Tom Clarke (politician)
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Sir Thomas Clarke, CBE, PC, JP, KSG (born 10 January 1941) is a British Labour Party politician who was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1982 until 2015, representing Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill from 2005 until losing his seat to Philip Boswell of the SNP in the May 2015 general election.
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Tom Clarke | |
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Minister of State for Film and Tourism | |
In office 4 May 1997 – 29 July 1998 | |
Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
Preceded by | Nick Hawkins |
Succeeded by | Janet Anderson |
Member of Parliament for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill Coatbridge and Chryston (1997–2005) Monklands West (1983–1997) Coatbridge and Airdrie (1982–1983) | |
In office 24 June 1982 – 30 March 2015 | |
Preceded by | James Dempsey |
Succeeded by | Phil Boswell |
Shadow portfolios | |
1992–1993 | Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland |
1993–1994 | Shadow Minister for Overseas Development |
1995–1997 | Shadow Minister for Disabled People |
Personal details | |
Born | (1941-01-10) 10 January 1941 (age 83) Coatbridge, Scotland |
Political party | Labour |
Alma mater | Scottish College of Commerce |
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