John Stevens (English politician)
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John Christopher Courtenay Stevens (born 23 May 1955) is a British politician. A Conservative Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 1989 to 1999, he contested the Buckingham constituency in the 2010 general election as an independent, against Commons speaker John Bercow and came second with 10,331 votes (21.4%) compared to Bercow's 22,860 (47.3%).
For the earlier MP for Hythe, see John Stevens (MP for Hythe).
Quick Facts Member of the European Parliament for the Thames Valley, Preceded by ...
John Stevens | |
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Member of the European Parliament for the Thames Valley | |
In office 15 June 1989 – 10 June 1999 | |
Preceded by | Diana Elles |
Succeeded by | Constituency Abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-05-23) 23 May 1955 (age 68) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Rejoin EU (2021—) Conservative (Until 1999) Pro-Euro Conservative Party (1999–01) Liberal Democrats (2001-10) Independent (2010-20) |
Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
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