who was left with a permanent limp after fracturing his right leg in a plane crash during World War I. Jack Cohen, MP for Liverpool Fairfield 1918–31, who lost both legs at the Third Battle of Ypres. It is relatively common for MPs to cross the floor and join another party, sometimes with a period as an independent. Margaret Wintringham who became MP for Louth, Lincolnshire in 1921 at by-election following death of her husband Thomas Wintringham, who had only served since June 1920 and had died in August 1921. Sir John Jennings, MP for Queenborough 1705–10, Portsmouth 1710–11 and Rochester 1715–34, who was becoming increasingly deaf in 1727. John Dunwoody, MP for Falmouth and Camborne 1966–70, and Gwyneth Dunwoody, MP for Exeter 1966–70 and Crewe 1974–83 and Crewe and Nantwich 1983–2008, who divorced in 1975. (Not as commonplace as those of fathers- and children-in-law.). All downloads are available at unbelievably low prices. [iii] Winston Peters was first elected to Parliament on 25 November 1978, but he has had 2 terms outside Parliament. Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Mark Sykes, 6th Baronet (5th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment); born 1879: died 1919 of Spanish influenza at Paris while attending peace negotiations. Cecil Manning, MP for Camberwell North 1944–50, who lost his right arm serving in World War I. Michael Foot, MP for Plymouth Devonport 1945–55, Ebbw Vale 1960–83 and Blaenau Gwent 1983–92, who walked with aid of a stick since car crash injuries in 1963 and was blinded in one eye by an attack of shingles in 1976. Among pre-20th-century MPs, Sir John Cheyne (c. 1442–1499), known among contemporaries as the "Vigorous Knight" and MP for Wiltshire between 1471 and 1481, has been estimated to have been 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall, based on analysis of his femur (measuring 21 inches / 53 cm) found in his tomb. Britain’s oldest MP just demolished one of the Tories’ most ‘outrageous’ flagship projects [VIDEO] Steve Topple 18th July 2017. "Politician who had 'direct contact with White House, Pentagon and the Kremlin' becomes longest-lived former MP", "Living Former Members of the House of Commons", "Art mirrors life for new North Wales Tory AM", "Rebel Tory Antoinette Sandbach 'left employee crying and shaking with fear, "Labour's secret weapon: A revealing audience with Hazel Blears", "Arthur MacMurrough Kavanagh -The Limbless Landlord", "EDEN, Hon. Louth, Lincolnshire was represented for the shortest time, a total of 4 years and 3 months, by Thomas Wintringham from June 1920 to his death in August 1921, then by his widow, Margaret, from the by-election in September 1921 to the general election in October 1924. Chancellor of the Exchequer (1834–35), Home Secretary (1822–27 and 1828–30), Chief Secretary for Ireland (1812–17), The Irish republican Bobby Sands died while on hunger strike in May 1981; he had been elected as an "Anti-H-Block" MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone in April 1981, although he never took his seat as he was in prison. Mervyn Archdall, MP for County Fermanagh 1802–34, who lost his right arm in battle in Egypt in 1801. Thomas Thompson, MP for Rochester 1807–18, who lost a leg at the Battle of Copenhagen (1801). Several former heads of government have settled in Britain after their service and served in one of the Houses. Richard Frederick Wood, MP for Bridlington 1950–79, who lost both legs in battle in the Middle East in World War II (son of Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, above). Trevor Mallard was first elected to Parliament on 14 July 1984 but he has had 1 term outside Parliament. Absconded twice, second time permanently. His family reported him missing a week after failing to return home, then he was found a week later having had nervous breadown and lost memory of his movements. Perhaps MPs’ positions, dates and activity? Sir Lawrence Palk, MP for Ashburton 1787–96 and Devon 1796–1812, who was severely crippled by gout by 1809. Every MP currently in Parliament. Prior to the Acts of Union, the youngest known person to have sat in the House of Commons of England was Christopher Monck, elected MP for Devon in 1667, "probably without a contest", at the age of 13. Frederick North, Lord North, MP for Banbury 1754–90, and Prime Minister 1770–82, who was increasingly blind from 1786. Charles James (1749–1806), of Wimbledon, Surr. Lord John Hay, MP for Haddingtonshire 1826–31 and Windsor 1847–50, who lost his left arm in a sea battle in 1807. Atkins died aged 104 years and 200 days old. William Windham, MP for Sudbury 1720–27 and Aldeburgh 1727–30, who lost a leg at the Battle of Blenheim. 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