Patrick Duffy (British politician)
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Sir Albert Edward Patrick Duffy KCSG (born 17 June 1920) is a British economist and Labour Party politician. He was the member of parliament for Colne Valley from 1963 to 1966, and for Sheffield Attercliffe from 1970 to 1992.[1] Duffy was also a Minister of the Navy in the 1970s, and president of the NATO Assembly in the 1980s. Following the death of Ronald Atkins on 30 December 2020, Duffy became Britain's oldest surviving former MP.[2]
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Patrick Duffy | |
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Member of Parliament for Sheffield Attercliffe | |
In office 18 June 1970 – 16 March 1992 | |
Preceded by | John Hynd |
Succeeded by | Clive Betts |
Member of Parliament for Colne Valley | |
In office 21 March 1963 – 10 March 1966 | |
Preceded by | Glenvil Hall |
Succeeded by | Richard Wainwright |
Personal details | |
Born | Albert Edward Patrick Duffy (1920-06-17) 17 June 1920 (age 103) Wigan, Lancashire, England |
Political party | Labour |
Alma mater | London School of Economics Columbia University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1940–1946 |
Rank | Commander |
Commands | HMS Implacable |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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