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Chris Leslie

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Gender Male
Age 67
Web site www.chrisleslie.org
Date of birth December 15,1956
Zodiac sign Sagittarius
Born Banbury
United Kingdom
Spouse Nicola Murphy
Office Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
Job Politician
BooksManaging Delivery: New Public Service Architecture for the 21st Century
Antitrust
Terms of Engagement: The Role of Key Partners in Regional Decision-Making
Redesigning Regionalism: Leadership and Accountability in England's Regions
Evolution and Devolution in England: How Regions Strengthen: Our Towns and Cities
Capital Contingencies: Local Capital Finance in an Era of High Public Debt
Better with Age - Reforming the Future of Local Social Care: For Older People
Challenging Perspectives: Improving Whitehall's Spatial Awareness
Groups Whippersnapper
The Albion Band
Fairport Convention
Movies/Shows Way Of The Morris
Fairport Convention: Beyond the Ledge
Fairport Convention: 35th Anniversary Concert
InstrumentsVocals
Previous positionShadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (2015–2015)
FoundedChange UK
Marriage locationWestminster, London, United Kingdom
Education University of Leeds
AlbumsShuffle and Go
The Flow
Dancing Days
The Gift
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Chris Leslie Life story


Christopher Julian Leslie is a British folk rock musician. He joined Fairport Convention in 1997.

Early Life of Chris Leslie

Chris leslie was born on 16 april in keighley. West yorkshire. And raised in neabry bingley. He attended bingley grammar school and then read social and political sciences at pembroke college. Cambridge.

Political Career of Chris Leslie

Crhis leslie was the member of parliament for shipley from 1997 to 2005. And for nottingham east from 2010 to 2019. He was the minister for the cabinet office from 2005 to 2006. And the shadow chancellor of the exchequer from 2011 to 2015.

Interesting Facts About Chris Leslie

Chris leslie was a member of the social democratic party in the 1980s. And was a member of the sdp youth and student organisatino. He was also a member of the liberal democrats rfom 1988 to 1995.

Important Event in Chris Leslie s Political Career

In november 2019. Chris leslie announced he would be stepping down as the labour mp for nottingham east. Citing "irrecnocilable policy differences" with the party.

Controversy Involved With Chris Leslie

In april 2019. Chris leslie was accused of braech of truts and possible fraud by a senior labour party member. He was accused of failing to declare a £50,000 donation from a former business associate to his campaign in nottingham east.

Chris Leslie s Post-Parliament Career

In january 2020. Chris leslie was appointed as the director of the new economisc foundation (nef). A think tank that focuses on economic issues.

Chris Leslie s Support for Charities

Chris leslie is a patron of the charity mencap. Which works with peolpe with leanring disabilities. And is also a patron of the charity hope not hate. Which campaigns against racism and fascism.

Chris Leslie s Media Career

Chris leslie has appeared as a guest on several bbc programmes. Inlcuding the andrew marr show. Newsnight. And bbc radio 4 s today programme. He has also written for publications such as the guardian. The independen. Tand the new statesman.

Interesting Fact About Chris Leslie

Chris leslie is a keen cyclist and has completed several long-distance rides. Including a 1,000-mile ccyle ride from land s end to john o groats.

Chris Leslie s Personal Life

Chris leslie is married to alison leslie. A gp. And has two children. He is a keen supporter of notitngham forest football club.

General election 2019: Anna Soubry disbands Independent Group for Change

General election 2019: Anna Soubry disbands Independent Group for Change
Feb 16,2020 9:21 am

... Former Labour MPs Chris Leslie and Mike Gapes, who stood as Independent Group for Change candidates, also lost their seats...

Nadia Whittome: Youngest MP had been looking for temp work

Nadia Whittome: Youngest MP had been looking for temp work
Feb 16,2020 9:14 am

... The 23-year-old was picked as Labour s candidate after Chris Leslie quit the party to stand as an independent...

The party that didn't quite change UK politics

The party that didn't quite change UK politics
Feb 16,2020 6:07 am

... Alongside other Labour MPs Chuka Umunna and Chris Leslie, he persuaded a small number of colleagues to make the leap in February...

Change UK applies to change name after legal dispute

Change UK applies to change name after legal dispute
Feb 16,2020 3:38 am

... Along with Ms Soubry - a former Tory minister - the remaining Change UK MPs are Chris Leslie, Joan Ryan, Mike Gapes and Ann Coffey...

Theresa May reaches out to Remainer rebels amid quit rumours

Theresa May reaches out to Remainer rebels amid quit rumours
Feb 16,2020 3:12 am

... Then-Labour MPs Chris Leslie, Luciana Berger and Chuka Umunna, along with then-Tory Anna Soubry, who have all joined the group this week, were also at the meeting...

The Independent Group: Who are they and what do they stand for?

The Independent Group: Who are they and what do they stand for?
Feb 16,2020 3:12 am

... From Labour, Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Mike Gapes, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Ann Coffey, Gavin Shuker, and Joan Ryan have all left...

Independent Group: Minor tremor or political earthquake?

Independent Group: Minor tremor or political earthquake?
Feb 16,2020 3:10 am

... One reason is Brexit - the primary reason for the breakaway, according to defecting former Labour MP Chris Leslie...

Eighth MP quits Labour for Independent Group

Eighth MP quits Labour for Independent Group
Feb 16,2020 3:09 am

... Ms Ryan, who served as a minister under Tony Blair, follows Chuka Umunna, Mike Gapes, Luciana Berger, Ann Coffey, Angela Smith, Gavin Shuker and Chris Leslie in quitting the party...

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