Edward Leigh
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 73 |
| Web site | www.edwardleigh.org.uk |
| Date of birth | July 20,1950 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Mary Goodman |
| Party | Conservative Party |
| Children | Marina Leigh |
| Nicholas Leigh | |
| Natalia Leigh | |
| Theodore Leigh | |
| Tamara Leigh | |
| Benedict Leigh | |
| Books | Tobacco Smuggling |
| Official site | parliament.uk |
| Position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom since 1997 | |
| Previous position | Chairman of the UK House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (2001–2010) |
| Founded | Cornerstone Group |
| Coalition For Peace Through Security | |
| Education | Durham University |
| University College • Durham University | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 411501 |
Edward Leigh Life story
Sir Edward Julian Egerton Leigh is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as a Member of Parliament since 1983. Leigh has represented Gainsborough, Lincolnshire in the House of Commons since 1983.
Infected blood: Tory rebellion expected on payouts amendment
... More than 100 MPs, including Tories Sir Robert Buckland, Sir Edward Leigh and David Davis, are backing the move...
Scampton asylum plan could cost £260m over 3 years
... The Conservative MP for Gainsborough, Sir Edward Leigh said the figures showed a " staggering waste of public money" and described the plans in his constituency as a " political gimmick"...
Margaret Ferrier suspended from Commons over Covid rule breach
... The Conservatives who backed her included former ministers David Davis and Jacob Rees-Mogg, and party grandees Sir Bill Cash and Sir Edward Leigh...
Suella Braverman: Rishi Sunak still considering whether to order investigation
... Sir Edward Leigh described the " moral outrage" over Mrs Braverman s alleged conduct as " ludicrous"...
Plans to house migrants on ex-military bases, barges and ferries to be unveiled
... Sir Edward Leigh, the Tory MP for the area, has previously criticised the choice...
RAF Scampton: Historians pen letter against WW2 airfield migrant plan
... It added the base could once again become an innovation centre for future generations of engineers if " action was taken to quickly" to implement a proposed News the site could be used to house migrants emerged on 8 March when Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh said he had been told civil servants were working on plans...
Boris Johnson's last PMQs marked with banter and ‘hasta la vista' farewell
... Mr Johnson s valedictory speech came after veteran Conservative backbencher Sir Edward Leigh praised his record...
Boris Johnson signs off last PMQs claiming mission largely accomplished
... Sir Edward Leigh said " on behalf of the 17...
RAF Scampton: Historians pen letter against WW2 airfield migrant plan
A group of world-renowned historians have written to The government opposing plans to house asylum seekers at a historic air base.
Earlier this month, West Lindsey District Council confirmed Raf Scampton in Lincolnshire by The Home Office .
The airfield was The HQ of The famous World War Two Dambusters 617 squadron.
But historian James Holland said there were other less historically important sites to house migrants.
The World War Two expert said Home Secretary Suella Braverman would have The Letter , signed by " a raft of historians and broadcasters" by Monday.
The Station was home to The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team - The Red Arrows - and was where 617 Squadron, The Dambusters squadron, was officially formed on 23 March 1943.
The Dambusters squadron took part in raids over Germany in World War Two and breached Germany's Mohne, Eder and Sorpe dams.
Mr Holland said The open letter's 40 signatories included Sir Antony Beevor , Dan Snow , Sir Max Hastings and Professor David Edgerton .
He Said there were " so many places around The country where asylum seekers could be housed with The kind of sensitivity and care that they absolutely need".
" But it just doesn't have to be on one of The richest places in terms of history and heritage in The country for aviation, " he added.
The Letter describes Raf Scampton as " a hub of innovation from Barnes Wallis ' bouncing bombs to The low-level precision by The Dambusters".
It said The " dramatic change of use to an asylum centre" could threaten The " rich heritage" of The Site .
It added The Base could Once Again become an innovation centre for Future Generations of engineers if " action was taken to quickly" to implement a proposed
News The Site could be used to house migrants emerged on 8 March when Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh said he had been told civil servants were working on plans.
A Home Office spokesperson said: " We have always been upfront about The unprecedented pressure being put on our asylum system, brought about by a significant increase in dangerous and illegal journeys into The country.
" We continue to work across government and with local authorities to look at a range of accommodation options and sites but The Best way to relieve these pressures is to stop The Boats in The First Place . "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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