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  Robertson, Laurence
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AffiliationConservative  
 
NameLaurence Robertson
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EmailLARHofC@aol.com
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Born March 29, 1958 (66 years)
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InfoLaurence was in March 1958 and is married to Susan with one daughter, Jemma, aged 15.

He was educated at St James's C.E. Secondary School; Farnworth Grammar School and Bolton Institute of Higher Education.

As a charity fund-raising, public relations and special events consultant he has raised over £1 million for charity. Previously a company director, factory owner and work study engineer. As a consultant has worked for over 80 companies.

Personally, Laurence is interested in all sports especially golf, horses and marathon running. He has run 6 marathons including the 1994 New York City event, where he raised £10,000 for charity. Other interests include reading, writing, travelling, the countryside and the Church.

Laurence's Experience

Laurence was a candidate in Makerfiled in the 1987 General Election and Ashfield in 1992. He was successfully voted in as Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury in May 1997.

Laurence has held numerous offices in the party both locally and nationally. Between 1988-1991 he has been Chairman of Governors of a primary school with 250 pupils, Visitor for Victim Support Scheme, Area Chairman, Campaign for Law and Order.

Politically, Laurence is interested in the following areas: Law and Order, Education, European Policy, the Constitution, Small Businesses, the Economy and Rural Issues.

In September 2001, he was appointed an Opposition Whip. In June 2003, was made Shadow Minister for Trade & Industry. In November 2003, he was appointed a Shadow Minister for Economic Affairs.


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  12/12/2019 UK Parliament - Tewkesbury Won 58.44% (+36.65%)
  06/08/2017 UK Parliament - Tewkesbury Won 60.00% (+38.21%)
  06/17/2015 UK House of Commons - Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee Chair Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  05/07/2015 UK Parliament - Tewkesbury Won 54.52% (+39.70%)
  06/09/2010 UK House of Commons - Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  05/06/2010 UK Parliament - Tewkesbury Won 47.20% (+11.69%)
  05/05/2005 UK Parliament - Tewkesbury Won 49.15% (+21.76%)
  06/07/2001 UK Parliament - Tewkesbury Won 46.09% (+19.17%)
  05/01/1997 UK Parliament - Tewkesbury Won 45.75% (+17.71%)
  04/09/1992 UK Parliament - Ashfield Lost 32.62% (-22.26%)
  06/11/1987 UK Parliament - Makerfield Lost 27.27% (-28.99%)
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UK Conservative Party Leader - MP Vote - Jul 20, 2022 CON Priti Patel
UK Conservative Party Leader - MP Vote - Jul 20, 2022 CON Elizabeth "Liz" Truss
UK Conservative Party Leader - Confidence - Jun 06, 2022 NPA Reject
UK Conservative Party Leader - MP Vote - Jun 20, 2019 CON Boris Johnson
UK House of Commons - Brexit Select Committee - Oct 19, 2016 I Kate Hoey
UK Conservative Party Leader - MP Vote - Jul 07, 2016 CON Andrea Leadsom
UK Conservative Party Leader - MP Vote - Jul 07, 2016 CON Andrea Leadsom
UK EU Membership Referendum - Jun 23, 2016 NO Leave