David Lepper (born 15 September 1945) is a British Labour and Co-operative politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Brighton Pavilion from 1997 to 2010.
David Lepper | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion | |
| In office 1 May 1997 – 12 April 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Derek Spencer |
| Succeeded by | Caroline Lucas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 September 1945 Richmond, Surrey, London, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Labour Co-op |
| Alma mater | University of Kent University of Sussex University of Westminster |
Non-political life
editLepper was educated at the University of Kent where he took a degree in English and American literature. He also has a PGCE qualification from the University of Sussex and a Postgraduate Diploma in Film from the Polytechnic of Central London.[citation needed] Prior to his election to parliament Lepper worked as a secondary school English and Media Studies teacher at Westlain Grammar School and Falmer High School, both in Brighton. Lepper is married to Jeane (born Jeane Stroud); they have one son and one daughter.[1]
On 24 July 2012, David Lepper was conferred the honorary degree of Master of Laws from the University of Brighton.[2]
Politics
editLepper was the first Labour leader of Brighton Borough Council,[1] and Mayor in 1993–94.[1] His wife Jeane is a former mayor[1][3] and councillor within the Labour group on Brighton and Hove Council.[4] In parliament, Lepper chaired the Broadcasting select committee.[citation needed] Lepper supported the building of the new stadium for Brighton & Hove Albion FC.[citation needed]
In 2006, he announced that he would be standing down at the next general election.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "MP's wife in line to be mayor". The Argus. Newsquest Media Group. 18 December 2002. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- ^ "Honorary Graduates". University of Brighton. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "City's new mayor is sworn in". The Argus. Newsquest Media Group. 14 May 2004. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Jeane Lepper". Brighton & Hove City Council. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "MP to step down at next election". The Argus. Newsquest Media Group. 20 September 2006. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
External links
edit- Ask Aristotle: David Lepper MP The Guardian
- David Lepper MP TheyWorkForYou.com
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