Sir Andrew Bowden MBE (born 8 April 1930)[1] is a British Conservative Party politician. From 2004 to 2010, he was an international consultant at Global Equities Corporation.[2]
Sir Andrew Boden | |
|---|---|
| Council of Europe Member | |
| In office 1987–1997 | |
| Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown | |
| In office 18 June 1970 – 8 April 1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 April 1930 |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Benita Napier |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editBowden was born the son of William Victor Bowden, a solicitor, and Francesca Wilson. He was educated at Ardingly College.
He started his career as a sales executive. He served as a councillor on Wandsworth Borough Council from 1956 to 1961 and as national chairman of Young Conservatives from 1960 to 1961. Bowden worked in the paint industry from 1955 to 1968.[2]
Parliamentary career
editHe entered the House of Commons on his fourth attempt in 1970 by gaining the Brighton Kemptown seat from the Labour Party. As well as fighting Kemptown in the previous election, he had fought Hammersmith North in 1955 and Kensington North in 1964. He remained Member of Parliament for Kemptown until his defeat by Labour's Desmond Turner in the 1997 election.[3][4] As an MP, he acted as a parliamentary consultant for Southern Water.[5] He was a member of the Council of Europe from 1987 to 1997.[citation needed]
He was accused of failing to register an election donation of £5,319 from lobbyist Ian Greer, who acted for Mohammed Al Fayed, as well as business interests with the House of Fraser.[4]
After Parliament
editIn recent years he has become a regular on the poker circuit.[6] He also plays chess and golf. From 1975 to 1997, he served as national president of the Captive Animals Protection Society. He is a patron of the Sussex & Kent ME/CFS Society.[7] He is president of Brighton's Royal British Legion branch.[8] He has also acted as vice president of the League Against Cruel Sports.[9]
Honours
editPersonal life
editBowden married Benita Napier in 1970.[3] He has a son and daughter.[2]
Bowden lives in Ovingdean, Brighton, and is a member of the Carlton Club. His recreations include birdwatching, chess and poker.[2]
Bibliography
edit- Dare We Trust Them - A New Vision for Europe (2005)
References
edit- ^ "Mr Andrew Bowden (Hansard)". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Bowden, Sir Andrew, (born 8 April 1930), International Consultant, Global Equities Corp., 2004–10". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. 2007. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u8244. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ a b Siobhan Ryan, Ex-MP's wife to sue hospital over fall, The Argus, 26 September 2008
- ^ a b Committee Powerless to Act Against "Sleaze" MPs, BBC
- ^ Anthony Bevins, New MPs declare multitude of directorships: The House of Commons' latest register of members' business interests is perused by Anthony Bevins, Political Editor, The Independent, 13 January 1993
- ^ Paul Kelbie, Former Tory MP is flushed with success as poker player , The Independent, 17 June 2006
- ^ Kent & Sussex ME/CFS Society Archived 22 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sam Underwood, Betty's 40 years of fundraising recognised, The Argus, 28 December 2007
- ^ David Selby, Earthkind: Teachers' Handbook on Humane Education, Trentham Books, 1995, p. 198 [1]
- Times Guide to the House of Commons 1997
- Who's Who 2007
- Paul Kelbie, The Independent (London), Jun 17, 2006