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David Kerr

1923 – 2009

British politician

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Lived 1923 – 2009 (aged 85). David Kerr was a British politician.

David Leigh Kerr (25 March 1923 – 12 January 2009) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom.

Early life Kerr was born on 25 March 1923 in London to Russian Jewish parents. He attended Norbury Manor Primary School, then won a scholarship to Whitgift, a public school in Croydon before studying at Middlesex Medical School, 1941–46. He was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Wandsworth Central from 1964 to 1970. Aside from two years between 1967 and 1969 as parliamentary private secretary to Judith Hart, the minister of state in the Commonwealth Office, in 1967–69, Kerr remained on the backbenches during his time as an MP. On standing down from the House of Commons he described himself as a "better doctor than politician". After standing down as an MP, Kerr served as director and chairman of the anti-poverty charity War on Want.

He later served as a county councillor in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, retiring from that role in 2001.

Death Kerr died on 12 January 2009, aged 85.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Whitgift School
Positions held
Member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of London County Council
Also known as
David Leigh Kerr

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Kerr?

British politician (1923-2009)

When was David Kerr born?

David Kerr was born on 25 March 1923.

When did David Kerr die?

David Kerr died on 12 January 2009.

What was David Kerr's occupation?

David Kerr was a politician.

What nationality was David Kerr?

David Kerr was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Kerr

· Wikidata: Q5235963

· DBpedia: David Kerr (English politician)

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